Job summary
Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry 10 sessions per week Ealing RISE
Do you want to work in an enthusiastic team with a robust MDT delivering addiction treatment?
CNWL NHS FT is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Speciality Grade doctor to join our Ealing service. Ealing RISE (Recovery Intervention Services Ealing) is a multi-agency, multi-disciplinary service, providing treatment to Ealing residents presenting with drug and alcohol-related disorders.
The applicant will be an enthusiastic doctor who is keen to work with this marginalised patient group and is able to work collaboratively within a dynamic, innovative service and with our partner agencies. There are significant opportunities for personal development.
The post holder will work in the RISE community team based in Ealing Sector of the Addictions Directorate. It consists of a partnership between CNWL NHS Foundation Trust and agencies from the third sector. These partners include a Voluntary Sector organisation (CGL), and service user led organisations Build on Belief (BoB) providing recovery support /rehabilitating patients in the community. The Lead Contractor is CGL with CNWL subcontracted to provide clinical services.
The post holder is an integral part of a large team that includes a Consultant Psychiatrist, psychiatry trainee, another Speciality Doctor, NMPs, nurses, psychologists, recovery practitioners and outreach workers.
Interview date: 3rd April 2025 AM onwards
Main duties of the job
The post comprises a 10 session (PA) working week. Clinical duties will be delegated and supervised by the Consultant Psychiatrist who works part time. Appropriate time is allocated to Supporting Professional Activities, which includes Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities such as quality improvement, research and training. The post is primarily based at the main hub of the service in West Ealing currently and the post holder will also be working some sessions in the service hub in Southall. The post is designed to be flexible and the post holder will be expected to respond to strategic developments and the needs of the service.
About us
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff that provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.
As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit our website.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.
We can offer full access to a wide range of staff Benefits Discounts and Offers you can enjoy some listed but not limited to and some are open to your family too.
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- Sponsorship for International candidates
- Relocation allowance up to £8000 subject to policy requirement
- Study discounts for staff
- Flexible working
- Interest free loans season tickets and car parking
- Competitive Bank Rates
- Fitness and Wellbeing
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and participate in patient assessment and the delivery and evaluation of treatment. Responsibilities include assessment of new patients, review of existing patients and planning treatment with keyworkers
- To be responsible for day-to-day medical assessment and decision-making.
- To liaise closely with patients keyworkers, who will be primarily responsible for coordinating their care
- To provide clinical advice to team members on a 1:1 basis and within MDT meetings
- To manage patients undergoing detoxification (either community or inpatient) for drug and/or alcohol dependence
- To initiate, stabilise and maintain patients on opiate substitute treatment (OST)
- To undertake mental health reviews on patients
- To provide health care appropriate to the patients physical health needs by examination and make appropriate referrals to medical colleagues/GPs
- To provide support to designated and prospective Non-Medical Prescribers and work with the Addictions Lead Nurse to develop these roles and relevant governance arrangements
- To participate in providing training to staff as well as students (medical, nursing and social work) attending the service
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and participate in patient assessment and the delivery and evaluation of treatment. Responsibilities include assessment of new patients, review of existing patients and planning treatment with keyworkers
- To be responsible for day-to-day medical assessment and decision-making.
- To liaise closely with patients keyworkers, who will be primarily responsible for coordinating their care
- To provide clinical advice to team members on a 1:1 basis and within MDT meetings
- To manage patients undergoing detoxification (either community or inpatient) for drug and/or alcohol dependence
- To initiate, stabilise and maintain patients on opiate substitute treatment (OST)
- To undertake mental health reviews on patients
- To provide health care appropriate to the patients physical health needs by examination and make appropriate referrals to medical colleagues/GPs
- To provide support to designated and prospective Non-Medical Prescribers and work with the Addictions Lead Nurse to develop these roles and relevant governance arrangements
- To participate in providing training to staff as well as students (medical, nursing and social work) attending the service
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Full GMC registration and current licence to practice
Desirable
- Has obtained MRCPsych (or equivalent) qualification
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty?
- Psychiatry training / experience of at least two years
Desirable
- Experience of working within a mental health inpatient or community setting
- Experience of working in addiction treatment settings
- Experience of prescribing opiate substitute treatments
- Experience of quality improvement
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Able to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach that considers the needs of the whole person
- Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills
- Able to complete medical and mental health assessments
- Able to plan treatment
- IT literacy
Desirable
- Competence in assessing and managing substance use disorders
OTHER
Essential
- Commitment to multidisciplinary working
- Commitment to working with this patient group and to consulting and involving service users in all aspects of their treatment
- Commitment to research, quality improvement and continuing professional development (CPD)
- Commitment to service development for vulnerable populations
- Ability to be flexible and work as part of a changing, dynamic organisation
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Full GMC registration and current licence to practice
Desirable
- Has obtained MRCPsych (or equivalent) qualification
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty?
- Psychiatry training / experience of at least two years
Desirable
- Experience of working within a mental health inpatient or community setting
- Experience of working in addiction treatment settings
- Experience of prescribing opiate substitute treatments
- Experience of quality improvement
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Able to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach that considers the needs of the whole person
- Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills
- Able to complete medical and mental health assessments
- Able to plan treatment
- IT literacy
Desirable
- Competence in assessing and managing substance use disorders
OTHER
Essential
- Commitment to multidisciplinary working
- Commitment to working with this patient group and to consulting and involving service users in all aspects of their treatment
- Commitment to research, quality improvement and continuing professional development (CPD)
- Commitment to service development for vulnerable populations
- Ability to be flexible and work as part of a changing, dynamic organisation
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ealing Recovery Intervention Service (RISE)
99-103 The Broadway, Uxbridge Road
West Ealing,
W13 9BP
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
