Advertised role location: Musgrave Park Hospital
Official document: Consultant in Rehab Medicine SCIU - Job Description (pdf)
JOB DESCRIPTION
POST: CONSULTANT IN REHABILITATION MEDICINE
LOCATION: Spinal Cord Injury Unit / Community Acquired Brain
Injury Rehabilitation Team / SHSCT ABI liaison
MUSGRAVE PARK HOSPITAL, SOUTHERN HEALTH
AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST
REPORTS TO: Clinical Director
RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Executive, Belfast HSC Trust
General Information
The Belfast Health Care Trust
The Belfast Trust delivers integrated health and social care to approximately 340,000
citizens in the greater Belfast area and provides the majority of regional specialist
services for the population of Northern Ireland (1.8 million people). With an annual
budget of almost £1.3bn and a workforce of over 20,000, we are also a Trust with
teaching hospitals and have strong links with our local university partners providing
high quality training for medical and other health care professionals across all
disciplines.
Hospital Profiles
The Royal Hospitals is the largest hospital complex in Northern Ireland, comprising
the Royal Victoria Hospital, the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital (RJMH), the Royal
Belfast Hospital for Sick Children (RBHSC) and the School of Dentistry. In
combination with its sister hospitals it provides virtually all tertiary referral services in
Northern Ireland. The Royal Hospitals play a major role in clinical education, training
and research, with most academic departments linked to the Queen’s University of
Belfast Medical School. The Royal Hospitals is a Level 1 Trauma Centre and supports
the Northern Ireland Trauma Network and Northern Ireland Air-Ambulance Service.
Belfast City Hospital (BCH) is a major teaching hospital, most of which is housed
within the Tower (opened in 1985). The Northern Ireland Cancer Centre opened on
the campus in March 2006 providing for the development of an internationally
recognised cancer centre. A strong strategic focus on molecular medicine, cancer
and renal services has enabled the development of world leading research
programmes and a leading Cancer Clinical Trials Unit linked with the ROI and the
NCI Washington DC in a tripartite arrangement. There is a modern radiology
department and substantial AHP Services (eg Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational

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Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Nutrition & Dietetics, etc) and a
comprehensive range of pathology.
The Mater Hospital is a university teaching hospital providing Acute and General
Medicine, Cardiology, HPB Surgery, Gastroenterology (including ERCP and
Spyglass), Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Psychiatry. There is a 24 hr A&E
department and a 6 bedded Intensive Care Unit.
Musgrave Park Hospital is the Regional Orthopaedic Unit for Northern Ireland. The
Musgrave Park Regional Orthopaedic Service is the largest in the British Isles with 48
consultant orthopaedic surgeons and staff. On site is the Queen’s University of
Belfast’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery which is the largest academic unit in
Orthopaedics in the British Isles with an international reputation and an extensive
research output.
Rehabilitation Medicine Services
Musgrave Park Hospital provides the Regional Acquired Brain Injury Unit (Inpatient –
23 beds; Day Attender – 15 spaces and Clinics (rehabilitation and spasticity); the
Spinal Cord Injury Unit (Inpatient – 15 beds; Outpatient - SCI clinics, IT pump clinics;
CASBAH clinic); and Regional Disablement Services (Inpatient – 8 beds Monday to
Friday; Day Attender and clinics).
In addition, the site houses one of the largest elective Orthopaedic Units in the
British Isles with a total of 110 beds; the MPH Neurology unit; Meadowlands (Care of
the Elderly Rehabilitation); and the Regional Engineering Centre. Musgrave Park
Hospital has a dedicated musculoskeletal radiology Service on site with CT and MRI
scanning facilities.
The Royal Victoria Hospital has been designated the Regional Major Trauma Centre
for Northern Ireland and is the hub of the trauma network for Northern Ireland. A
Trauma Rehabilitation Nurse Consultant and Consultant Physiotherapist provide
inpatient and outpatient care in the Major Trauma Centre. The Royal Victoria Hospital
houses the Regional Neurosurgical Unit and Vascular surgery.
All of the major laboratory services are also available including:
• Immunology
• Haematology (including Transfusion Services)
• Bacteriology
• Virology
• Pathology
• Immunopathology
A summary of the services across the different hospitals is provided in the table
below:
Site General Services Specialist Services
Royal Hospitals Emergency
Department
Paediatrics (RBHSC)
Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Royal
Jubilee Maternity Hospital)

