Substance Misuse & Addictions Consultant Psychiatrist

We have an excellent permanent job opportunity for an Addictions Consultant Psychiatrist to work for a hospital based in West Midlands. This is a full-time role, where you will contribute to the service to ensure that service users consistently receive high quality services that adhere to the best guidelines and achieve high professional standards.

The general working hours 37.5 per week and there are no on call requirements.

Salary: £136,664 to £147,501

Position: Substance Misuse & Addictions Consultant

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week

Setting: Outpatient setting

Location: Coventry & Warwickshire

Responsibilities

• Good medical care: Provide a clinical assessment, including relevant psychiatric and

• physical investigation, of a wide range of substance misusers presenting to the service.

• Review and Monitor: patients’ treatment progress (including results of urinalysis and other laboratory investigations).

• Documenting: To keep accurate appropriate and up-to-date medical and administrative documentation including computer records.

• Specialist Assessments: Provide specialist prescribing assessments to opiate, stimulant, tranquilizer, barbiturate and alcohol dependent clients.

• Working with others: Attend multidisciplinary meetings, promoting the nomination of named link workers and actively supporting the implementation of integrated care pathways.

• Represent Change Grow Live: Represent the service at a range of meetings with other

• professionals and agencies in order to evaluate, monitor and develop treatment services for substance misusers and minimise barriers to treatment.

• Maintaining good medical practice: participate in continuing professional development, annual appraisal and revalidation and to join appropriate supervision and PDP groups for the role.

What benefits are on offer?

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service

• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme

• Contributory pension scheme

• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.

• A friendly and supportive team

• Training, career development & progression opportunities

• Protected weekly CPD

• Paid registration fees

For this role, we’re looking for someone who is:

• Medical Degree and completion of Basic Medical Training.

• Full GMC-UK Registration with License to Practice.

• Experience in delivering evidence-based treatments in Substance Misuse

• Good knowledge of addiction psychiatry and legislation relating to Mental Health

• Demonstrable ability to work independently with minimal consultant supervision.

• Experience in a multi-disciplinary team setting and with other agencies.

• Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.

• Experience in working with substance misuse and mental health issues.

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the psychiatry sector offering a professional and supportive service

• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS and private sector, many exclusive to Athona

• Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding

• Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK

• A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations

• Support beyond placement, making sure you're happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.

Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.

If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Frankie on 01277 286 033.