Outpatients Consultant Psychiatrist – Addictions

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

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Consultant Addictions Psychiatrist in Preston. This role involves providing clinical leadership in addiction services, conducting assessments, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must hold full GMC registration and MRCPsych or equivalent, with experience in addiction psychiatry. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £150k, flexible working hours, and no on-call commitments.

Benefits

Support for continuing professional development

Opportunity to lead service development

Collaborative multidisciplinary working environment

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide expert clinical input to addiction services.
• Conduct specialist clinics offering psychiatric assessments.
• Develop, review, and audit care plans promoting harm minimisation.

Skills

Clinical prescribing

Leadership

Evidence-based practice

Education

Full GMC registration with License to Practice

MRCPsych or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

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

Details

Salary: Up to £150k dependant on experience
Position: Consultant Psychiatrist
Hours: 37.5 hours
Setting: Outpatients – Addictions
Location: Preston – PR1

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 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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 offers 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 fulfils your career goals.

Interested?

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]