Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust · Doctor & Consultant · viaNHS Jobs
£113,565–£150,569 a year
- Closing date
- 18 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 1d ago
- Specialism
- Doctor & Consultant
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5706682
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Job summary
We welcome rehabilitation medicine specialists/consultants to join our team for an 8 PA post.
The successful applicant will be based at Walkergate Park (WGP) which isdesignated as a Level 1 Rehabilitation centre by NHS England, and work across at the Major Trauma Rehabilitation Unit in Newcastle as well.
They will join an established team of 7 Rehabilitation Consultants, 1 Associate Specialist and 1 Specialty Doctor
Main duties of the job
This is an 8 Programmed Activities per week as per consultant contract for England, that has come up following recent partial retirement and reduction of clinical sessions. This post will include on-call and outpatient work. Candidates with a special interest are welcome to apply, and this can be negotiated alongside candidate capability and service needs.
The role has a focus on
- trauma rehabilitation- based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle; managing trauma ward rounds and review of cases related to neuro/trauma rehabilitation. This role is through a service level agreement between our trust and the regional major trauma centre (the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle)
- general rehabilitation- 1 outpatient clinic a week
- toxin delivery work- approximately 2 clinics a week including occasional outreach (generally once a month)
Clinics are planned with 3 hours of patient contact/clinical work and 1 hour of admin, with 5-8 patients booked depending on the role/responsibility and nature of patient complexity; though this can change to accommodate needs for the candidate and service.
Toxin clinics include managing spasticity and dystonia patients, including medical review and botulinum toxin therapy.
About us
Why us?
- Up to £8k relocation package
- 30 days study leave (every 3 years)
- Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan
- Remote working available as suits service needs
- Dedicated and protected SPA time
- Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well being
- Teaching and research opportunities available
- Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
- Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre
- Employee Excellence awards
- Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk
As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of England's finest areas of natural beauty.
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
263-SS26-006
Job locations
Walkergate Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 4QD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is envisaged that the post holder will work 8 programmed activities over 4 days. Work across the major trauma rehabilitation unit and outpatient neurorehabilitation clinics will form the main clinical activity. There will be outreach visits/clinics as part of the role, though this is limited to once a month. Travel time/expenses will be covered as per trust policy.
Following appointment there will be a meeting at no later than three months with the line manager to review and revise the job plan and objectives of the post holder.
The overall split of the programmed activities is 6 to be devoted to direct clinical care and 2 to supporting professional activities, ensuring activities that develop the service are incorporated.
Out of hours off-site on-call duties for Walkergate Park wards 3 and 4 as second on call, to either FY2, rehabilitation or psychiatry trainees. This currently operates in a 1 in 7 rota; Band A- 5% supplement. The intensity is deemed quite low, with no unpredictable or predictable PAs consistently showing, but provision of TOIL or alternative arrangement would be considered if needed.
Job responsibilities
It is envisaged that the post holder will work 8 programmed activities over 4 days. Work across the major trauma rehabilitation unit and outpatient neurorehabilitation clinics will form the main clinical activity. There will be outreach visits/clinics as part of the role, though this is limited to once a month. Travel time/expenses will be covered as per trust policy.
Following appointment there will be a meeting at no later than three months with the line manager to review and revise the job plan and objectives of the post holder.
The overall split of the programmed activities is 6 to be devoted to direct clinical care and 2 to supporting professional activities, ensuring activities that develop the service are incorporated.
Out of hours off-site on-call duties for Walkergate Park wards 3 and 4 as second on call, to either FY2, rehabilitation or psychiatry trainees. This currently operates in a 1 in 7 rota; Band A- 5% supplement. The intensity is deemed quite low, with no unpredictable or predictable PAs consistently showing, but provision of TOIL or alternative arrangement would be considered if needed.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 18 Nov 2026.
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