Specialist Grade Psychiatrist in Addictions
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
CNWL is seeking an enthusiastic Specialist Grade Psychiatrist to work across our two Milton Keynes services: HMP Woodhill & ARC-MK.
You will have a keen interest in addiction psychiatry and managing comorbidity. You will join our specialist community team treating individuals with substance misuse and mental health problems. Many service users will also have additional complex physical health needs.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide clinical interventions and support high quality clinical care within 2 services within the Addictions Directorate: HMP Woodhill and ARC-MK.
You will provide clinical leadership to a well-established multidisciplinary team that aspires to provide excellent bespoke care to enable our patients to fulfil their recovery goals and work towards discharge. Clinical duties include patient assessment / reviews, leading MDT meetings and optimising treatment pathways.
You will have a strong commitment to partnership working, building networks and be able to work sensitively within a culturally diverse environment.
About us
HMP Woodhill is a Category B male prison. CNWL provide primary care, mental health and addiction services and is an integral part of the wider prison team, contributing to the rehabilitative culture within the establishment. The addictions service provides both clinical and psychosocial interventions to any individual requiring addiction treatment during their time at HMP Woodhill.
ARC-MK is a large integrated addiction treatment service delivered in partnership with We Are With You (a voluntary sector service). The service combines the elements of education, prevention, treatment and recovery within substance misuse treatment pathways. This includes those entering the service via the criminal justice system.
The services sit within CNWL's Addictions Directorate. This is a large, well-established multi-disciplinary NHS provider, offering a wide range of high quality drug and alcohol treatment interventions. Our vision is to provide service users with exceptional opportunities for recovery by providing outstanding evidence based treatments. We have extensive experience of delivering safe and effective integrated drug and alcohol services across London and Milton Keynes. In addition, our Club Drug Clinic and National Problem Gambling / Gaming Service are recognised for their clinical excellence.
Date posted
22 July 2022
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£80,693 to £91,584 a year Plus £2162 High Cost Allowance
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-D-AD-S-0001-B
Job locations
Addiction Recovery Community (ARC-MK)
33-37 Farthing Grove
Milton Keynes
MK6 4JH
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addiction Recovery Community (ARC-MK)
33-37 Farthing Grove
Milton Keynes
MK6 4JH
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