Job summary
We are looking for a Specialty Doctor in 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); liaison with NHSE/ICB.

About us
Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre in South East London is an established provider of specialist inpatient rehabilitation for individuals with an acquired brain injury or other complex neurological condition. We are committed to ensuring our patients feel safe, happy and empowered.

Job responsibilities
The Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre comprises two units. The Thames Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit (21 beds), is an NHSE-funded 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 an NHSE-funded 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.

This is a unique opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work in a Level 1c specialist neuro-rehabilitation service. 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 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 0.7 WTE / 3 days per week

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Previous inpatient experience within acute, 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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.