Clinical Lead / GP with Special Interest in Addiction. Job in Salisbury Education & Training Jobs

DR PA Recruitment; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Clinical Lead / GP with a Special Interest in Addiction to lead the Southend-on-Sea Community Addictions Service. This full-time role involves shaping addiction treatment services, providing clinical leadership, and working in a collaborative environment focused on recovery. Candidates with relevant qualifications and passion for substance misuse services are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Access to a structured CPD program

Regular clinical supervision

Support with appraisal and revalidation

Collaborative working environment

Opportunity to impact community care

Qualifications

• Experience in community addiction services.
• Strong leadership skills and a collaborative approach.
• Commitment to recovery-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop clinical addiction services.
• Provide quality treatment and client support.
• Participate in service audits and performance monitoring.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Substance misuse knowledge

Evidence-based treatment delivery

Communication skills

Education

Specialist Register of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Consultant Addiction Psychiatrist

General Practitioner with Special Interest in Addiction

7+ years in addiction medicine

Job description

Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Full-time - 35 hours per week

Community-Based Role Addiction Services

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Lead / GP with a Special Interest in Addiction to join our dedicated team at the Southend-on-Sea Community Addictions Service. This is a full-time, community-based leadership role, ideal for a dynamic clinician with a passion for substance misuse services and a recovery-focused approach to care.

About the Role

As Clinical Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing the quality of addiction treatment services across the Essex region. You will work closely with the Southend-on-Sea Operations Manager and a skilled multi-disciplinary team, contributing to:

• Clinical service development and improvement
• Delivering high-quality, evidence-based addiction treatment
• Supporting clients through their recovery journey
• Providing clinical leadership and guidance
• Running clinical sessions across the county
• Participating in audits, quality assurance, and service performance monitoring

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for a candidate who meets one or more of the following criteria:

• On the Specialist Register of the Royal College of Psychiatrists with an endorsement in Substance Misuse
• A Consultant Addiction Psychiatrist
• A General Practitioner (GP) with a Special Interest in Addiction
• A Specialist Addiction Doctor with a minimum of 7 years\' experience in the field
• Other relevant experience in addiction medicine may also be considered

What We Offer

• Access to a structured CPD program
• Regular clinical supervision
• Full support with appraisal and revalidation
• A collaborative, recovery-focused working environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in community-based care

Start Date

ASAP (negotiable) Location: Based in Southend-on-Sea with travel across Essex Salary: Competitive - based on experience

If you\'re a committed and experienced clinician looking to lead, innovate, and inspire in the field of addiction treatment, we\'d love to hear from you.

Apply now to help transform lives and improve community wellbeing.