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Site General Services Specialist Services
Acute & General
Medicine
Anaesthesia
(including critical
care)
Pain Management
School of Dentistry
Regional services include:
Regional Trauma Centre
neurosciences,
medical and surgical cardiology,
thoracic surgery, ophthalmology
and specialised endocrinology
and
endocrine surgery, ENT,
vascular surgery, hepatology
Belfast City
Hospital
Acute & General
Medicine
Anaesthesia
(including critical
care)
Pain Management
Adult Cystic Fibrosis
Breast Services (including
reconstructive surgery)
Cardiology
Cochlear Implant Service
Gynaecology & Gynaecological
Oncology
Haematology
Haemophilia Service
Medical Genetics
Medical Oncology
Nephrology (including Renal
Dialysis)
Radiotherapy
Respiratory Medicine
Transplant Surgery
Urology
Mater Hospital Emergency
Department
Acute & General
Medicine
Anaesthesia
(including critical
care)
Pain Management
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Ophthalmology
Cardiology
HPB Surgery
Psychiatry
Musgrave Park
Hospital
Anaesthesia
Pain Management
Orthopaedics
Rehabilitation
Regional Orthopaedic unit
Rheumatology
Regional Disablement Services
Regional Acquired Brain Injury Unit
Spinal Cord Injury Unit
Regional Amputee Unit
Meadowlands - Care of the elderly
unit
Neurology
Regional Engineering Centre
The Belfast HSC Trust functions through a series of Directorates. The Rehabilitation
Service forms part of the Trauma, Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Directorate.

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WORK OF THE REHABILITATION SERVICE
The successful applicant will be expected to provide, maintain and develop services
in the Regional Spinal Cord Injury unit (Withers ward 1A) on the Musgrave Park
Hospital site. Training in this area is an essential pre-requisite for the post. In
addition, the successful applicant will provide input, one day per week 2 PAs) to the
Community Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation Team (ABIRT) in the Southern
Health and Social care Trust (SHSCT).
This is a replacement post The post holder will have access to beds and admitting
rights to the Spinal Cord Injury unit. The post holder will provide input to the weekly
intrathecal baclofen pump clinic on the SCIU, in addition to a Spinal Cord Injury new
and review clinic.
There is a commitment to the provision of rehabilitation input, by liaison, into the
acute hospitals within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT), for those
persons requiring the specialist services provided by SCIU. In addition, there is a
weekly clinic with ABIRT and liaison to SHSCT hospitals for new referrals to SCIU or
RABIU.
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There are a total of six Consultants in Rehabilitation Medicine on the Musgrave Park
Hospital site with three based in RABIU, one in the Amputee Rehabilitation Unit
(ARU), one in the Spinal Cord Injury Unit (SCIU) and one shared between ARU and
SCIU.
There are three Specialty Doctors in Rehabilitation Medicine and two rotational
training ST posts; the holders of these posts will rotate through neuro-rehabilitation
services. There are two Foundation Year 2 doctors, one in each of RABIU and
ARU/SCIU. There are currently two locum Specialty Doctors, one in RABIU and one
in SCIU.
Administrative support will be provided by the existing secretarial resource. The post
holder will have an allocated office space with computer access.
The post-holder will be involved in the teaching of undergraduate and graduate
medical, nursing and professions allied to medicine personnel.
The post-holder will be expected to participate in Trust Research, Audit, and Quality
Improvement activities.
CONSULTANT STAFF involved in the provision of Rehabilitation Services
Dr L E Graham - Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine
Dr S Maguire - Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine
Dr S Caldwell - Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine
Dr V Kalansooriya - Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine
Dr J Anketell - Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine
Dr K Rangananthan - Locum Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine
Dr C Wilson - Consultant Clinical Neuro Psychologist

