Job Introduction

At Turning Point, we are recognised leaders in helping people recover from addiction and gain control of their lives. By providing the right support at the right time and making sure that people can find all the help they need, we have grown into one of the largest providers of substance use services in England and Wales.

Our Herefordshire service is a fully integrated service delivered by Turning Point, supporting young people and adults. There is a focus on partnership working throughout the service to support those in the local community who need assistance to achieve their goals. We deliver treatment and support across the whole of Herefordshire ensuring a holistic and inclusive approach to recovery.

We are currently recruiting for a Consultant Addiction Psychiatrist, GP Specialist in Addiction or experienced Addiction Speciality Doctor to work as a Clinical Lead in our Herefordshire integrated substance use recovery service. You’ll have the chance to make a real difference to the lives of the people we support who are experiencing difficulties from drugs and alcohol use.

Passionate about people, you’ll enjoy the opportunity and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career within a social enterprise. So, if you’re ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge with a sector leader then this could be the opportunity for you.

Role Responsibility

The Clinical Lead will:

• Lead on all aspects of clinical governance and quality assurance, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness and patient safety.
• Take a lead on service development.
• Act as advisor on commissioning and implementation of policy.
• Champion and lead research and innovation to develop new clinical guidance and service protocols.
• Work with Turning Point colleagues nationally to optimise patient care.
• Provide supervision, appraisal and training to clinical colleagues.

They will treat the most complex patients in the service, and will:

• Provide expert advice to other clinicians on diagnosis, assessment and care planning, for example on complex drug interactions, comorbid drug-related physical and mental health issues, and integration of psychosocial and medical treatment.
• Accept referrals of people with the most severe or complex needs.
• Provide expert oversight of provision of psychosocial support, based on comprehensive knowledge of research evidence.
• Lead introduction of innovative interventions to improve outcomes and quality of provision.
• Undertake complex prescribing, for example injectable opioid substitution treatments if necessary.
• Provide liaison drug and alcohol services in acute medical and psychiatric settings and expert advice to courts.
• Provide expert advice to accountable officers and responsible officers.

The Clinical Lead vacancy is part time, and the level of time commitment is negotiable dependent on the candidate’s availability and suitability for the post.

It is envisaged that 1.5 days per week would be the minimum requirement, of which at least one day would need to be in person in Hereford (to chair meetings, supervise colleagues and undertake any necessary face-to-face consultations); the balance of the remainder will be determined by the candidate and the service taking into account the make-up of the clinical team, the experience of the candidate and the needs of the service.

The Ideal Candidate

Turning Point is committed to the on-going professional development of all our staff, and we offer regular structured supervision, a well-developed monthly CPD program and full support with appraisals and revalidations. Through joining Turning Point, you will receive a warm welcome, peer support, extensive training, regular supervision and the chance to thrive in a lively and aspirational organisation.

We are looking for an experienced specialist doctor who can take a lead on service delivery and development. As such, both clinical experience / expertise and leadership skills are paramount.

The successful candidate will need to be accredited as ‘specialist’ in substance use treatment, and should either:

1. Be listed on the GMC’s Specialist Register as a psychiatrist with an endorsement in addiction, with the supervision and CPD requirements this entails;

OR

2. Have training, experience and supervision equivalent to this, as certified by the GMC through an appropriate Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR);

OR

3. Be listed on the GMC’s GP Register (or appropriate equivalent) and have appropriate training, qualifications and experience in addiction

About us

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• 26 days’ paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 28 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
• Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees Turning Point Benefits.

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