Job summary
This is an opportunity for a psychiatrist with an addictions endorsement to provide addiction psychiatry leadership to the Alcohol Care team (ACT) and Alcohol Clinical Care Suite (ACCS) based at and run by St Thomas's Hospital. They will join a small SLAM team of addiction psychologists working in the unit. The post is currently occupied a holder of a fixed term contract and this recruitment process is to ensure the role is permanently filled.
Main duties of the job
- Provide clinical leadership for the ACT jointly with the clinical lead for the team.
- Deliver high quality medical and psychiatric assessments for patient referred to the ACT.
- Work with others to develop and work within robust governance system appropriate for the ACT which will be run by GSTT.
- Provide clinical guidance and advice to other clinicians within ACT and ACCS.
- Work closely with other St Thomas clinicians to provide training and develop protocols for non-specialist management of substance misuse issues on wards.
- To liaise with colleagues in other substance misuse agencies and primary care with regard to the management and transfer of patients between the ACT/ACCS and other agencies.
- Participate in the GSTT and SLAMs clinical governance framework by contributing to audit, quality improvement projects and clinical research, and responding to investigation of incidents and complaints as required.
- Work collaboratively with the SLAM liaison psychiatry team at GSTT.
- Teach medical students and junior medical colleagues. Teach across the Addictions CAG
- Participate in Continuing Professional Development, including annual appraisals, being a member of a Peer Group, and be subject to revalidation. The Responsible Officer (RO) for the post will be the Medical Director of SLaM NHS Foundation Trust.
- Agree and review job plan objectives with addictions directorate leadership in consultation with staff at St Thomas.
About us
The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is committed to innovation, effective interventions and improved service user outcomes. It has 230 community, inpatient and outpatient-based services. It provides mental health services to the people of Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham and Croydon, as well as substance misuse services for people in Lambeth, Bexley, Greenwich, Richmond and Wandsworth. We also provide tertiary specialist services to people from across the UK.
The Trust has 4,800 staff. We treat 64,000 patients a year in the community across 74 community sites, and provide inpatient care to 3700 people a year, in 786 beds across 8 inpatient sites. It has close links in education and research with the Institute of Psychiatry and Guy's, King's and St Thomas' School of Medicine, both of which are part of King's College London.
The Trust is committed to working closely with users and carers, our four partner local authorities, CCGs and NHS hospitals. Services are primarily focused on people with severe and enduring mental illness. However, it also promotes good mental health, early intervention to prevent more serious problems and provide support to primary care in dealing with people with less severe problems. The trust has a strong community focus and our services are provided in a wide range of settings including people's own homes, GP practices, day centres, residential and nursing homes, prisons and hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Addictions CAG, which incorporates SLAM addictions, aims to combine strengths in clinical service provision, policy, teaching and research. It operates in a matrix structure with the Lewisham and Addictions operational directorate. It provides community services in a range of partnerships with voluntary sector agencies for the London Boroughs of Lambeth, Wandsworth, Richmond, and Bexley as well as an alcohol assertive outreach team which operates across Lambeth and Southwark and an Alcohol care team in KCH.
The CAG has a strong research record under the leadership of Professor Sir John Strang (drugs), Professor Colin Drummond (alcohol) and Professor Ann McNeill (tobacco). They are supported by a range of non-clinical academics.
The CAG hosts an MSc in Addiction run by KCL as well as a range of other academic teaching activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Addictions CAG, which incorporates SLAM addictions, aims to combine strengths in clinical service provision, policy, teaching and research. It operates in a matrix structure with the Lewisham and Addictions operational directorate. It provides community services in a range of partnerships with voluntary sector agencies for the London Boroughs of Lambeth, Wandsworth, Richmond, and Bexley as well as an alcohol assertive outreach team which operates across Lambeth and Southwark and an Alcohol care team in KCH.
The CAG has a strong research record under the leadership of Professor Sir John Strang (drugs), Professor Colin Drummond (alcohol) and Professor Ann McNeill (tobacco). They are supported by a range of non-clinical academics.
The CAG hosts an MSc in Addiction run by KCL as well as a range of other academic teaching activities.
Person Specification
Qualifications, registration and training
Essential
- CCT in General Adult Psychiatry with addictions endorsement or within 6 months of gaining CCT at time of interview
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree eg MD, MSc, PhD or other clinical qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in all aspects of addiction psychiatry
Desirable
- Experience of working in addictions liaison
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high quality care and staff morale
Desirable
- Management experience in the organisation and development of services
Quality improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of QI. Must have undertaken and completed QI projects.
Desirable
- Evidence of service development
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
Desirable
- Experience of providing training and education to a large range of staff
Person Specification
Qualifications, registration and training
Essential
- CCT in General Adult Psychiatry with addictions endorsement or within 6 months of gaining CCT at time of interview
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree eg MD, MSc, PhD or other clinical qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in all aspects of addiction psychiatry
Desirable
- Experience of working in addictions liaison
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high quality care and staff morale
Desirable
- Management experience in the organisation and development of services
Quality improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of QI. Must have undertaken and completed QI projects.
Desirable
- Evidence of service development
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
Desirable
- Experience of providing training and education to a large range of staff
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, St Thomas’ Hospital,
Westminster Bridge Rd,
London
SE1 7EH
Employer's website
https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
