Consultant in Spinal Cord Injuries Rehabilitation | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

A full time (10 PA) substantive post as a Consultant in Spinal Cord Injuries Rehabilitation is available at the National Spinal Injuries Centre (NSIC), Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. It is expected that the successful candidate will have appropriate training in rehabilitation medicine and specific spinal cord injuries rehabilitation medicine experience.,

• Lead and participate in clinical audit and service improvement programmes
• Attend regular clinical meetings, including weekly radiology meetings
• Contribute to the in-service education programme
• Participate in training for junior doctors and other team members
• Be part of the medical leadership team, contributing to management meetings and helping to develop clinical policies and guidelines in conjunction with other staff
Our multidisciplinary team includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology, speech and language therapy, dietetics, and case management, supported by surgical and medical specialties such as plastic surgery, urology, orthopaedics, and general surgery. Weekly clinical meetings with radiology, microbiology, and respiratory medicine ensure integrated care.

The NSIC is a purpose-built centre with 102 inpatient beds, providing comprehensive care for patients with spinal cord injuries, from acute management through rehabilitation and lifelong follow-up. Our facilities include: · Four adult wards (93 beds) · A dedicated 9-bed Young Person's Rehabilitation Ward, the only inpatient unit in the UK for children and adolescents · Hydrotherapy pool, gymnasium, occupational therapy areas including an Upper Limb Studio, and patient education The NSIC is the largest of eight spinal cord injury centres in England, serving a population of approximately 14 million and receiving referrals from six major trauma centres across the South East. We review around 4,000 outpatients annually and provide outreach and peripatetic nursing services to support patients before and after admission. Our Vision and Commitment We have an ambitious strategy to further enhance our reputation for excellence through: · Patient-centred, high-quality care · Innovation and research · Strengthening partnerships with major trauma centres and refining acute and rehabilitation pathways · Expanding technology use, including telemedicine and electronic patient records · Investing in staff education, career development, and a supportive working environment Why colleagues think we are"a great place to work!" What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.