Would you want to be the lead GP for ground breaking detox unit?

This is a great opportunity to be part of a small dedicated team responsible for the medical care in a 9 bedded unit! To be able to follow people through their complete treatment journey. No on-call and flexible working and hours! Up to 10 sessions per week.

The Dame Carol Detoxification Service is a new substance misuse inpatient service opened in January 2022. It is a 9-bedded unit where individuals are admitted for up to 3 weeks for critical stabilisation or detoxification to help them move forward in their recovery journey.

The direct and indirect problems from substance misuse pervade all aspects of physical and mental health care and yet the opportunities to gain knowledge and experience in this field have reduced significantly over the past 20 years as services have moved out of the NHS and detoxification units have closed down.

Working as part of a small, consistent team with one common goal: to support service users through their inpatient treatment as part of their recovery journey.

As the doctor for the unit you will admit people to the unit and manage their detoxification and any other health problems during their stay.

The variety of the role will keep things fresh and stimulating whilst being part of a supportive team.

The variety of the role will keep things fresh and stimulating whilst being part of a supportive team.

More about the Dame Carol Detoxification service

Our new inpatient unit opened in January 2022, provides residential care and life-saving interventions for those with addictions. This is often a last hope for vulnerable members of our society to break free from their alcohol and drug use. We provide safe and effective detoxification and stabilisation for individuals with alcohol and drug use disorders.

Inclusion, as part of a large NHS Foundation Trust have partnered with Two Saints – a housing association and well-respected local provider – and 20 Local Authority areas to bring this high-quality specialised care and treatment to the area. 

If this sounds like the job for you then please keep reading…

• You will be a GPwSI or a Specialty Doctor (RCGP Level 2 Substance Misuse), with a flexible approach and want to work in a team that encourages new ideas and feedback on how to improve the service.
• You will offer up to 10 sessions per week.
• You will share our values, be committed to providing high quality care and developing you own skills.
• You will be confident in dealing with a wide range of situations and other professionals to provide the best care to service users within the unit.
• You will work in a fully multi-disciplinary team to provide varied and comprehensive interventions.
• We welcome flexible working and part-time applicants.

Working with us…

The successful candidate will benefit from the experience and support of the team and that of its NHS employer. Inclusion provides a wealth of training and development opportunities and extensive experience in providing high quality addiction services nationally in prison and community settings. Inclusion are the members of the NHS Addiction Provider Alliance –a network of NHS trust providing addiction services across the country. 

*Our offer*

By joining our team you can expect the following from us: 

• MPFT will offer an additional 'welcome to MPFT bonus', (50% on joining us and 50% after a period of 12 months service, applicable to external candidates only).
• A contribution towards yearly professional registration fee up to £120.00 per year.
• A contribution towards relocation fees is also available upon application.
• Negotiation of starting salary.
• Access to an individual learning fund.
• Access to a lease car scheme.
• Generous NHS pension scheme.
• Access to NHS discount services i.e. Health service discounts and Blue light schemes. 

If you would like to know more please get in touch, we would love to speak to you. Contact Georges, (Medical Lead) georges.petitjean@mpft.nhs.uk for a further conversation.