About this role
Job summary
This job is a unique position for a medical post within our NHS inpatient drug and alcohol detoxification unit New Beginnings.
Aspire Doncaster Drug and Alcohol Services provide community and inpatient services.
We are looking for a Trust Grade Doctor wanting to develop a wide range of skills and experience within Addiction Psychiatry. This post is a rare opportunity to work within an inpatient setting.
This full-time post includes 2 sessions of Supporting Programmed Activities (SPAs), enabling the post holder to pursue CPD, service development, management, teaching, or research interests.
The post holder is supported by a full time Addiction Psychiatrist.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a doctor who demonstrates the following skills.
The ability to complete comprehensive medical assessments including physical examination.
Prescribe a variety of medications related to physical or mental health conditions, the detoxification and for any medical emergencies that arise.
Formulate and review detoxification plans according to the patient's progress.
Be able to respond to manage medical and mental health emergencies related to the detoxification or existing health problems.
Input into twice daily MDT meetings.
Work well within the multidisciplinary team
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full registration with the GMC and license to practice
Experience Essential
oAbility to complete comprehensive assessments and form appropriate treatment plans including mental and physical health issues. oExperience of assessing and managing medical emergencies oExperience of safely prescribing medications for physical and mental health conditions oDemonstrate the ability to concisely, accurately and legibly record appropriate aspects of the clinical assessment and management plan oDemonstrate the ability to work effectively with colleagues, including team working. oMaintaining good medical practice oExperience of teaching, and training
Desirable
oExperience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings. oExperience of treating patients with substance misuse issues.
Skills Essential
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: . That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English. . Have achieved the scores of 7.5 in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples, they must provide supporting evidence. The aptitude and potential to develop a role within the service with special emphasis on leading on quality and clinical standards and engaging in service improvement Committed to Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
Knowledge of research processes
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address New Beginnings
Marshall Avenue
Doncaster
DN4 0QP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)