Active Care Group

Staff Specialist Doctor in Neurorehabilitation

The closing date is 20 August 2025

Job summary

Come and join one of the UKs largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Main duties of the job

We'd like you to join us as a Staff Specialist Doctor in Neurorehabilitation at Frenchay Neurorehabilitation Service in Bristol. This position is full time with no on calls. Active Care Group are seeking to employ a specialty doctor with experience working in acute medicine to support the MDT of the 52 bedded Level 1 Unit at Frenchay. In this role you will be working alongside three part- time Clinical Fellows and one Staff Grade Doctor, as well as two full time Consultants in Neurorehabilitation and one part time Consultant Neuropsychiatrist.

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.

Details

Date posted

24 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£75,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

009025

Job locations

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Bristol

Somerset

BS16 2UU


Job description

Job responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

  • Supporting the multidisciplinary team that undertakes screening assessments for admissions to the service.
  • Supporting the multidisciplinary team in the care and treatment of our patients, including weekly ward round review, risks assessment and ongoing treatment plans
  • Lead on the physical health assessment of newly admitted patients and liaise with primary and secondary care services as required.
  • Attend family meetings, case review meetings and discharge planning meetings as required
  • Ensure clinical documentation is robust and up to date, including the completion of timely discharge and transfer summaries.
  • Practise evidence-based care through national standards and guidelines
  • Engage in supervision with designated Consultant colleagues
  • Prepare for and participate in external reviews (CQC and Quality Network reviews)

What you'll have:

  • Full GMC registration
  • Experience working in an acute medicine setting
  • Experience of working in a Neurorehabilitation setting (desirable)
  • Experience of working in a Level 1 Rehab Centre in the UK (desirable)
  • Ability to work within a Multi-disciplinary setting.
  • Understand the concept of Rehabilitation and Disability management.
  • Understand Clinical Governance principles.
  • Understand research and Service development initiatives.

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.

What to look forward to:

  • 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Birthday off
  • 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 Nest Personal Pension account
  • 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

What you'll be doing:

  • Supporting the multidisciplinary team that undertakes screening assessments for admissions to the service.
  • Supporting the multidisciplinary team in the care and treatment of our patients, including weekly ward round review, risks assessment and ongoing treatment plans
  • Lead on the physical health assessment of newly admitted patients and liaise with primary and secondary care services as required.
  • Attend family meetings, case review meetings and discharge planning meetings as required
  • Ensure clinical documentation is robust and up to date, including the completion of timely discharge and transfer summaries.
  • Practise evidence-based care through national standards and guidelines
  • Engage in supervision with designated Consultant colleagues
  • Prepare for and participate in external reviews (CQC and Quality Network reviews)

What you'll have:

  • Full GMC registration
  • Experience working in an acute medicine setting
  • Experience of working in a Neurorehabilitation setting (desirable)
  • Experience of working in a Level 1 Rehab Centre in the UK (desirable)
  • Ability to work within a Multi-disciplinary setting.
  • Understand the concept of Rehabilitation and Disability management.
  • Understand Clinical Governance principles.
  • Understand research and Service development initiatives.

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.

What to look forward to:

  • 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Birthday off
  • 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 Nest Personal Pension account
  • 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

  • Full GMC registration

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in an acute medicine setting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in an acute medicine setting

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Bristol

Somerset

BS16 2UU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Bristol

Somerset

BS16 2UU


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Rebecca Sillery

rebecca.sillery@activecaregroup.co.uk

Details

Date posted

24 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£75,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

009025

Job locations

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Bristol

Somerset

BS16 2UU


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