Specialty Doctor in Neuropsychiatry / Neurorehabilitation

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

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.

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)