Associate Specialist in Substance Use (Psychiatry)
Manx Care
The closing date is 16 October 2024
Job summary
The Drug and Alcohol Team (DAT) provides an Island-wide service to residents of the Isle of Man, of any age, struggling withsubstance dependency. Our patient population varies between 350-400 at any given time, with an average of 19 referrals per month.Amongst the services we offer to patients in our care are community alcohol detoxes, opioid replacement therapies, maintenance and drug detoxes.We also work closely with Tier 2 colleagues to ensure a joined-up approach to care.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will work collaboratively with a dynamic and cohesive Multi-Disciplinary Team of clinicians, trained in many different disciplines and genres.You will also runoutpatient clinics at a variety of locations across the Island, to meet and assess both new and existing patients.In addition to community-based clinics, we also offer clinic support to patients at theIsle of Man Prison, and in a needs-led fashion, a Pregnancy Support Clinic. This role is based overarchingly within Integrated Mental Health Services,with clinical supervision and peer support available ongoingly.If you feel this may be the role for you, please contact us for an informal chat and more information.
About us
By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man youll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Islands healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS. We provide lots of opportunities for professional learning and CPD, this includes use of our well-resourced education and training centre. At many of our locations youll have access to free on-site car parking. People who relocate here can also get a refund on their National Insurance contributions for the first year of living here. In addition, we offer generous relocation packages for most of our roles! On the Isle of Man you can benefit from great lifestyle opportunities, a safe environment and great schools. Manx residents benefit from lower tax rates compared to most countries in the EU.
Date posted
18 September 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£63,971 to £104,657 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
MCX-020281
Job locations
Reayrt Noa
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM4 4RJ
Employer details
Employer name
Manx Care
Address
Reayrt Noa
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM4 4RJ
Employer's website
https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)