Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Substance Misuse Services

4 weeks ago


StokeonTrent, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Locum Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Specialist Directorate in North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality medical care to patients with substance misuse issues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out new referral assessments and deliver therapy or refer to colleagues for relevant interventions.
  • Formulate care and treatment plans, prescribe various types of treatment, and provide guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness.
  • Actively support patients and their families, communicating clinical information to explain a diagnosis and treatment options using various methods to ensure practical understanding.
  • Communicate with patients and the wider multidisciplinary team on shared patient decision making.
  • Work in and where appropriate, lead a multidisciplinary team.
  • Assess and prioritise patient/client requirements, delegating effectively to others.
  • Recognise, review, and report a patient's condition and any changes to the patient and the multidisciplinary team.
  • Perform basic administrative and clerical tasks, such as keeping records of test results, writing prescriptions, providing information to patients, and monitoring treatment plans.
  • Help teach and train other junior doctors and medical students and other multidisciplinary team members.

About Us

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust is a leading provider of excellent services, with a sound future and a commitment to delivering high-quality care to our patients. We have restructured our services to embed and drive forward an integrated, locality-based model of care, providing a patient-centred provision of support and treatment.

What We Offer

  • A friendly and supportive environment.
  • Your own office and administrative support to your role.
  • Free parking.
  • A flexible relocation package.
  • Flexible hours and remote working options.

About the Unit

The Edward Myers Unit is an NHS-run, medically managed inpatient detoxification service, specialising in caring for people with severe and complex medical and/or psychiatric needs who require supervision in a controlled medical environment. We provide a 24-hour planned programme of medical and nursing evaluation, care, and treatment to address the complex physical, mental health, and behavioural needs of people with substance-related disorders.

Our Team

Our specialist, multidisciplinary team is committed to providing the very best care for patients and their families, using an innovative, person-centred approach to support people to achieve and sustain long-term recovery.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Essential Experience

  • Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.


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