About the role :
- To provide a clinical assessment, including relevant psychiatric and physical investigation, of a wide range of substance misusers presenting to the service
- To keep accurate appropriate and up-to-date medical and administrative documentation including computer records
- To liaise closely with other relevant professionals and organisations including non-statutory addiction services, adult psychiatric services, general practitioners, medical colleagues, Social Services and Prison Services
- Initiate appropriate prescribing regimes to clients in line with national legislation / guidance and provide specialist prescribing assessments to opiate, stimulant, tranquilizer, barbiturate, alcohol dependent clients
- Work with other team members to ensure effective administration in terms of record keeping, discharge summaries and correspondence to other relevant bodies
- Conduct phlebotomy tests if required and support nursing team in ensuring that the maximum number of service users are tested for BBVs and vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B
- Support nursing team to titrate patients safely on to a treatment regime
- Attend multidisciplinary meetings, promoting the nomination of named link workers and actively supporting the implementation of integrated care pathways
About you :
Medical Degree and completion of Basic Medical Training and Full GMC UK Registration with License to PracticeExperience in delivering evidence based treatments in Substance MisuseGood knowledge of addiction psychiatry and legislation relating to Mental HealthDemonstrable evidence of effective communication skillsKnowledge of the issues facing substance misusers including appropriate medical interventions, social care and health issuesShow a capacity to work alone and the ability to keep calm under pressureProven ability to liaise and maintain a professional relationship with a diverse range of peopleWhat we will give to you :
25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist ProgrammeContributory pension schemeA great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.A friendly and supportive teamTraining, career development & progression opportunitiesProtected monthly CPDRefer a friend schemePlease reflect the attached Job Description and Person Specifications in your application .