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Dr R Hamill - Consultant Clinical Neuro Psychologist
Dr S Carson - Consultant Clinical Psychologist
SAS MEDICAL STAFF
Three Specialty Doctors and two locum SDs in Rehabilitation Medicine:
Dr S Glackin
Dr S Connolly
Dr ST Zafar
Dr T Hassan (locum SD)
Dr C O’Hara (locum SD)
RESIDENT MEDICAL STAFF
Two Specialty Trainees in Rehabilitation Medicine
Two FY2 Doctors
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
To provide Consultant level care to adults with a spinal cord injury and post acquired
brain injury.
The Spinal cord Injury unit is a rehabilitation unit for adults (primarily over 16 years)
with a spinal cord injury. There is a 15 bedded ward (Withers 1A) and an outpatient
service for attendees for rehabilitation following a spinal cord injury. Outpatient
services are located within the MPH outpatient centre or Withers ward 1A area.
SHSCT ABIRT is a community based multidisciplinary team consisting of a
Consultant Neuropsychologist and team lead, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy,
Speech and Language Therapy, and a Clinical Nurse Specialist. There is separate
admin support within ABIRT and digital dictation. There is a monthly timetabled MDT
discussion and weekly informal discussions if required.
On-Call
On appointment the post holder will participate in a 1:5 on-call rota with prospective
cover. The on-call commitment provides cover to the Spinal Cord Injury Unit,
Amputee Rehabilitation ward (8 beds Monday-Friday) and RABIU (23 beds) at
Musgrave Park Hospital.
x Be expected to work with professional colleagues in the care of patients referred to
him/her and to keep up-to-date with innovative change and development within the
specialty, profession and the Health Service.
x Be expected to work with local managers in providing a high quality efficient service to
patients and to assume leadership where appropriate in a team-working environment
within the management framework of the Directorate and in line with the policy of the
Trust.

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x Be expected to undertake teaching of medical undergraduates and postgraduates as
well as staff in related disciplines, and to co-operate with colleagues in developing local
educational programmes.
x Support the delivery of community services including the delivery of outpatient
services.
x The post-holder will liaise with colleagues and other professionals in developing clinical
services.
x Be involved in teaching, training and supervision of trainees
x Be expected to adhere to requirements for continuing medical education and to ensure
that all skills and expertise are maintained. The Hospital is committed to fully
supporting and resourcing nationally agreed CME requirements to facilitate this. The
post holder is expected to work within the Trust’s Clinical Governance Framework and
GMC guidance on good medical practice.
x Participate fully in medical and multi-professional clinical audit and is expected to
develop research/quality improvement projects relevant to this post.
x Be expected to take part in the annual appraisal programme and job plan review.
Educational Activities
The post-holder will be expected to participate in all educational activities in the form
of weekly education and business meetings and involvement in the neuro-
rehabilitation round, multidisciplinary education and neuro-rehabilitation audit
meetings. The post-holder will be entitled to SPA time, study leave and courses on
terms and conditions as a consultant.
Teaching
Teaching junior trainees at all levels during ward rounds, undergraduate medical
students and nursing staff. SPA allocation for trainee supervision will follow to the
appropriate clinical supervisor at the SPA rate agreed by the Northern Ireland
Medical and Dental Training Agency who require trainer status to allow the role of
Clinical Supervisor.
Research
Facilities exist for clinical research including on-site library, media services and
computer with Internet access, etc. depending upon the individual’s interest and
motivation. Involvement in any on-going research and publications is encouraged.
Research time will only be allocated within SPAs where there is an external funding
stream to cover the costs and where trust governance procedures have been fully
complied with.
Managerial Responsibilities
The post holder will:
1 Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her
patients and the running of the department in conjunction with colleagues.

