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Post: consultant addiction psychiatrist
Base: EriSKay House, Stobhill hospital
Interview Date: 8th December 2021
Do you want an opportunity to work with the biggest Alcohol and Drugs Service in Europe, whilst continuing your CPD with protected time, and with the opportunity to enhance your CV?
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services (ADRS) are responsible for the delivery of addiction treatment and care services for currently over 12,000 clients. The services range from local Community Alcohol and Drug Teams through to specialist day and inpatient care, together with liaison provision for both general psychiatry and acute hospital services and an Alcohol Related Brain Disorder (ARBD) Team. Our multidisciplinary structure includes professionals from the fields of medicine, nursing, social care, psychology, occupational therapy, dietetics and pharmacy; Glasgow ADRS is also a major commissioner of the voluntary and independent sector.
We are seeking an enthusiastic specialist to join our clinical team.
The post is currently officed at Eriskay House, Stobhill Hospital and relates primarily to the catchment area of North East Glasgow, with RMO responsibilities for admissions to Eriskay House. You would participate in all aspects of patient care, including multidisciplinary meetings providing consultant leadership and expertise. The service is currently undergoing a medical and prescribing workforce review, with potential implications for this post and associated functions. Any change will be discussed through the usual job plan discussions.
Full registration with the GMC, MRCPsych or FRCPsych or equivalent and a CCST in general adult psychiatry with an endorsement in addictions are essential. You must be eligible for approval under the Scottish Mental Health Act as an AMP.
The posts combine the satisfaction of participating in an innovative and developing clinical service to a client group with high levels of morbidity for alcohol, drugs and mental health problems, together with the opportunity to become involved in further developing our recovery orientated system of care as well as a number of research projects and teaching initiatives.