Job summary
- Main area
- Rehabilitation
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity leave cover)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 339-NMSK2013-BKS
- Employer
- Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT)
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southmead Hospital
- Town
- Bristol
- Salary
- £63,696 - £102,689 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor in Rehabilitation Medicine
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
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Job overview
Transform 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 Specialty 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 job
As a Specialty 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.
Working for our organisation
Bristol 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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful post holder will play a key role within the Hyperacute Rehabilitation Team (HART), Major Trauma Centre and Neurorehabilitation Service at Southmead Hospital, delivering specialist rehabilitation medicine care to patients with complex trauma, neurological conditions and rehabilitation needs.
Responsibilities include undertaking comprehensive rehabilitation assessments, providing specialist advice to acute wards and intensive care units, coordinating multidisciplinary rehabilitation plans, and supporting effective discharge planning and onward referrals to specialist rehabilitation and community services. The post holder will work closely with trauma, surgical, critical care, neurology and allied health professional teams to optimise patient outcomes and recovery.
The role also includes participation in daily board rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings, family meetings and case conferences, ensuring coordinated, patient-centred care throughout the rehabilitation pathway. The post holder will support consultant-led outpatient clinics in neurorehabilitation and complex spasticity management, including botulinum toxin injections and intrathecal baclofen therapy, with training available if required.
In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to service development, quality improvement, clinical governance, audit and research activities, helping to enhance rehabilitation pathways across the Trust and the wider Severn Major Trauma Network. They will participate in teaching and educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate learners and maintain engagement in continuing professional development, appraisal and GMC revalidation processes.
Working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient recovery, independence and quality of life following major trauma and neurological injury.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS/MBChB of equivalent
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
- At least four years of postgraduate experience, of which at least two are in Rehabilitation Medicine (or equivalent gained on a LTFT basis)
Desirable criteria
- 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 Experience
Training and Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- 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 criteria
- 6 months or more NHS experience over the past 2 years.
- Proficiency in spasticity management, including intramuscular injection of botulinum toxin
- Proficiency in Complex Spasticity management (including refilling of Intrathecal Baclofen pumps)
- Experience in involvement in service redesign.
- 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 Audit
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Completion of a general management course or programme.
- Experience in audit projects and written up
Research, Teaching and Publications
Essential criteria
- Proven teaching ability.
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical undergraduates & postgraduates.
Desirable criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Shigong Guo
- Job title
- Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Or please speak to Dr Joanna Fawcett - Consultant in Neurorehabilitation
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