Specialist Doctor in Rehabilitation MedicineThe closing date is 10 August 2026Job summaryTransform Recovery. Restore Independence. Change Lives.
Are you passionate about helping patients rebuild their lives after major trauma, neurological injury and complex rehabilitation needs? We are seeking an enthusiastic
Specialist Doctor in Rehabilitation Medicine to join our established Rehabilitation Medicine Service at Southmead Hospital, one of the UK's leading Major Trauma Centres.
This exciting role spans the Severn Major Trauma Network, Hyperacute Rehabilitation Team (HART), Neurorehabilitation Services and specialist Spasticity Management Clinics. You will:
- Lead the assessment and management of patients with major trauma and complex rehabilitation needs.
- Support the Hyperacute Rehabilitation Team, delivering rehabilitation at the earliest stage of recovery.
- Provide specialist neurorehabilitation care, including for patients with traumatic brain injury and neurological disorders.
- Contribute to specialist spasticity management services, including botulinum toxin treatments and intrathecal baclofen therapy, with training available where required.
- Work closely with regional rehabilitation services to ensure seamless patient pathways and excellent outcomes.
- Participate in service development, teaching, audit, research and quality improvement initiatives.
Join us and help shape the future of rehabilitation medicine while making a lasting difference to patients' recovery, independence and quality of life.
Main duties of the jobAs a Specialist Doctor in Rehabilitation Medicine, you will play a key role in delivering specialist rehabilitation care across the Major Trauma Centre (MTC), Hyperacute Rehabilitation Team (HART) and Neurorehabilitation Services at Southmead Hospital. You will assess and manage patients with major trauma, neurological conditions and complex rehabilitation needs, supporting recovery from the earliest stages through to discharge and rehabilitation.
You will lead rehabilitation assessments, provide specialist advice to acute wards and critical care areas, coordinate rehabilitation plans and support discharge planning. Working closely with consultants, therapists, psychologists, nurses and regional rehabilitation providers, you will help ensure patients receive high-quality multidisciplinary care.
The role includes participation in multidisciplinary team meetings, trauma board rounds, family meetings and case conferences, helping to optimise patient outcomes and ensure timely access to rehabilitation services. You will also support outpatient clinics in neurorehabilitation and spasticity management, including botulinum toxin treatments and intrathecal baclofen therapy.
In addition, you will contribute to teaching, clinical governance, audit, research, quality improvement and service development activities, supporting the development of rehabilitation services across the Trust and the wider Severn Major Trauma Network.
About usBristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.
Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:
- Better outcomes for our Patients
- More opportunities for our People
- Fairer more consistent care for our Population
- Best Value for Public Purse
Our vision for five years from now:- Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
- We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
- More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
- Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
- Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
- We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
- Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
- We will contribute to system financial balance
DetailsDate posted: 28 July 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £104,401 to £115,341 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Term time hours
Reference number: 339-NMSK0309-BKS
Job locations: Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB, United Kingdom
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- MBBS/MBChB of equivalent
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
- A minimum of 12 years full-time medical work (or equivalent gained on a LTFT basis) since obtaining a primary medical qualification at least 6 of which will be in Rehabilitation Medicine/Spinal Cord Medicine at a senior level including Specialty Doctor, closed SAS grades and Consultant/Locum Consultant, or equivalent.
Desirable- Higher qualification e.g. MSc, MD, PhD
- MRCP/MRCS/MRCGP or equivalent
- European, US, or Commonwealth Board certification in rehabilitation medicine or neurorehabilitation
- Evidence of additional relevant training, e.g. Management and leadership
Training and ExperienceEssential- Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Proficiency in spasticity management, including intramuscular injection of botulinum toxin
- Experience in involvement in service redesign.
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
- Knowledge of political context within which we operate.
- Clinical Governance principles.
- Experience in day-to-day organisation of rehabilitation, neurology or neurorehabilitation services in a busy tertiary hospital
Desirable- 6 months or more NHS experience over the past 2 years.
- Proficiency in Complex Spasticity management (including refilling of Intrathecal Baclofen pumps)
- Evidence of leadership development programme committed to quality improvement during training
- Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
Further Training, Management and AuditEssential- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams and across organisations
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
- Knowledge of political context within which the NHS and BFT operate.
Desirable- Completion of a general management course or programme.
- Experience in audit projects and written up
Research, Teaching and PublicationsEssential- Proven teaching ability.
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical undergraduates & postgraduates.
Desirable- Rehabilitation focused publications in peer reviewed journals and presentations at regional, national and international meetings
- Proven track record in research.
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Personal Requirements (e.g. Communication, Leadership skills, Flexibility)Essential- Good written communication skills.
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels.
- Ability to help manage a team and form effective working relationships within a team.
- Ability to inspire, motivate, and develop postgraduate medical staff.
- Ability to work independently as part of the Directorate. To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
- Ability to fulfil duties of the post
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of BFT values and commitment to uphold BFT values
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Consultant in Rehab Medicine
Dr Shigong Guo
shigong.guo@nbt.nhs.uk
