Rehabilitation Medicine Training in the East Midlands
Looking to train in Rehabilitation Medicine? The East Midlands offers a high level of expertise in neurological, major trauma, amputee and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, a quality and varied training program and unique teaching and research opportunities. The East Midlands is home to the largest Major Trauma Centre in the UK and the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC).
Why you should train in Rehabilitation Medicine in the East Midlands
The East Midlands offers Excellent opportunities for research. Derby and Nottingham have a rich tradition in academic Rehabilitation medicine. Derby and the NRC offer ample opportunity to get involved with research. The NRC offers dedicated research supervision to all trainees and also opportunities for out of program research.
You will benefit from a superb range of specialist learning opportunities at a range of locations. Whether it is level one inpatient neuro-rehab in Leicester, functional electrical stimulation in Derby, amputee rehabilitation in Nottingham the Young Adults and Learning Disability Team in Derby, you'll be exposed to a wide range of specialties in some of the country's top hospitals.
The East Midlands is an exceptional hub for Rehabilitation Medicine training, offering unparalleled opportunities across a range of subspecialties and settings. It is home to the largest Major Trauma Centre (MTC) in the UK, based at Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC), Nottingham, with dedicated Rehabilitation Medicine training rotations integrated into MTC services. Trainees benefit from exposure to complex trauma rehabilitation and interdisciplinary collaboration in one of the busiest trauma centres in the country.
The region is also home to the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), a state-of-the-art facility set to open in 2025. The NRC is the only specialist rehabilitation centre within the NHS to offer a dedicated inpatient musculoskeletal (MSK) and deconditioning rehabilitation service. The East Midlands leads the way in providing dedicated MSK rehabilitation training, ensuring trainees gain experience in managing complex MSK conditions within a holistic rehabilitation framework.
Trainees in the East Midlands have unique access to advanced rehabilitation assessments and interventions, including ultrasound-guided spasticity and pain management procedures, neuroplasticity treatments, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing. These cutting-edge practices prepare future specialists to lead in innovative rehabilitation techniques and patient care.
The East Midlands is also home to the National Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM), fostering strong links between Rehabilitation Medicine and Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM). Joint training opportunities provide a unique interdisciplinary approach to rehabilitation, enhancing expertise in areas such as exercise prescription and injury management.
In addition, the region hosts the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC), offering trainees the opportunity to collaborate with defence rehabilitation services. This provides valuable experience in managing complex rehabilitation needs in both military and civilian populations.
Whether your goal is clinical excellence, research leadership, or advanced skill development, the East Midlands provides the ideal environment to build a rewarding career in Rehabilitation Medicine.
Superb transport links to the rest of the UK and beyond
The East Midlands is perfectly located for the rest of the UK. The M1 motorway runs through the region and links London with Northampton, Leeds and Sheffield while Birmingham is just an hour's drive.
A high quality rail service means you can travel from Leicester to London in just over an hour while East Midlands Airport serves 90 domestic and international destinations including New York, Paris, Rome and Geneva.
World class culture, history, sport and arts
Boasting one of the largest contemporary art galleries in the UK, an international film festival and the largest Caribbean carnival outside Notting Hill, the East Midlands is a major cultural centre.
Cities such as Nottingham, Lincoln and Leicester have a rich history. From the resting place of King Richard III to the country's oldest pub, the region is steeped in heritage and boats the UK's only double track steam railway and the oldest surviving maker of English porcelain.
And, if you're a sports fan then the East Midlands is also home to international rugby, Test cricket, the British Grand Prix and the world's oldest football team.
Average house price in the East Midlands is 62% cheaper than London
Even though the East Midlands is under 90 minutes from London by train, the cost of living in the region is a fraction of what it is in the capital. The average house price in the region is 62% lower than London, 25% lower than the South West and 44% lower than the South East.
And, because of the geography of the region, you can train in a wide range of centres without moving home or having to commute for hours.
For more information, e-mail our Training Programme Director:
Dr Piera Santullo (piera.santullo1@nhs.net)