Specialty Doctor

Change Grow Live; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable organization in London seeks a Specialty Doctor to support substance misuse treatment. You will assess and prescribe treatments while working in a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have a medical degree and GMC registration, along with experience in addiction psychiatry. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including professional development opportunities and 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays

Paid 'Wellness' hour each week

Employee Benefits: Discounts on shopping

Contributory pension scheme

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in evidence-based treatments for substance misuse.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Calm under pressure and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and physical health assessments.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Liaise with other healthcare services.
• Initiate prescribing regimes.
• Conduct tests and support vaccination programs.
• Contribute to care planning and risk management.

Skills

Addiction psychiatry knowledge

Clinical communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Medical Degree

Full GMC Registration with License to Practice

Job description

Specialty Doctor - Substance Misuse Treatment Service

Make a Difference with Change Grow Live

At Change Grow Live, we are a charity driven by the belief that everyone deserves access to high-quality care and support. Our core values—Be Open, Be Compassionate, Be Bold—guide everything we do, ensuring that we deliver holistic, person-centred treatment to those who need it.

We are looking for a Specialty Doctor to join our Substance Misuse London Service. You will work under the Clinical Lead for the service and have responsibility to work with a multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic care for people who use our services. The successful candidates will be expected to provide a constant stimulus for improving clinical services and be a role model. They will have a recovery-focused approach to treatment.

Location: Whitechapel, London

Full Time Salary Range: £90,317.14 - £101,316.49 (dependent on experience and pro rata for part-time)

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st March 2026

Responsibilities

Your Role & Responsibilities

As a Specialty Doctor, you will play a key role in delivering evidence-based interventions, ensuring that individuals receive the highest standard of medical care. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Clinical Assessments: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and physical health assessments.
2. Medical Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records and correspondence.
3. Collaborative Working: Liaise with GPs, adult mental health services, social services, and prison healthcare.
4. Specialist Prescribing: Initiate and oversee prescribing regimes in line with national guidelines.
5. Phlebotomy & BBV Support: Conduct tests as needed and support vaccination programs.
6. Safe Titration: Work alongside the nursing team to ensure safe induction onto treatment.
7. Multidisciplinary Team Meetings: Contribute to care planning, risk management, and integrated care pathways.

About You

We are looking for a doctor who is passionate about delivering high-quality care and committed to improving outcomes for people with substance use disorders. The ideal candidate will have:

1. Medical Degree with completion of Basic Medical Training and Full GMC Registration with License to Practice.
2. Experience in delivering evidence-based treatments for substance misuse.
3. Strong knowledge of addiction psychiatry, harm reduction, and relevant legislation.
4. Excellent clinical communication and interpersonal skills.
5. The ability to work autonomously and remain calm under pressure.
6. A collaborative approach, working with a diverse range of partners and stakeholders.

What We Offer You

At Change Grow Live, we value and support our clinical teams, offering:

• Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after five years of service.
• Wellbeing Support: Paid 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a Wellness Hub, and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Professional Development: Protected CPD time each month, training, and career progression opportunities.
• Employee Benefits: Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
• Pension Scheme: Contributory scheme to support your future.
• Supportive Team Culture: Work within a friendly, multidisciplinary team that values collaboration and learning.
• Refer a Friend Scheme