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Our vision for five years from now:

Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
We will contribute to system financial balance

Contact

Address: Southmead Hospital; Westbury-on-Trym; Bristol; Bristol; BS10 5NB
Contact Number: 0117 950 5050

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Ref: 339-NMSK2013-BKS Vacancy ID: 8152013

Specialty Doctor in Rehabilitation Medicine

Accepting applications until: 10-Aug-2026 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 10-Aug-2026 23:59

Location

Site: Southmead Hospital
Town: Bristol
Postcode: BS10 5NB
Major / Minor Region: Bristol

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity leave cover)
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week

Salary

Salary: £63,696 - £102,689 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor)

Specialty

Main area: Rehabilitation

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1^st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful post holder will play a key role within the Hyperacute Rehabilitation Team (HART), Major Trauma Centre and Neurorehabilitation Service at Southmead Hospital, delivering specialist rehabilitation medicine care to patients with complex trauma, neurological conditions and rehabilitation needs.

Responsibilities include undertaking comprehensive rehabilitation assessments, providing specialist advice to acute wards and intensive care units, coordinating multidisciplinary rehabilitation plans, and supporting effective discharge planning and onward referrals to specialist rehabilitation and community services. The post holder will work closely with trauma, surgical, critical care, neurology and allied health professional teams to optimise patient outcomes and recovery.

The role also includes participation in daily board rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings, family meetings and case conferences, ensuring coordinated, patient-centred care throughout the rehabilitation pathway. The post holder will support consultant-led outpatient clinics in neurorehabilitation and complex spasticity management, including botulinum toxin injections and intrathecal baclofen therapy, with training available if required.

In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to service development, quality improvement, clinical governance, audit and research activities, helping to enhance rehabilitation pathways across the Trust and the wider Severn Major Trauma Network. They will participate in teaching and educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate learners and maintain engagement in continuing professional development, appraisal and GMC revalidation processes.

Working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient recovery, independence and quality of life following major trauma and neurological injury.

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

MBBS/MBChB of equivalent
Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
At least four years of postgraduate experience, of which at least two are in Rehabilitation Medicine (or equivalent gained on a LTFT basis)

Desirable criteria

Higher qualification e.g. MSc, MD, PhD
MRCP/MRCS/MRCGP or equivalent
European, US, or Commonwealth Board certification in rehabilitation medicine or neurorehabilitation
Evidence of additional relevant training, e.g. Management and leadership Training and Experience

Training and Experience

Essential criteria

Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
Knowledge of political context within which we operate.
Clinical Governance principles.
Experience in day-to-day organisation of rehabilitation, neurology or neurorehabilitation services in a busy tertiary hospital

Desirable criteria

6 months or more NHS experience over the past 2 years.
Proficiency in spasticity management, including intramuscular injection of botulinum toxin
Proficiency in Complex Spasticity management (including refilling of Intrathecal Baclofen pumps)
Experience in involvement in service redesign.
Evidence of leadership development programme committed to quality improvement during training
Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).

Further Training Management and Audit

Essential criteria

Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams and across organisations
Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
Knowledge of political context within which the NHS and BFT operate.

Desirable criteria

Completion of a general management course or programme.
Experience in audit projects and written up

Research, Teaching and Publications

Essential criteria

Proven teaching ability.
Willingness to undertake teaching of medical undergraduates & postgraduates.

Desirable criteria

Rehabilitation focused publications in peer reviewed journals and presentations at regional, national and international meetings
Proven track record in research.
Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.

Personal Requirements (e.g Communication, Leadership skills, Flexibility)

Essential criteria

Good written communication skills.
Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels.
Ability to help manage a team and form effective working relationships within a team.
Ability to inspire, motivate, and develop postgraduate medical staff.
Ability to work independently as part of the Directorate. To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
Ability to fulfil duties of the post
Able to demonstrate an understanding of BFT values and commitment to uphold BFT values