Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and committed Consultant Psychiatrist in our Substance Misuse Services.
Sheffield Treatment and Recovery Team (START) is a progressive, dynamic service which is part of Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust. START delivers high quality and effective drug, alcohol, harm reduction and recovery services in Sheffield across two sites within the city centre. The service operates between the hours of 9:00 am and 8:00pm.
Main duties of the job
Referrals to START are managed through the Single Point of Access Referral process. Referrals are accepted from GPs, hospitals, self-referral, other agencies. All service users receive a Full Comprehensive Assessment which is undertaken by a nurse. Follow on care is provided by the same clinician alongside medical and other MDT members where appropriate.
There is a Trust strategy around the management of clients with Dual Diagnosis and the postholder will be expected to be closely involved with this work.
It is our intention, in the near future, to extend the provision of Addiction services to include Behavioural Addictions, including Gambling. An interest in these subjects would be desirable.
About us
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.
It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of
If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.
We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Specialist care and treatment at secondary care level for those with moderate/severe addictive disorders (alcohol and drugs) including comorbid psychiatric and physical health problems and its management
- Specialist assessment of alcohol use and dependence and its management
- Community detoxification
- We have access to specialist inpatient units based in Manchester and Doncaster under the regional consortium arrangements
- Active on-site community clinics
- Specialist consultation and liaison with local treatment services and teaching hospitals
- Liaison and advice to the locality general practitioners
- Work with other team members to develop clear stepped frameworks for the service in line with NICE guidelines
- Clinical supervision of junior medical staff, clinical staff, and medical students
- Active participation in undergraduate teaching/psychiatric trainees
- Clinical leadership/attendance at multi-disciplinary teammeetings
- Formulation and delivery of appropriate pharmacological and psychological interventions
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Specialist care and treatment at secondary care level for those with moderate/severe addictive disorders (alcohol and drugs) including comorbid psychiatric and physical health problems and its management
- Specialist assessment of alcohol use and dependence and its management
- Community detoxification
- We have access to specialist inpatient units based in Manchester and Doncaster under the regional consortium arrangements
- Active on-site community clinics
- Specialist consultation and liaison with local treatment services and teaching hospitals
- Liaison and advice to the locality general practitioners
- Work with other team members to develop clear stepped frameworks for the service in line with NICE guidelines
- Clinical supervision of junior medical staff, clinical staff, and medical students
- Active participation in undergraduate teaching/psychiatric trainees
- Clinical leadership/attendance at multi-disciplinary teammeetings
- Formulation and delivery of appropriate pharmacological and psychological interventions
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Endorsement in Substance Misuse Psychiatry
- Effective leadership skills
- Ability to deliver care in collaboration with service users and their families/carers.
- Awareness of the funding arrangements in the NHS and recent NHS developments
- Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
- Ability to supervise junior staff
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in service development and/or reconfiguration
Training
Essential
- Certificate of Completion of Training in General Adult Psychiatry (ST6 trainees should be within six months of attainment at the time of the interview) or CESR equivalent.
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligibility for inclusion
- Section 12, AC/RC approved
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Substance Misuse Psychiatry
- Experience to a level allowing recognition of trainer status by the Royal College of Psychiatrist.
- Experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Evidence of experience in medical audit and understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Practical experience of Clinical Audit
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
Desirable
- Teaching/presentation experience (e.g., conference presentation, EBM, research experience).
Other
Essential
- Ability to exercise effective leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Understanding of importance of multi-disciplinary service provision and the care programme approach.
- Understanding of and ability to deliver care in collaboration with service users to promote recovery.
- Sensitivity to needs of different ethnic and minority groups.
- Awareness of gender issues in the service provision.
- Highly effective communication skills.
- Participate in Continuous Professional Development
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Endorsement in Substance Misuse Psychiatry
- Effective leadership skills
- Ability to deliver care in collaboration with service users and their families/carers.
- Awareness of the funding arrangements in the NHS and recent NHS developments
- Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
- Ability to supervise junior staff
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in service development and/or reconfiguration
Training
Essential
- Certificate of Completion of Training in General Adult Psychiatry (ST6 trainees should be within six months of attainment at the time of the interview) or CESR equivalent.
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligibility for inclusion
- Section 12, AC/RC approved
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Substance Misuse Psychiatry
- Experience to a level allowing recognition of trainer status by the Royal College of Psychiatrist.
- Experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Evidence of experience in medical audit and understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Practical experience of Clinical Audit
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
Desirable
- Teaching/presentation experience (e.g., conference presentation, EBM, research experience).
Other
Essential
- Ability to exercise effective leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Understanding of importance of multi-disciplinary service provision and the care programme approach.
- Understanding of and ability to deliver care in collaboration with service users to promote recovery.
- Sensitivity to needs of different ethnic and minority groups.
- Awareness of gender issues in the service provision.
- Highly effective communication skills.
- Participate in Continuous Professional Development
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
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).
