Outpatients Consultant Psychiatrist – Addictions

Athona Ltd; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Consultant Addictions Psychiatrist to lead a dynamic addiction services team. This role involves providing expert clinical input, conducting assessments, and developing care plans, with competitive salary up to £150k. The candidate should have GMC registration and experience within addiction psychiatry. There are no on-call commitments and flexible working hours available.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Support for continuing professional development

Collaborative multidisciplinary working environment

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with License to Practice.
• Specialist register with substance misuse/Addictions endorsement or general adult with addictions experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams within addiction psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide expert clinical input to addiction services and multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct specialist clinics offering psychiatric assessments and evidence-based treatments.
• Develop, review, and audit care plans for harm minimisation and recovery.

Skills

Full GMC registration with License to Practice

MRCPsych or equivalent

Experience leading multidisciplinary teams

Strong knowledge of clinical prescribing

Commitment to evidence-based practice

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

Specialist register with substance misuse/Addictions endorsement

Job description

Job Description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Addictions Psychiatrist to provide clinical leadership and expert advice within a dynamic addiction services team. This clinical role involves delivering high-quality assessment and evidence-based treatment interventions, leading multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring service users receive best practice care.

You will be required to work 5 days per week, covering across sites, working remotely from base, but with no on-call commitments. There is no home working.

Salary: Up to £150k dependant on experience
Position: Consultant Psychiatrist
Hours: 37.5 hours
Setting: Outpatients – Addictions
Location: West Kent – DA12

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead and provide expert clinical input to addiction services and multidisciplinary teams
• Conduct specialist clinics offering psychiatric assessments and evidence-based treatments
• Develop, review, and audit care plans promoting harm minimisation and recovery
• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to prescribing staff and trainees
• Liaise with health, social care, and community agencies to coordinate care
• Promote integrated care pathways for patients with complex mental health needs
• Participate in service governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives

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

• Full GMC registration with License to Practice and MRCPsych or equivalent
• Specialist register with substance misuse/Addictions endorsement or General Adult with addictions experience. You must be on specialist reg
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams within addiction psychiatry
• Strong knowledge of clinical prescribing and management of substance misuse treatments
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical audit, and professional development

What benefits are on offer:

• No on-call commitments
• Flexible working hours including some evenings/weekends
• Support for continuing professional development and revalidation
• Opportunity to lead service development and quality improvement
• Collaborative multidisciplinary working environment
• Supportive leadership team and professional supervision
• Access to training and research opportunities

What Athona can offer you:

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector
• 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 fulfil 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 Lewis on 01277 245909 or drop an email to [e-mail]