Role Summary
Mardon Neurorehabilitation Unit are keen to recruit a speciality doctor to work within the Rehabilitation Medicine service. This is a new post with exciting development opportunities which are described in the duties of the post below
About the Role
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.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
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 are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 34 days plus bank holidays depending on grade and years of service.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
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 will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will 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 would love to hear from you.
