Substance Misuse Senior House Officer

Doctors Direct have an exciting opportunity for a Senior House Officer (SHO) to work with us at the borough of Islington, Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for a Senior House Officer dedicated to, and passionate about, improving health and wellbeing within the Borough of Islington community.

Your key responsibilities will be to:
Providing day-to-day front-line clinical services
Conduct thorough assessments of patients with substance misuse issues, including their physical, mental, and social health.
Take detailed histories regarding substance use, including the type, duration, frequency, and impact on health and lifestyle.
Identify and diagnose co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, or other psychiatric disorders that may be related to or exacerbated by substance misuse.
Provide medical supervision for patients undergoing detoxification from drugs or alcohol, ensuring safe and effective withdrawal management.
Monitor patients closely during detoxification, recognizing signs of withdrawal complications and taking appropriate action.
Regularly review and update treatment plans to reflect patient progress, adjusting medications and interventions as necessary.
Provide education to patients and their families on the nature of substance misuse, treatment options, and harm reduction strategies.
Offer advice on lifestyle changes, coping mechanisms, and relapse prevention techniques.
Help patients understand the importance of compliance with treatment regimens and follow-up appointments
Refer patients to appropriate community resources, such as rehabilitation centers, counselling services, and social support networks.
Work closely with social services, housing organizations, and legal professionals to assist patients with complex needs (e.g., homelessness, legal problems) that contribute to their substance misuse

Details about the roles:
Speciality : Substance misuse
Location : Islington
Days per week: Monday-Friday OR various ad hoc shifts available every day of the week
Shift pattern: Full time
Hours per week : 20-50 hours available
Start date : ASAP
Rate of pay: £47.28 per hour
Payment method: PAYE we do NOT facilitate payment through LTD/umbrella companies

Benefits :
Weekly pay
Book and review shift online
Your own dedicated contact and local on-site support
24/7 support line
Competitive pay rates
Access to CPD webinars
Appraisal & revalidation support from dedicated team

About you:
Valid GMC
Right to work in the UK
Clinical attachment complete - We do not offer placements in the NHS
Minimum of 6 months paid experience in the NHS/UK

How to apply?

To find out more about this opportunity and others please email your CV to For the attention of Melanie Burton .

_As an equal opportunities' organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply._

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £47.28 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 50 per week

Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Store discount
Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Application question(s):
Application question(s):
Do you have a valid GMC? Do not apply if you do not have your GMC yet
Do you have the right to work in the UK? (We do not offer sponsorship)
Do you have 3-6 months NHS experience as a doctor? If yes please apply for this role
Do you have references as a doctor that cover 2-3 years?
Candidate to have MRCP and on the Specialist Register
Must have a section 12

Work Location: In person