Trust doctor in Rehabilitation Medicine

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.