Speciality Doctor

HCT Partnership; Welwyn; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is hiring a Specialty Doctor at Danesbury Neurological Centre in Welwyn. The role is 20 hours per week (5 sessions) with no on-call commitment, focusing on medical care during neurological rehabilitation within an MDT.

You will assess, treat, prescribe, and review medications; support discharge planning and communicate clearly with patients and families. Completion of GP trainee support and involvement in governance is expected.

Qualifications

• GMC full registration with a license to practice.
• Diploma in geriatric medicine.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Neurological/stroke and elderly care experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care for neurological rehabilitation patients.
• Prescribe medications and undertake regular reviews.
• Contribute to rehabilitation and care plans with the MDT.
• Communicate plans to patients and families; discharge coordination.
• Support GP trainees and participate in governance, audits.

Education

GMC full registration with a license to practice

Diploma in geriatric medicine

Job description

Main area Inpatient Rehabilitation Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 20 hours per week (5 Sessions) Job ref 812-26-PR-SpDr-DAN

Site Danesbury Neurological Centre Town Welwyn Salary £63,696 - £102,689 PA Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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Detailed job description and main 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.

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HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

• GMC full registration with a license to practice.
• Diploma in geriatric medicine

Experience and Knowledge

• Strong full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Neurological / Stroke experience in primary, secondary or community care
• Elderly care experience in primary, secondary or community care

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate difficult/ challenging information relating to medical care or diagnosis to patients and relatives
• Ability to respond effectively to emergency, life critical situations
• IT skills- competency in use of basic IT programmes such as window etc
• Good organisational skills
• Able to work as a member of an MDT
• Adaptable to situations, can handle people of all capabilities and attitudes
• Commitment to team working and respect and consideration for the skills of others
• EPMA training

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Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band and are subject to a probation period.

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If applicable to the role, staff are required to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.