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Consultant in Rehabilitation MedicineEast of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust • Norwich, United Kingdom
Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine

Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust • Norwich, United Kingdom
23 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine working a 10 PA per week (plus on call) at the Colman Centre for Specialist Rehabilitation Services (CCSRS) based at Colman Hospital, Norwich. This incorporates a Level 1 neurorehabilitation service and serves the population of the East of England.

This post is a substantive appointment and arises due to the retirement of the current post holder. The appointee will be based at Colman Hospital in Norwich. CCSRS is a dedicated interdisciplinary rehabilitation service providing post-acute rehabilitation for patients with complex needs. The service provides specialist rehabilitation through a 20 bedded inpatient unit for neurorehabilitation, and a 9 bedded inpatient unit for amputee rehabilitation. Out-patient/outreach services cover neurorehabilitation, tone management, amputee rehabilitation, post covid rehabilitation, specialised wheelchair services, electronic assistive technology and alternative and augmentative communication.

This post provides an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and motivated doctor to join our enthusiastic and experienced multidisciplinary team. You are expected to take part in the delivery of a full range of rehabilitation services and support a wide range of professionals. The post holder will have the opportunity to support, shape and drive service improvements.

Applications must be completed on TRAC, closing date 15th August 2026. Interview date 9th September 2026.

Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities of the post holder are predominantly the medical supervision and co-ordination of rehabilitation for people with disabilities resulting from neurological disorders from whatever cause. The appointee will be expected to work as an integral member of the well-established inter-disciplinary in-patient and out-patient teams. This exciting new post will suit an individual who is able to work flexibly and enthusiastically in a service that has been commissioned as a regional service for the delivery of complex, specialised rehabilitation.

Please refer to the job description for further information on this post.

About us
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Details
Date posted: 21 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 839-8123149-RB
Job locations: Colman Hospital, Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2PJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached detailed job description for further information on the Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine post.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
  • Basic - MBBS or equivalent
  • MRCP or equivalent post-graduate qualification
  • Full GMC registration
  • On Specialist Register for Rehabilitation Medicine - or eligible to be within 6 months from the interview date.

Desirable
  • PhD, MD or MSc
  • Member of BSRM and SRR
  • European Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Experience and understanding of community as well as acute/general hospital services

Experience
Essential
  • Experience and interest in Neurological rehabilitation
  • Presentation skills and teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level
  • Experienced and skilled multi-disciplinary team worker
  • Experience and interest in Amputee rehabilitation.

Desirable
  • Experience and interest in Trauma rehabilitation
  • Post-graduate diploma or degree in teaching or medical education
  • Previous experience as ES, CS or TPD role
  • Experience of committee work / project management
  • Experience and interest in Spinal rehabilitation

Communication
Essential
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues, managers, and the multi-disciplinary team

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
  • Demonstrate ability to keep abreast of evidence base in this speciality and generally in medically relevant fields
  • Demonstrate understanding of NHS management structures and the impact of change on the NHS workforce
  • Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the requirements for clinical governance
  • Able to demonstrate evidence of direct participation in audit

Desirable
  • Business case development

Other
Essential
  • Satisfactory career progression
  • Computer literacy
  • Must be able to travel to meet requirements of the post

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Address: Colman Hospital, Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2PJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine
Dr Sunil Ankolekar
sunil.ankolekar@nhs.net
01603255795
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