Substance Misuse / Addictions Consultant psychiatrist

Athona Ltd; London; On-site

Job description

We have an excellent permanent job opportunity for an Addictions Consultant Psychiatrist to work for a hospital based in London. This is a part-time role, where you will contribute to the service to ensure that service users consistently receive high quality services that adhere to the best guidelines and achieve high professional standards.

The general working hours are 15 hours per week, and there are no on-call requirements.

Salary: £54,665 – £59,000 per annum (for 15 hours per week, dependent on experience)

Position: Substance Misuse & Addictions Consultant

Setting: Outpatient setting

Location: Northwest London

Essential Qualifications:

1. Medical Degree with Basic Medical Training completion.
2. Full GMC-UK Registration with a License to Practice.
3. MRCPsych or equivalent qualification.
4. Consultant Psychiatrist on the GMC Specialist Register with a Substance Misuse endorsement.

Essential Skills & Experience:

1. In-depth knowledge of addiction psychiatry, including opiate substitution therapy, detoxification protocols, and post-detox pharmacology.
2. Experience working with substance use and mental health challenges, with a commitment to delivering high-quality care.
3. Strong understanding of clinical prescribing and governance.
4. Flexibility to work across different sites and adapt to service needs.

Responsibilities:

1. 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each year of service.
2. Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme.
3. Contributory pension scheme.
4. A great selection of benefits including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
5. A friendly and supportive team.
6. Training, career development & progression opportunities.
7. Protected weekly CPD.
8. Paid registration fees.

Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.

If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Frankie on 01277 286 033.