Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has been created at the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre (a purpose-built centre with 39 NHSE funded beds for the rehabilitation of patients with Spinal Cord Injury) for a motivated doctor to utilise their medical skills in a stimulating and rewarding area of practice.
The Centre aims to provide total care of the spinal cord injured patients, from the acute management through rehabilitation to long term follow up. Around 100 new patients are typically admitted each year, and around 1800+ patients are followed up through the outpatient clinics.
Experience in rehabilitation settings and spinal cord injury is essential and a wide range of medical experience is very relevant to this patient group, which is trending towards increased age and co-morbidities.
Main duties of the jobThe appointee will be part of a small team of consultants/SAS doctors, and expected to undertake the general management of the spinal cord injured patients.
This includes:
- The outreach advice, plan of care and support of patients with SCI prior to their admission to Spinal Centre.
- The admission and treatment of adults with traumatic spinal cord injuries and non-progressive spinal diseases causing paraplegia and tetraplegia according to the national SCI standards of care.
- Intensive MDT rehabilitation programmes to facilitate the patient's return to his/her own community as soon as recovery is consistent with an optimal level of activity.
- Providing the ventilatory support of patients with spinal cord injuries where appropriate in the acute setting and if this proves to be required permanently, as part of a domiciliary package.
- Planning the discharge process that is overseen by a discharge coordinator and deputy.
- Providing a life-long care programme for patients throughout their lives utilising the national framework for follow-up consultations.
- Supporting readmissions for surgical interventions through the close links with the Urology, plastic and colorectal Department
This role will primarily be involved with the in-patient rehabilitation part of the service.
Please see attached Candidate Pack and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities
About usSalisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
DetailsDate posted07 August 2026
Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staff
GradeSpecialty Doctor
Salary£63,696 to £102,689 a year
Per annum pro rata if part time
ContractFixed term
Duration6 months
Working patternFull-time
Reference number269-MD1006
Job locationsSalisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Candidate Pack and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached Candidate Pack and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- MRCP, MRCS, FRCS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
ExperienceEssential- Evidence of experience and an appropriate level of competence in rehabilitation medicine (including SCI) and relevant medical specialty such as neurology, stroke, internal medicine or respiratory with an interest in rehabilitation
- Teaching experience.
Desirable- Extensive experience in Spinal Cord Injuries
KnowledgeEssential- Demonstrates understanding of Clinical Governance
- Evidence of effective communication skills.
- Ability to co-ordinate a small team and work effectively in a multidisciplinary setting
- Evidence of data analysis and audit.
Desirable- Knowledge and skill to level expected of a year 3 Specialist Registrar
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- MRCP, MRCS, FRCS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
ExperienceEssential- Evidence of experience and an appropriate level of competence in rehabilitation medicine (including SCI) and relevant medical specialty such as neurology, stroke, internal medicine or respiratory with an interest in rehabilitation
- Teaching experience.
Desirable- Extensive experience in Spinal Cord Injuries
KnowledgeEssential- Demonstrates understanding of Clinical Governance
- Evidence of effective communication skills.
- Ability to co-ordinate a small team and work effectively in a multidisciplinary setting
- Evidence of data analysis and audit.
Desirable- Knowledge and skill to level expected of a year 3 Specialist Registrar
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameSalisbury NHS Foundation Trust
AddressSalisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameSalisbury NHS Foundation Trust
AddressSalisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Clinical Lead
Catherine Whitmarsh
catherine.whitmarsh@nhs.net
01722336262
DetailsDate posted07 August 2026
Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staff
GradeSpecialty Doctor
Salary£63,696 to £102,689 a year
Per annum pro rata if part time
ContractFixed term
Duration6 months
Working patternFull-time
Reference number269-MD1006
Job locationsSalisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeSalisbury NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
