Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine: Community Neuro-Rehabilitation
Livewell Southwest
Plymouth, PL4 7PYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 November 2026
26 days leftJob description
Join an innovative rehabilitation service in one of the UK's most beautiful coastal locations Livewell Southwest is seeking an enthusiastic and forwar...
Consultants participating in the programme will rotate between these services on a 12-month basis, allowing them to broaden their clinical expertise, develop specialist interests and work alongside a range of multidisciplinary teams across the rehab pathway. This unique model has been designed to support professional development whilst strengthening integrated rehabilitation services across Plymouth.
- For the substantive Community Neuro-Rehabilitation Consultant role; or
- To join the rotational consultant programme incorporating all three rehabilitation medicine services. Lead and shape a developing Community Neuro-Rehabilitation service.
Why choose to work with us
- Work alongside experienced rehabilitation medicine consultants and specialist multidisciplinary teams
- Participate in specialist services including spasticity management, intrathecal baclofen and spinal rehab
- Opportunities for undergraduate teaching and research collaboration with the University of Plymouth
- Strong commitment to consultant development, CPD and service innovation
- Live and work in Plymouth, surrounded by the stunning coastlines of Devon and Cornwall
Find out more
We welcome informal discussions from prospective candidates who would like to explore either the standalone community role or the rotational opportunity
For further information, please contact
Teresa Barrett, Medical Workforce Manager on Livewell.Medical-Workforce@nhs.net
Interviews will take place on Friday 27 November 2026
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social
enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across
Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of
Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports
centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and
collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while
empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in
shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right
time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead
healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training
pathways, etc. Our induction programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental
health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the
application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate broad experience in rehabilitation medicine, with an interest in neurological rehabilitation.
- Have a commitment to multidisciplinary team working, service development, education and clinical excellence.
- Training and wide experience in the field of rehabilitation medicine.
- Secure background general medical experience and competency to manage on-call emergencies at senior level (if on-call).
- Experience of working with managers to improve patient experience and service delivery.
- Experience in clinical audit.
- Understanding of clinical research.
- Understanding of teaching principles for undergraduate, postgraduate and interdisciplinary learners.
- Proven ability to motivate, support and work within a multi-disciplinary team.
- High professional and ethical standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A commitment to continuous professional development.
- Basic computer and IT skills.
Desirable
- Ability to manage limb spasticity with botulinum toxin injections.
- A special interest or advanced experience in prosthetics, major trauma.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS.
- Evidence of service development and enacting change.
- Ability to lead clinical services.
- Relevant published papers in peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience in teaching, particularly at a multi-professional level and of undergraduates.
- An enthusiasm to develop research opportunities.
- Proven ability to organise and prioritise workload, delegating as appropriate and supervising staff.
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels.
- Ability to balance competing pressures that come from holding more than one role.
Qualifications
Essential: - MRCP (UK) or equivalent.; - Be on the GMC Specialist Register in Rehabilitation Medicine or within six months of CCT at the time of interview.
Desirable: - Higher qualifications in rehabilitation.; - Qualifications in teaching and learning.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.
About the employer
NHS organisation
This listing was structured from NHS Jobs. Vacancy details and the application process remain the responsibility of the original source.
Explore related