Specialty Doctor in Addictions Psychiatry – Manchester

Pulsejobs.com; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Specialty Doctor in Addictions Psychiatry to join an esteemed NHS client’s team in Manchester. The role involves assessing substance use disorders, managing treatment plans, and supervising trainees, with competitive rates offered. Immediate start available for qualified candidates.

Benefits

£300 referral bonus for recommending a friend

Qualifications

• Proven experience in addictions psychiatry, including recent experience in the relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage individuals with substance use disorders.
• Provide comprehensive treatment plans and alternatives to inpatient admission.
• Supervise trainees and participate in MDT meetings.

Skills

Addictions Psychiatry

Mental Health Act

Supervision

Education

Full GMC licence to practise

Section 12 approval

Approved Clinician status

Job description

Job Title:Specialty Doctor in Addictions Psychiatry
Band:Specialty Doctor
Hours:37.5 hours per week
Location:Manchester, Greater Manchester
Rate:Competitive, to be discussed upon application

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor in Addictions Psychiatry to join our esteemed NHS client’s dynamic team based in Manchester, Greater Manchester. This position is available for an immediate start, offering competitive rates.

Key Responsibilities:

The Specialty Doctor in Addictions Psychiatry will assess and manage individuals with substance use disorders, providing comprehensive treatment plans and alternatives to inpatient admission. They will apply the Mental Health Act (MHA) when required, prescribe through the electronic prescribing system, and ensure accurate and thorough documentation. The doctor will supervise trainees both regularly and on an ad hoc basis, provide input in daily Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, and liaise with inpatient wards, community-based services, and primary care. There is no routine requirement to undertake Section 136 work at the Becklin Centre base. The team includes a full-time Specialty Doctor (Agency Locum). S12 and AC Approval are required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Full GMC licence to practise.
• Section 12 approval.
• Approved Clinician status.
• Proven experience in addictions psychiatry, including recent experience in the relevant field.

How to Apply:

If you feel your expertise is suited to this role, please apply today and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail. If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation once they have worked over 200 hours*.

Why Work with Pulse:

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Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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