Addictions Consultant Psychiatrist

We have an excellent permanent job opportunity for an Addictions Consultant to work for a private substance misuse service. This is a part-time role, where you will provide clinical assessments, including relevant psychiatric and physical investigations and reviews, of a wide range of substance misuse clients presenting to the service.

Salary: £54,665.60 to £59,000.40

Position: Addictions Consultant

Hours: Part-time - 2 days per week

Setting: Outpatient setting

Location: London

For this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing a clinical assessment, including relevant psychiatric and physical investigation, of a wide range of substance misusers presenting to the service.
• Keeping accurate, appropriate, and up-to-date medical and administrative documentation including computer records.
• Conducting phlebotomy tests and supporting the nursing team in ensuring that the maximum number of service users are tested for BBVs and vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B.
• Attending multidisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
• Participating in continuing professional development, annual appraisal, and revalidation, and joining appropriate supervision and PDP groups for the role.
• Working in partnership with users and carers to ensure they are fully involved in and empowered to make decisions about their treatment and care.
• Remaining up to date on professional developments as required by their professional body.

What benefits are on offer?

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each year of service.
• Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Protected CPD time.
• A great selection of benefits including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team.
• Training, career development & progression opportunities.

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

• Medical Degree and completion of Basic Medical Training and Consultant Psychiatrist on the GMC specialist register with License to Practice.
• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification.
• Good knowledge of addiction psychiatry and legislation relating to Mental Health.
• An understanding of the work of other agencies including non-statutory services.
• Experience of working with substance misuse and mental health issues and a clear understanding of the need for and ability to deliver quality services.
• Show a capacity to work alone and the ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Encouraged and supported to get involved in clinical audit and research.

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