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Specialty Doctor in Neuropsychiatry / Neurorehabilitation
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Reference: L0042-26-0219
Job summary
We are looking for a Specialty Doctor in Neuropsychiatry/Neurorehabilitation to join the team at the Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre in London part-time post
Main duties of the job
- Undertaking assessments for admissions to the service
- In-patient care, including weekly MDT ward rounds and ward rounds with GP
- Attending family meetings, case review meetings and discharge planning meetings as required
- Practise evidence-based care through national standards and guidelines
- Prepare for and participate in external reviews (CQC, Quality Network reviews)
About us
The Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre comprises two units. The Thames Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit (21 beds) is a Level 1C neuro-behavioural unit for patients with complex cognitive and/or behavioural rehabilitation needs due to acquired brain injury or neurological disease. The Heathside Neuro-disability Unit (18 beds), is a Level 2A unit for patients requiring complex physical neuro-rehabilitation.
The site is part of the wider Active Care Group Neuro Network (consisting of 25+ sites) nationally. Blackheath was recently rated as GOOD by the CQC.
Details
Date posted
29 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
L0042-26-0219
Job locations
Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre
80-82 Blackheath Hill
Blackheath
London
SE10 8AD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a unique opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work on a large neuropsychiatric unit. The post-holder would be based on the Thames Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit, under the supervision of a senior Consultant Neuropsychiatrist and with another experienced Speciality Doctor. There is cross-cover with the Specialty Doctor on HNDU. Patients are referred mainly by London Major Trauma centres and central teaching hospitals, which affords the opportunity to gain invaluable experience in the assessment and management of complex and uncommon neuropsychiatric conditions. We have links with UCLH and Kings College London and involvement in clinical research is encouraged. There are no on-call commitments.
Where you'll be working:
This position is 0.6 WTE / 3 days per week
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a unique opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work on a large neuropsychiatric unit. The post-holder would be based on the Thames Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit, under the supervision of a senior Consultant Neuropsychiatrist and with another experienced Speciality Doctor. There is cross-cover with the Specialty Doctor on HNDU. Patients are referred mainly by London Major Trauma centres and central teaching hospitals, which affords the opportunity to gain invaluable experience in the assessment and management of complex and uncommon neuropsychiatric conditions. We have links with UCLH and Kings College London and involvement in clinical research is encouraged. There are no on-call commitments.
Where you'll be working:
This position is 0.6 WTE / 3 days per week
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous inpatient experience within acute, neuro-rehabilitation or psychiatric settings (Required)
Desirable
- Evidenced based practice
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registered with licence to practice (Required)
Desirable
- MRCP or MRCPsych (desirable, but we will support those working towards that qualification)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous inpatient experience within acute, neuro-rehabilitation or psychiatric settings (Required)
Desirable
- Evidenced based practice
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registered with licence to practice (Required)
Desirable
- MRCP or MRCPsych (desirable, but we will support those working towards that qualification)
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.
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.
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
Active Care Group
Address
Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre
80-82 Blackheath Hill
Blackheath
London
SE10 8AD
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Active Care Group
Address
Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre
80-82 Blackheath Hill
Blackheath
London
SE10 8AD
United Kingdom