Job Introduction

Part Time: 1.5 - 3 Days per Week

Relocation Support Available

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 misuse services in England and Wales.

Our Herefordshire service is a new fully integrated adult service delivered by Turning Point. 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 will deliver treatment and support across the whole of Herefordshire ensuring a holistic and inclusive approach to recovery in this exciting new service.

We are currently recruiting for a Psychiatrist, Addiction Speciality Doctor or GP Specialist to work as a Clinical Lead in our whole Herefordshire integrated substance misuse 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 the service by:

• Leading on all aspects of clinical governance and quality assurance, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness and patient safety.
• Taking a lead on service development.
• Acting as advisor on commissioning and implementation of policy.
• Championing and leading research and innovation to develop new clinical guidance and service protocols.
• Working with Turning Point colleagues nationally to optimise patient care.
• Providing 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 role 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 face to face in Hereford (to chair meetings, supervise colleagues and undertake any necessary face-to-face consultations); the remainder of the role may be undertaken remotely. The balance 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

About us

Why Turning Point?

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive opportunities to learn and develop, with silver accreditation from Investors in People
• 33 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• Flexible benefit options including cycle to work schemes and season ticket loans
• Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee assistance programme and access to online health and wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Access to a wide range of discounts, including cinema tickets, grocery and high-street shopping and gym memberships

As part of the fight against COVID-19 here are some of the measures we have in place to keep our team members and the people we support safe:

• Enhanced Infection/Prevention Control Measures, including the use of PPE, social distancing and regular testing
• Following all government guidance applicable to our services as a minimum and ensuring our teams are trained effectively
• Strongly encouraging colleagues to receive a vaccination to keep themselves and those around them safe, enabling access through time off & covering transport costs
• Regular updates, FAQs, myth busting from Turning Point’s clinical team as well as wellbeing seminars which provide support on a variety of topics

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

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