Job summary East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT) is looking to appoint a full-time Consultant in Neuro-rehabilitation, who will provide out-patient and ward referral services to the Trust as well as providing in-patient support to the neuro-rehabilitation ward . The Trust is one of the biggest in the country with three acute sites and an increasing commitment to working jointly with partners in the community. Main duties of the job The Consultant will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and to undertake the administrative duties associated with their care. They will be expected to co-operate with the Clinical Director and Care Group Management on organisational and budget issues. n addition to inpatient and outpatient duties there are flexible commitments, including administration, management, committee work, relative interviews etc. About us The successful applicants will be joining a team of 10 Consultant Neurologists, 2 Consultant Neurophysiologists and a Rehabilitation Consultant. There are close links with the King's College Hospital Regional Neuroscience Centre at Denmark Hill in London. The Consultants will be expected to develop specialist interests, and to make contributions to service development, research and teaching. Applicants with postgraduate degrees, significant experience or specialist interest in movement or peripheral nerve disorders, motor neurone disease or epilepsy would be particularly welcome. Successful applicants will be expected to develop a specialist interest and to make contributions to service development, research and teaching. We also offer up to 32 days' annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our 'We care' improvement journey, and medical education and research.** For more information, please contact Paul Barnes via paul.barnes@nhs.net Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Pro Rata, Per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 24 months Working pattern Full-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours, Annualised hours Reference number 344-1207LCONKCH-L Job locations Kent & Canterbury hospital Ethelbert road Canterbury CT13NG Job description Job responsibilities The Neurosciences department has a strong history of Clinical Leadership, and we will encourage new colleagues to develop their Leadership and Management skills with education programs and mentorship. The post-holder will be supported in undertaking relevant audits in the specialty area. The post-holder will be expected to undertake CPD activities which will be supported through the agreed job plan. Active participation in appraisal and revalidation will take place on an annual cycle and access to mentoring is available through the Kent Clinician Development Programme. Appropriate secretarial support will be provided as well as office space and IT equipment. Job description Job responsibilities The Neurosciences department has a strong history of Clinical Leadership, and we will encourage new colleagues to develop their Leadership and Management skills with education programs and mentorship. The post-holder will be supported in undertaking relevant audits in the specialty area. The post-holder will be expected to undertake CPD activities which will be supported through the agreed job plan. Active participation in appraisal and revalidation will take place on an annual cycle and access to mentoring is available through the Kent Clinician Development Programme. Appropriate secretarial support will be provided as well as office space and IT equipment. Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Professional Qualifications Full GMC Registration Desirable Higher Degree (MD /PhD or equivalent) Experience in delivering a Spasticity service Skills and Experience Essential Experience in inpatient and outpatient neurological clinical care The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post Clinical governance Essential Participation in Audits, Morbidity & Mortality, Structured Judgement Reviews Learning from Incidents/Complaints Personal/Professional Attributes Essential Upholds and models the Trust Values Other Requirements Essential Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sites To be aware of an adhere to the Trust Vision, Mission and Values Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Professional Qualifications Full GMC Registration Desirable Higher Degree (MD /PhD or equivalent) Experience in delivering a Spasticity service Skills and Experience Essential Experience in inpatient and outpatient neurological clinical care The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post Clinical governance Essential Participation in Audits, Morbidity & Mortality, Structured Judgement Reviews Learning from Incidents/Complaints Personal/Professional Attributes Essential Upholds and models the Trust Values Other Requirements Essential Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sites To be aware of an adhere to the Trust Vision, Mission and Values Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address Kent & Canterbury hospital Ethelbert road Canterbury CT13NG Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address Kent & Canterbury hospital Ethelbert road Canterbury CT13NG Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Kent & Canterbury hospital, Ethelbert road, CT13NG Canterbury, United Kingdom