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2 Delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to the level of staff within
his/her control, consistent with effective decision making, while retaining
overall responsibility and accountability for results.
3 Be expected to be involved in the planning, implementation and management
of the Service
4 Identify objectives with the Clinical Director and agree an action plan ensuring
personal development.
5 Participate in the selection and appointment of staff in accordance with
hospital procedures.
6 Take such action as may be necessary in disciplinary and grievance matters
in accordance with the procedures laid down and approved by the Trust.
General Responsibilities
Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision
of the service for which they are responsible and:
• At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come
into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient
completion of all tasks allocated to them.
• Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy.
• Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and
Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations.
• Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their
employment.
• Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.
• Maintain high standards of personal accountability.
• Comply with the HSC Code of Conduct.

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INDICATIVE WEEKLY JOB PLAN
Day Time Work Activity Location PAs
DCC
PAs
SPA
Comments (EG
Agreed/Cancelled
following weekend
on-call)
Monday 0900 – 1300
Consultations
RVH 1.0
1300 – 1700 Baclofen pump clinic MPH 1.0
Tuesday 0900 - 1300 Brain Injury clinic SHSCT 1.0
1300 – 1700 Brain Injury clinic/ hospital
inpatients
SHSCT 1.0
Wednesday 0900 – 1100 MDT meeting MPH 0.5
1100 - 1200 Clinical Admin MPH 0.25
1200 - 1300 Family meeting MPH 0.25
1300 - 1600 Neurorehab round.
Consultant / registrar
teaching/SPA
MPH 1.0
Thursday 0900-1100 Ward round MPH 0.5
1100-1300 Ward/Clinic/ admin MPH 0.5
1330 – 1730 Spinal injury clinic MPH 1.0
Friday
0900-1300
Consultations RVH 1.0
1300-1330 Ward/Clinic/ admin MPH 0.125
1330 - 1530 SPA 0.5
Predictable emergency on-
call
0.25
Unpredictable emergency
on-call
0.125
8.5 1.5
Total
10.0
Clinical admin included in clinic template.
Type Day/Time Location Allocated PA’s
Predictable
emergency on-call
work
Saturday am MPH 0.25
Unpredictable
emergency on-call
work
On-call period On-site, at home
on telephone and
traveling to and
from site
0.125
Agreed on-call rota 1.5
Agreed category A
On-call supplement 5%

