Specialty Doctor - Rehabilitation Medicine
| Posting date: | 02 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £61,542.00 to £99,216.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £61542.00 - £99216.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 September 2025 |
| Location: | Exeter, EX2 4UD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C0023-25-1603 |
Summary
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role The Specialty doctor is a key member of the Mardon Multidisciplinary Team and will work with all members of the clinical and admin teams to deliver the holistic rehabilitation management of all in patients. Our rehabilitation service is based on an integrated multidisciplinary team, with mutual support, respect and learning. We use structured goal setting derived from patient values to provide patient centred rehabilitation, prioritising patients social participation goals. The Mardon Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit team engage with and provide support to family members. Our rehabilitation approach emphasises patient and family education and self-management. The Mardon Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit clinical leadership work closely together to review the quality and effectiveness of the rehabilitation service that we provide. We submit data as part of the UK-ROC (UK Rehabilitation Outcomes Collaboateive) audit https://www.ukroc.org/ on a regular basis, which provides a wealth of cumulative data to review the performance and effectiveness of our service in comparison with other UK level 2B services. Our patient population includes individuals with acquired brain injury, complex stroke, neuropathies, spinal injuries, polytrauma with neurological injury, ICU related neurological illness and progressive conditions such as multiple sclerosis. There is close cooperation with the RDUH Neurology service, with access to Neurology specialty registrars and consultants. Weekly CPD includes Neuro-radiology meetings and the Neurology Medical MDT. There is also a weekly Medical Grand round (Tuesday). Patients are usually referred from Bolham (Neurology) ward, Intensive Care Unit, stroke units (Northern and Eastern), orthopaedics, other medical wards within RDUH, Community hospitals within RDUH and neurosurgical facilities in Plymouth and Bristol There are established links with the Community Rehabilitation Teams in Northern and Eastern Services and with specialist nurses, in particular the MS nurses who are based at Mardon Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit. This position will work with line management from the Rehabilitation Medicine Consultant. Working Pattern: See Job Description Interview Date: TBC For further information please contact: Name: Rachel Botell - Rehabilitation Medicine Consultant (Clinical Lead for Neurorehabilitation and Long Covid Email: rachel.botell@nhs.net As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.