Specialty Doctor

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.

Change Grow Live are looking to recruit a Specialty Doctor for their substance misuse treatment service in Stockton Recovery Service 

The post holders will work under the Regional Lead Consultant  for the service and have responsibility to work with a multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic care for client of both services.

Location: Stockton
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Full Time Salary Range: £90,317.14 - £101,316.49 (dependent on experience and pro rata for part-time)

*Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

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:

• Clinical Assessments: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and physical health assessments.
• Medical Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records and correspondence.
• Collaborative Working: Liaise with GPs, adult mental health services, social services, and prison healthcare.
• Specialist Prescribing: Initiate and oversee prescribing regimes in line with national guidelines.
  Phlebotomy & BBV Support: Conduct tests as needed and support vaccination programs.
• Safe Titration: Work alongside the nursing team to ensure safe induction onto treatment.
• 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:

• Medical Degree with completion of Basic Medical Training and Full GMC Registration with License to Practice.
• Experience in delivering evidence-based treatments for substance misuse.
• Strong knowledge of addiction psychiatry, harm reduction, and relevant legislation.
• Excellent clinical communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work autonomously and remain calm under pressure.
• 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

Join Us & Make an Impact

If this sounds like the right role for you, we would love to hear from you. Please ensure your application reflects how your skills and experience align with the job description.

Apply today and be part of a team that’s transforming lives.

Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.