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Terms & Conditions
This appointment is subject to the Consultant Terms & Conditions of Service
(Northern Ireland) 2004, and as amended.
Registration
Registration with the General Medical Council and License to Practice must be
maintained.
Salary
As per current Consultant salary scale in line with the Consultant Terms &
Conditions of Service.
Indemnity
Employees are normally covered by the HPSS and Community Health Service
Indemnity against claims for medical negligence. However, certain circumstances
may not be covered by the Indemnity, especially where a separate fee is received.
The Department of Health, Social Services & Public Safety (DHSS&PS) therefore
advises that membership of a medical defence organisation is maintained.
Team working
The successful candidate will be expected to work with local managers and
professional colleagues in the efficient running of clinical services and will share with
consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
Subject to the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, the successful
candidate is expected to observe the Unit’s agreed policies and procedures, drawn up
in consultation with the profession on clinical matters and to follow the standing orders
and financial instructions of the Trust.
The successful candidate will be expected to make sure that there are adequate
arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of his/her patients to be able to
contact him/her when necessary.
Support and Office Facilities
Appropriate office accommodation, IT, nursing, ancillary staff and secretarial support
will be provided.
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The successful candidate will be expected to be involved in the teaching of
undergraduate medical students and the training of junior medical staff.
SPA allocation for supervisory roles for educational and clinical supervision of
trainees is not included in the job plan and is calculated based on supervisory role
allocation.
Multiprofessional Audit and Continuing Medical Education
The post holder will be required to take part in the Directorate audit programme. They
will also be required to undertake such continuing educational activities as are
necessary for them to remain accredited by their Royal College.
Consultant Appraisal/Revalidation
Appointees are required to participate in Consultant Appraisal processes in
accordance with DHSS&PS requirements. The Trust has the required arrangements
in place to ensure that all medical staff have an annual appraisal with a trained
appraiser and supports the doctor going through the process
Mentoring
The Belfast Trust supports schemes for mentoring of newly-appointed consultants
and a mentoring programme will be offered to the successful candidate.
All newly appointed Consultants will be issued with an individualised Induction
Programme and Trust Induction as it is mandatory for all aspects of the induction
programme to be undertaken.
Arrangements are also in place to seek advice from senior management and
specialist staff within the specialty team.
The Belfast HSC Trust is committed to providing safe and effective care for
patients. To ensure this there is an agreed procedure for medical staff that
enables them to report, quickly and confidentially, concerns about the conduct,
performance or health of medical colleagues. All medical staff, practicing in the
Trust, should ensure that they are familiar with the procedure and apply it.
Quality
Patient satisfaction must be at the forefront of the concern of each member of staff.
Every patient is to be treated as an individual and provided with high quality service
in terms of courtesy, kindness, interest and efficiency.
Residence

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In order to meet the on-call requirements of the post (if required), the appointee is
required to reside within a reasonable distance to their principal place of work, as per
terms and conditions of service.
Type of Appointment
The appointment shall be on a whole time basis, or part-time by agreement, based
on the needs of the service.
Medical Examination
Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory pre-employment health
assessment with the Trust’s Occupational Health service.
Pension
Membership of the Health Services Superannuation Scheme is voluntary. There is
reciprocity between the Northern Ireland scheme and that in mainland Britain.
Private Practice
All private professional services and fee paying services that are not part of the
Contract of Employment must be undertaken in accordance with Schedules 9, 10 and
11 of the Contract of Terms & Conditions of Service (NI) 2004.
Date on which post is available
The appointee may take up post upon satisfactory completion of essential pre-
employment checks.
Visiting
Candidates selected for interview are encouraged to contact Mrs Geraldine Laughlin
(Service Manager) to discuss the post and make arrangements to visit the relevant
hospitals (Tel. No 02895047061).
Canvassing
Canvassing will disqualify. Any approach to a member of the Belfast HSC Trust or a
member of any Committee or Panel of the hospital by or at the request of a candidate,
will be treated as canvassing.
Removal Expenses
If eligible a fixed relocation grant may be available to assist with essential removal
expenses, as outlined in the Trust’s “Re-Location and Associated Expenses Policy”.
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Other Facilities
The main hospital sites are located close to Belfast City Centre. Belfast is now a
vibrant, busy city with a wide range of cultural, sporting and other recreational
activities. For those with children of school age there is a full range of public and
private schools. Public schooling is free and of a very high standard. Housing in
Belfast is of good quality and affordable and getting to and from work is generally
easy, by car, bicycle and public transport.
Equality
Employees of the Trust are required to comply with the Trust’s Equality Scheme. A
full copy of this scheme is available in the Human Resources Directorate,
Employment Equality Team.
Ionising Radiation Regulations
The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (2000) require that any
person clinically or physically directing a procedure which involves exposure to
radiation should have appropriate training. This can be provided locally as necessary.
Information Governance
All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all
records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and
Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records
whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are
public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions,
under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data
Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with
the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance
including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records
Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.
Environmental Cleaning Strategy
The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognises the key principle that
“Cleanliness matters are everyone’s responsibility, not just the cleaners”. Whilst there
are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a
responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients,
residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.
Infection Prevention and Control
The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs)
and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all
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strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at
all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff. This includes:-
• Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the
appropriate times
(WHO „5 moments‟);
• Using the correct „7 step‟ hand hygiene technique;
• Being „bare below the elbows‟ when in a clinical environment;
• Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on
intranet);
• Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
• Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and
laundry;
• Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately
i.e., cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;
• Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.
Personal Public involvement
Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider
community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a
meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s on-going commitment to
Personal Public Involvement (PPI).
Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.
http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf
Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be
amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care
Trust.

