Job requirements
Essential
2 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Previous inpatient experience within acute, neuro-rehabilitation or psychiatric settings (Required)
- Qualifications
GMC Registered with licence to practice (Required)
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Evidenced based practice
- Qualifications
MRCP or MRCPsych (desirable, but we will support those working towards that qualification)
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
- 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
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Specialty Doctor in Neuropsychiatry / Neurorehabilitation with Active Care Group in Blackheath, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Oct 2026.
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