Specialty Doctor in Neuropsychiatry Neurorehabilitation

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 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 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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

80-82 Blackheath Hill

Blackheath

London

SE10 8AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

80-82 Blackheath Hill

Blackheath

London

SE10 8AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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

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)