Consultant Addictions Psychiatrist

Change Grow Live are looking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist for their substance misuse treatment services in  Sunderland.

The post holder will be the Clinical Lead for the service have responsibility to lead a multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic care for service users.

The post-holder will contribute to the service to ensure that service users consistently receive high quality services that adhere to the best practice guidelines and achieve high professional standards. They will be responsible for contributing to the overall performance of the service to ensure that contractual output targets are achieved. They will be required to record and input client data and information in order that the service operates within contractual, administrative and financial requirements.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide a constant stimulus for improving clinical services and be a role model. They will have a recovery-focussed approach to treatment.

Successful candidates will be able to access a well-developed monthly CPD program, receive regular supervision and be fully supported in the appraisal and revalidation structure. All doctors within Change Grow Live receive weekly protected CPD and are encouraged and supported to get involved in clinical audit and research. Applicants for the above role should have significant experience in addiction medicine at Consultant level.

Change Grow Live are committed to creating an inclusive environment and always work to the principles of fairness and equality of opportunity in all our recruitment processes.

Change Grow Live also expect an assertive approach to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults, and applicants to these posts will need to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to best safeguarding practice.