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This is an ideal opportunity for GPs to gain experience of working in multi-disciplinary community alcohol and drug teams and to improve their clinical skills in the management of drug and alcohol problems. We are offering permanent part time opportunities, with an induction and clinical support from senior clinicians.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Addiction Services manage a system of care for individuals with problem drug and alcohol use in the largest health board in Scotland. The health board includes some of the most deprived areas in the UK, with the highest prevalence of problem drug use and alcohol related harms. The provision of accessible, high quality and recovery orientated services are an important component of addressing public health needs and tackling health inequalities.
Treatment, care and support for problem substance use is delivered through integrated working between health and social services. As well as being one of the largest and most dynamic drug and alcohol treatment service providers in Europe, our services are also at the forefront of service developments in many areas including innovative Enhanced Drug Treatment Service, community based Hepatitis C care pathways and community based recovery supports.
Medical Officers deliver a wide range of interventions to individuals with problem drug and alcohol use with the aim of improving health and social outcomes. These include assessment and review of their health needs, substitute prescribing, detoxification and relapse prevention prescribing, providing testing and treatment for Hepatitis C and HIV. Medical Officers are based in integrated community teams, carry a caseload, work closely with specialist services and GPs and are professionally accountable to senior clinicians. They assess and review individuals with drug and/or alcohol dependency.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Alcohol and Drug Services offers all Medical Officers a thorough induction, supervision, CPD and appraisal. We are committed to developing a career path in the field of drug and alcohol treatment.
Applicants must have full GMC registration and a licence to practise.