Speciality Doctor Addiction Psychiatry | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS trust in Doncaster seeks a Speciality Doctor for their inpatient drug and alcohol detoxification unit. The role involves managing patient care, formulating detoxification plans, and participating in clinical governance. Applicants should have a passion for Addiction Psychiatry and a valid Medical Degree. The position includes administrative support and opportunities for professional development. Expect assistance with relocation and generous study leave. This is a full-time role with an insightful team dedicated to quality service.

Benefits

Free parking

Administrative support

Mentoring scheme

Generous study leave allowance

Qualifications

• Must complete assessments of patients admitted to the unit.
• Experience with prescribing medications for detoxification.
• Ability to formulate and review detoxification plans.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and full history of patients.
• Prescribe medications related to detoxification.
• Manage medical emergencies related to detoxification.

Skills

Passion for Addiction Psychiatry

Ability to manage medical emergencies

Experience in clinical governance

Effective communication skills

Education

Medical Degree

Full GMC Registration

Job description

Speciality Doctor – New Beginnings Doncaster Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Detoxification Unit

We have an exciting opportunity for a Speciality Doctor post within our NHS inpatient drug and alcohol detoxification unit New Beginnings.

Aspire Doncaster Drug and Alcohol Services provide community and inpatient services.

We are looking for candidates with a passion for Addiction Psychiatry who would like the rare opportunity to work within an inpatient setting.

The post holder will have their own office, free parking and administrative support. The post holder is supported by a full‑time Addiction Psychiatrist. The unit is also near the city centre, motorways and rail links.

This full‑time post includes two sessions of Supporting Programmed Activities (SPAs), enabling the post holder to pursue CPD, service development, management, teaching or research interests. There is a generous study leave allowance, a Mentoring scheme and Leadership and Development opportunities, including the opportunity to become an appraiser. Assistance with relocation is available in certain circumstances.

A comprehensive job description is available on the NHS Jobs Website. For further information and to arrange a visit please contact Dr Salvaji, Consultant Psychiatrist (Tel: [phone]) or email [e-mail].

Clinical Duties / Responsibility for Patient Care

1. Complete assessments of patients admitted to the unit. Complete a full history and physical examination.
2. Prescribe a variety of medications related to physical or mental health conditions, the detoxification and for any medical emergencies that arise.
3. Formulate and review detoxification plans according to the patient’s progress.
4. Be able to respond to and manage medical and mental health emergencies related to the detoxification or existing health problems.
5. Input into twice daily MDT meetings.
6. Work with the ANP and team leader to ensure referral to the unit is appropriate.
7. When the Consultant Psychiatrist is on leave review blood test results and sign batch prescriptions for the community.
8. Provide care to patients in the community in emergency situations.

Other Responsibilities

• Be part of clinical governance for Aspire Drug and Alcohol Services including quality improvement work.
• Engage in annual appraisal and subsequent revalidation to the schedule set by the GMC.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our people and hold a learning half‑day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first‑class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

Please view our Strategy using the link below: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation. View our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

This advert closes on Thursday 18 Dec 2025.