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JOB SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE: Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine
DEPT / DIRECTORATE: Spinal Cord Injury Unit / Community Acquired Brain
Injury Rehabilitation Team / SHSCT ABI liaison
MUSGRAVE PARK HOSPITAL, SOUTHERN HEALTH
AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Notes to applicants:
1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet
the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should
clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.
2. Shortlisting will be carried out based on the essential criteria set out below, using the
information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the
right to use any desirable criteria outlined below at shortlisting. You must clearly
demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.
3. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of
employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage
although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage.
You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether you meet these
criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process
when the criteria will be measured is stated below.
Factor Criteria Method of
Assessment
Qualifications
Registration
Experience
1. Full registration with the General Medical
Council and a Licence to Practise (must
have both at time of appointment)
2. MRCP(UK), FRCS or MRCGP, or equivalent
or other similar postgraduate qualification
1. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in
Rehabilitation Medicine, Neurology, Stroke or
Care of the Elderly via
a.
CCT (proposed CCT date must be
within 6 months of interview date) or
Shortlisting by
Application Form

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b. CESR or
c. European Community Rights
3. Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion
within the Rehabilitation Services.
4.
Ability to work within a clinical team and
take independent responsibility for the
clinical care of rehabilitation patients
Other (e.g.,
Driving etc)
1. Must have either a full current driving license
and access to a care or access to a means
of transport to facilitate movement between
sites.
2.
Eligibility to work in the UK as per UKBA
Immigration Regulations
Shortlisting by
Application Form
Knowledge
Skills
Abilities
1. Interest in teaching.
2.
Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary
team.
3. Ability to lead and engender high standards
of care.
4. Willingness to work flexibly as part of a
team.
5. Ability to train and supervise medical
undergraduates and postgraduates.
6.
Awareness of changes in the Health Service
nationally and Locally
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written
and spoken English that are adequate to enable
effective communication about medical topics with
patients and colleagues.
Shortlisting by
Application Form
And / Or
Interview / Test

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DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Desirable criteria will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job-related criteria
to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how
you meet these. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
Factor Criteria Method of
Assessment
Qualifications
Registration
Experience
1 Applicants with at least two years of training in
Neurological Rehabilitation are encouraged to
apply.
2 The successful applicant must have good
interpersonal and communication skills,
demonstrated by the presentation of original
work, participation in discussions at Medical
Conferences and experience in teaching post-
graduates.
3 Appropriate Higher Degree
Shortlisting by
Application Form
Other
(e.g.,
Knowledge
Skills
Abilities)
1. Have additional skills or interest in Research.
2. Have some formal training in teaching methods and
have been actively involved in teaching.
3. Demonstrate and Interest and Experience in
Medical Leadership/Management
4. Current ALS certificate
Shortlisting by
Application Form
And
Interview / Test
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will need to demonstrate at interview
that they have the required competencies to be effective in this demanding
leadership role.
The competencies required are detailed in the NHS Medical Leadership Competency
Framework (MLCF) available at
Medical-Leadership-Competency-Framework
Leadership Domains
Demonstrating Personal Qualities
Working with Others
Managing Services
Improving Services

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Setting Direction
NOTE:
Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be
required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates and one
photocopy of same issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates
relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are
not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results
from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative.
If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are
legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a
P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the
United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in
a non-appointment.

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HSC Values
Whilst employees will be expected to portray all the values, particular attention is
drawn to the following values for this role
g