Job summary
Come and join the UKs 4thlargest independent provider in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people -no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
We will also consider a job share for this role, whereby the whole time equivalent salary is split between two Consultant Psychiatrists (with relevant experience), with the £10,000 medical director stipend being awarded to the candidate holding the Medical Director role.
Due to the current post-holder relocating abroad, Active Care Group are seeking to appoint a Consultant Psychiatrist / Neuropsychiatrist to the role of Medical Director for Blackheath Brain Injury Unit.
If you would like to discuss this role in more detail please contact Dr Amit Chatterjee, Chief Medical Officer at: Amit.Chatterjee@activecaregroup.co.uk
Main duties of the job
Located within walking distance of central Greenwich with easy access to a vibrant community and local amenities, and good transport links. Everyone at Blackheath is committed to the delivery of high-quality care and there are opportunities for involvement in clinical research.
The Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre has two dedicated 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; the Heathside Neuro-disability Unit (18 beds), is an NHSE-funded Level 2A unit for patients requiring complex physical neuro-rehabilitation.
Level 1 Regional Specialist Rehabilitation
This regionally renowned service is for people with complex cognitive and /or behavioural problems following a brain injury or as a result of a neurological condition. They have complex nursing and therapy needs requiring input from a highly specialist Inter-Disciplinary Team, and treatment facilities unlikely to be available locally.
Patients are usually in the very early stages of recovery from their brain injury and are usually admitted from an acute hospital once they are medically stable.
Level 2 Specialist Rehabilitation
This service is suitable for people who require specialist inpatient rehabilitation and have ongoing physical therapy needs.
About us
Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical
- Practise evidence-based care through national standards and guidelines
- Leading the multidisciplinary team that undertakes assessments for admissions to the service within our partner acute hospitals
- Provide input for Spasticity and Bowel / Bladder Management.
- Leading the multidisciplinary team in the care and treatment of our patients, including weekly ward round review
- Provide supervision to their allocated junior doctor
- Attend family meetings, case review meetings and discharge planning meetings as required
- Prepare for and participate in external reviews (CQC, Quality Network reviews); liaison with NHSE and participation in the Pan-London Specialist Rehabilitation Collaborative
Management
- Attendance, and contribution to, the Neuro clinical governance meeting.
- Participate in service development, through research, innovation and local audit.
- Continue strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, particularly our partners in the NHS
- Supervision and support of the site based junior doctor.
- Engagement in National Networks
- Ongoing personal development through CPD and annual appraisal (and adhering to the GMC’s “Good Medical Practice”
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
- MRCPsych (Required)
- General Adult CCT (Required)
- Approved Clinician and Section 12 Approved (Required)
- Working within an inpatient rehabilitation setting treating those with neurological or brain injury (Desirable)
- Evidenced based practice
- Confidence in engaging internal and external stakeholders
- Patient centred, outcomes-based care
Experience
- Relevant clinical experience
- Good Leadership skills
- Independent and self-motivated
- Good understanding of the relevant regulatory framework, regulations and legislation
Working environment
- Requirement for 37.5 hours a week (full time) but we will discuss the role with those seeking part-time employment.
- Junior doctor support
- Site based clinical governance and Medical Advisory Committee Meeting
- Opportunity to develop leadership skills through the existing Group wide committee meetings (e.g. Research and Development and Drugs and Therapeutics Committee)
What to look forward to
- A salary of £170,000 (+ £10,000 supplement for anyone appointed to the medical director role, with the salaried role pro-rata’d for part time)
- Medical indemnity paid by Active Care Group
- Annual leave of 32 days (plus bank holidays) pro-rata for equivalent service plus your birthday off
- Access to further training through the Apprenticeship Levy via degrees such as the Executive Masters in Medical Leadership (Bayes Business School, London)
- Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
- Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
- Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
- A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
- Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
- We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
- Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
- Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
- ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical
- Practise evidence-based care through national standards and guidelines
- Leading the multidisciplinary team that undertakes assessments for admissions to the service within our partner acute hospitals
- Provide input for Spasticity and Bowel / Bladder Management.
- Leading the multidisciplinary team in the care and treatment of our patients, including weekly ward round review
- Provide supervision to their allocated junior doctor
- Attend family meetings, case review meetings and discharge planning meetings as required
- Prepare for and participate in external reviews (CQC, Quality Network reviews); liaison with NHSE and participation in the Pan-London Specialist Rehabilitation Collaborative
Management
- Attendance, and contribution to, the Neuro clinical governance meeting.
- Participate in service development, through research, innovation and local audit.
- Continue strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, particularly our partners in the NHS
- Supervision and support of the site based junior doctor.
- Engagement in National Networks
- Ongoing personal development through CPD and annual appraisal (and adhering to the GMC’s “Good Medical Practice”
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
- MRCPsych (Required)
- General Adult CCT (Required)
- Approved Clinician and Section 12 Approved (Required)
- Working within an inpatient rehabilitation setting treating those with neurological or brain injury (Desirable)
- Evidenced based practice
- Confidence in engaging internal and external stakeholders
- Patient centred, outcomes-based care
Experience
- Relevant clinical experience
- Good Leadership skills
- Independent and self-motivated
- Good understanding of the relevant regulatory framework, regulations and legislation
Working environment
- Requirement for 37.5 hours a week (full time) but we will discuss the role with those seeking part-time employment.
- Junior doctor support
- Site based clinical governance and Medical Advisory Committee Meeting
- Opportunity to develop leadership skills through the existing Group wide committee meetings (e.g. Research and Development and Drugs and Therapeutics Committee)
What to look forward to
- A salary of £170,000 (+ £10,000 supplement for anyone appointed to the medical director role, with the salaried role pro-rata’d for part time)
- Medical indemnity paid by Active Care Group
- Annual leave of 32 days (plus bank holidays) pro-rata for equivalent service plus your birthday off
- Access to further training through the Apprenticeship Levy via degrees such as the Executive Masters in Medical Leadership (Bayes Business School, London)
- Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
- Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
- Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
- A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
- Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
- We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
- Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
- Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
- ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Person Specification
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.
