Specialty Doctor in Neurological Rehabilitation (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

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We'd like you to join us as a Specialty Doctor in Neurorehabilitation / Neuropsychiatry at Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre. This role is a 12 month fixed term contract, working 3 days per week / 0.6 FTE.

This is a unique opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work in a Level 1c specialist neuro-rehabilitation service. The Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre has two dedicated units: the Thames Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit (TBIRU - 21 beds), for patients with cognitive and neuro-behavioural problems, led by a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, and the Heathside Neuro-disability Unit (HNDU - 18 beds), for patients requiring complex physical rehabilitation, led by a Consultant Neurologist. The post-holder would be based mainly on the Thames Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit, alongside the Consultant Neuropsychiatrist and 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 academic links with King's College London and involvement in clinical research is encouraged. The centre is located at walking distance from central Greenwich with easy access to a vibrant community and local amenities, and good transport links. The service is committed to the delivery of high-quality care and there are opportunities for involvement in clinical research.

There are no on-call commitments.

The centre is located at walking distance from central Greenwich with easy access to a vibrant community and local amenities, and good transport links. The service is committed to the delivery of high-quality care and there are opportunities for involvement in clinical research.

What you'll be doing:

Support the Consultant in leading the multidisciplinary team that undertakes assessments for admissions to the service within our partner acute hospitals

Support leading the multidisciplinary team in the care and treatment of our patients, including weekly ward round review

Attend 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); liaison with NHSE and participation in the Pan-London Specialist Rehabilitation Collaborative

What you'll have:

GMC Registered with licence to practice (Required)

Previous inpatient experience within acute, rehabilitation or psychiatric settings (Required)

MRCP or MRCPsych (Desirable, but we will support those working towards that qualification)

Working within an inpatient rehabilitation setting treating those with neurological or brain injury (Desirable)

Evidenced based practice

Confidence in engaging internal and external stakeholders

Patient centred, outcomes-based care

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

25 days plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities

Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop

Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice

A Nest Personal Pension account

Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians

We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits

Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know

and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group