Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor to join Danesbury Neurological Centre, providing medical care to patients undergoing neurological rehabilitation.
Working within the MDT, you will support clinical management, rehabilitation and safe discharge, helping patients maximise recovery and independence.
The role is 20 hours (5 sessions) per week with no current on-call commitment.
Proposed interview date: 19th November 2026
Main duties of the job
- Provide medical care for patients undergoing neurological rehabilitation, including assessment, treatment, prescribing and medication review.
- Work closely with the MDT on rehabilitation and safe discharge, communicate with patients and families, maintain accurate clinical records and discharge correspondence, and support GP trainees.
- Participate in weekday ward cover, cross-cover as required, clinical governance, audit and service improvement.
Job responsibilities
- Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing medical management.
- Prescribe medications and undertake regular medication reviews.
- Contribute medical expertise to individual rehabilitation and care plans.
- Work collaboratively with nursing, therapy, psychology, social care and community teams.
- Support safe, timely discharge and continuity of care.
- Communicate management plans effectively to patients, families, carers and professionals.
- Maintain accurate clinical records on SystmOne and complete discharge letters to GPs.
- Provide medical cover through the shared Monday-to-Friday ward rota.
- Support GP trainees undertaking placements within HCT inpatient services.
- Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, training, appraisal and revalidation.
- Work in accordance with GMC Good Medical Practice, the NHS Constitution and HCT policies.
- Escalate concerns relating to patient safety, quality or service delivery.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including a competitive salary, pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.