Consultant Psychiatrist

Be part of an innovative new service catering to both adults and young people affected by substance misuse in Sefton.

If you aspire to work for a compassionate organisation that believes in people and possess the energy and determination to launch a groundbreaking service, this opportunity is for you.

An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Psychiatrist with significant experience in substance misuse to join our Sefton service.

At Change Grow Live, our commitment to making a difference in the lives of our Service Users is unwavering. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, tailoring our approach to each individual's needs to find the best treatment and care options. Guided by our core values of being open, compassionate, and bold, our team embodies these principles daily, striving to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest.

Our team in Sefton is made up of a passionate and diverse group of professionals, bringing together experienced managers, dedicated NMPS, empathetic Nurses, devoted recovery staff, outstanding peer mentors, and incredible volunteers. 

Together we are committed to transforming lives and fostering hope. We believe that every person deserves the opportunity to overcome addiction and build a brighter future.

Where: Merseyside, based in our Bootle service

Salary: £136,664.32 to £147,501.12 dependent on experience

Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract Type: Permanent 

As a team, we are collectively committed to providing comprehensive support, medical interventions, and clinical care to those who access our services. The post-holder will play a crucial role in maintaining the high standards of our service, ensuring that individuals receive consistent, high-quality care that aligns with best practice guidelines and upholds professional standards.

Key Responsibilities:

This post-holder will be responsible for fulfilling the following duties:

• Good medical care: Provide a clinical assessment, including relevant psychiatric and
  physical investigation, of a wide range of substance misusers presenting to the service.
• Review and Monitor: patients’ treatment progress (including results of urinalysis and other laboratory investigations). 
• Documenting: To keep accurate appropriate and up-to-date medical and administrative documentation including computer records.
• Specialist Assessments: Provide specialist prescribing assessments to opiate, stimulant, tranquilizer, barbiturate and alcohol dependent clients. 
• Working with others: Attend multidisciplinary meetings, promoting the nomination of named link workers and actively supporting the implementation of integrated care pathways.
• Represent Change Grow Live: Represent the service at a range of meetings with other
  professionals and agencies in order to evaluate, monitor and develop treatment services for substance misusers and minimise barriers to treatment.
• Maintaining good medical practice: participate in continuing professional development, annual appraisal and revalidation and to join appropriate supervision and PDP groups for the role.

About You:

• Medical Degree and completion of Basic Medical Training.
• Full GMC-UK Registration with License to Practice.
• Experience in delivering evidence based treatments in Substance Misuse 
• Good knowledge of addiction psychiatry and legislation relating to Mental Health 
• Demonstrable ability to work independently with minimal consultant supervision.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary team setting and with other agencies.
• Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
• Experience in working with substance misuse and mental health issues.

What We Offer:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) increasing anually for the first 5 years.
• Paid 'Wellness' hour weekly, 'Wellness' hub, and Employee Assist Programme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Varied benefits incl. shopping, cinema, and holiday discounts.
• Supportive team, training, career progression opportunities.
• Competitive rates of pay, free eye tests, product discounts.
• Refer a friend voucher scheme.
• Protected weekly CPD.

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role

Join us in making a positive difference in people's lives.