Specialist Grade Doctor in Addictions Pyschiatry

NHS Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Grade Doctor in Addictions Psychiatry to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves community assessments and treatment for addiction patients, providing specialist input in a well-developed service. The position offers flexible working options and opportunities for academic involvement, along with support for professional development. If you are passionate about addiction psychiatry and want to make a significant impact in the community, this role is an excellent opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Access to educational advisors

Development funds for SAS doctors

Opportunities for research and special interests

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration is essential for this role.
• Minimum of 10 years medical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community assessments and treatment for addiction patients.
• Provide specialist input for inpatient addiction services.

Skills

Community assessment

Addiction treatment

Psychiatry specialties

Detoxification

Co-morbid mental health rehabilitation

Education

Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice

10 years of medical work

6 years in relevant psychiatry specialties

Job description

Specialist Grade Doctor in Addictions Psychiatry

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This position is based at NHS Ayrshire and Arran, with an office at Lister Street, Crosshouse Hospital, and clinical duties at other Addictions bases in East Ayrshire.

Responsibilities include:

1. Community assessment and treatment of patients supported by the East Ayrshire Rapid Access to Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service.
2. Providing specialist input for ten Pan-Ayrshire elective admissions beds within the Addictions Inpatient Unit at Woodland View Hospital, Ayrshire Central, focusing on detoxification and co-morbid mental health and substance rehabilitation.

You will work alongside five existing consultants within a well-developed multidisciplinary and multi-agency service, offering comprehensive addiction services. The department offers active academic programs accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, with opportunities for research and special interests. Support for SAS doctors includes access to educational advisors and development funds.

Minimum requirements:

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice.
• At least 10 years of medical work since primary qualification, with a minimum of six years in relevant psychiatry specialties or equivalent overseas experience.

Terms and Conditions:

Based on the Specialist Contract 2022 (Scotland), with an 8 Programmed Activity week, flexible working options, and potential for additional activities. Negotiable base locations within NHS Ayrshire and Arran are available.

For more information or to arrange an informal visit, contact:

Dr Beinn Wilson, Clinical Director Addictions at 01292 559803.