Trust doctor in Rehabilitation Medicine
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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Trust doctor in Rehabilitation Medicine
The closing date is 30 October 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trust Doctor post at the Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE). This post is part of the deanery's Foundation Programme. The OCE is an internationally famous specialist centre for rehabilitation, taking patients with the most complex levels of neurological injury and illness. There are 28 in-patients undergoing rehabilitation following brain injuries, strokes etc, and a wide variety of outpatient services including a Day Hospital, Physiotherapy, Clinical Neuropsychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Spasticity Management clinics, wheelchair and special seating clinics, the regional Prosthetic service and so on. This post provides an excellent introduction to Rehabilitation Medicine for those seeking to further clinical experience. There are opportunities to gain experience with complex patient groups including neurological disorders and major traumatic injuries. Learning is supported through regular educational activities and the post is well suited for those preparing for membership exams.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Trust Doctor is primarily to provide medical cover for the in-patients and patients attending the outpatient service if unwell. Out of hours cover is provided by a central doctor and registrar, with the central doctor resident on site. The OCE Trust Doctor will participate on the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre's central doctor site on-call which is linked to the Orthopaedic Directorate. This post will give the successful applicant a chance to experience the role of a Level 1 (i.e. highly specialist) and level 2 neurological rehabilitation service in supporting patients with serious disability from a wide variety of causes.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£55,355 a year Per Annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
7 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
321-MRC-MS-8306700-S6-B
Job locations
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre - OCE
Oxford
OX3 7HE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities will include admitting and assessing new patients; care for patients on the ward under the direction of the consultants (such as history taking, performing physical examinations, managing problems such as chest and urinary tract infections, pain, spasticity; organising investigations; communicating with patients and their relatives/next of kin; supporting the discharge process; maintaining patient records on EPR/UKROC documentation/writing letters as appropriate. There are good opportunities to attend a wide variety of clinics and learn about a range of interventional procedures. Continuity of care and team-working are prioritised as teams of doctors, nurses and AHP staff look after patients from admission to discharge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities will include admitting and assessing new patients; care for patients on the ward under the direction of the consultants (such as history taking, performing physical examinations, managing problems such as chest and urinary tract infections, pain, spasticity; organising investigations; communicating with patients and their relatives/next of kin; supporting the discharge process; maintaining patient records on EPR/UKROC documentation/writing letters as appropriate. There are good opportunities to attend a wide variety of clinics and learn about a range of interventional procedures. Continuity of care and team-working are prioritised as teams of doctors, nurses and AHP staff look after patients from admission to discharge.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Medical degree (e.g.MBBS, BMBCh)
- Completion of Foundation Training in the UK or overseas equivalent
Desirable
- Higher medical degree (MD, MPhil, PhD) or Post graduate membership (MRCP, MRCS etc)
- Completion of Core or Specialist training
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to lead a clinical team at the level of FY2 or above
- Evidence of effective administration and time management skills
- Evidence of a significant contribution to successful teamwork
- Good spoken and written English
- Evidence of contribution to teaching
- Evidence of involvement in clinical governance
Desirable
- Rehabilitation Medicine Experience
- Registrar level experience
- Evidence of leadership in teaching, professional bodies or service development
- Training in Clinical Management
- Evidence of ability to use computer programmes for word processing, spreadsheets and presentations, Prior experience with clinical information systems
- Author on publications or reports
- Evidence of a higher level of skill in teaching and supervising other clinical staff
Experience
Essential
- GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Medical degree (e.g.MBBS, BMBCh)
- Completion of Foundation Training in the UK or overseas equivalent
Desirable
- Higher medical degree (MD, MPhil, PhD) or Post graduate membership (MRCP, MRCS etc)
- Completion of Core or Specialist training
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to lead a clinical team at the level of FY2 or above
- Evidence of effective administration and time management skills
- Evidence of a significant contribution to successful teamwork
- Good spoken and written English
- Evidence of contribution to teaching
- Evidence of involvement in clinical governance
Desirable
- Rehabilitation Medicine Experience
- Registrar level experience
- Evidence of leadership in teaching, professional bodies or service development
- Training in Clinical Management
- Evidence of ability to use computer programmes for word processing, spreadsheets and presentations, Prior experience with clinical information systems
- Author on publications or reports
- Evidence of a higher level of skill in teaching and supervising other clinical staff
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre - OCE
Oxford
OX3 7HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre - OCE
Oxford
OX3 7HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Lead, OCE
Dr Susannah Brain
01865737320
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£55,355 a year Per Annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
7 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
321-MRC-MS-8306700-S6-B
Job locations
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre - OCE
Oxford
OX3 7HE
United Kingdom
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