Fixed Term Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £113,565 to £150,569 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Lincoln, LN2 5QY |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 28 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Inpatients The inpatient element of this role is based primarily within the Ashby Rehabilitation Unit, which provides 18 specialist rehabilitation beds (15 Level 2a and 3 Level 2b). The unit accepts referrals from major trauma centres and acute hospitals across the region for patients requiring specialist neurorehabilitation following conditions such as traumatic brain injury, brain tumour surgery and disorders of consciousness. The post holder will review referrals presented through the weekly Specialised Rehabilitation Patient Categorisation (PCAT) meeting and undertake assessments of patients requiring specialist rehabilitation at Lincoln County Hospital, Pilgrim Hospital and Grantham Hospital. They will also contribute to the Rehabilitation Unit on-call rota. Outpatients and Community Services The successful candidate will deliver specialist Neurorehabilitation, Brain Injury and Spasticity clinics across multiple hospital and community locations, including Louth, Gainsborough and Spalding. The role also includes undertaking home visits where clinically appropriate, ensuring patients with complex needs or mobility challenges can access specialist rehabilitation support. Clinical Duties, Administration and Leadership The post holder will be responsible for managing their clinical and non-clinical workload effectively, providing high-quality, patient-centred care and making informed clinical decisions within a multidisciplinary team environment. They will maintain strong working relationships with colleagues across the Trust, General Practitioners, regional trauma centres and partner organisations to support coordinated patient care. The successful candidate will also contribute to service development, operational policy implementation and continuous improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include: Managing the clinical care of patients under their supervision. Undertaking associated administrative and service management duties. Participating in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities. Supporting service evaluation and the ongoing development of rehabilitation services. Attending departmental, multidisciplinary and organisational meetings. Contributing to the teaching, training and supervision of junior doctors and other healthcare professionals. This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to work across inpatient, outpatient and community settings while helping to shape and develop specialist rehabilitation services across Lincolnshire.