Specialty Doctor in Addictions Psychiatry - Norfolk

Salary/Rate:£88,982.40 - £99,819.20, dependent on experience
Job type:Permanent
County:Norfolk
Sector:Psychiatry
Job ref:642
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About the Role

Kaizen Recruitment are proud to be working with a Private Substance Misuse Charity looking for a Specialty Doctor in Addictions Psychiatry for their service in Norfolk. 

Are you looking for a role within a supportive organisation that care about the outcomes of their service users?  Then this maybe the role for you.

Doctors I have previously placed with this organisation have supported & progressed from Clinical Fellow up to Clinical Lead.

About the role:
  • Provide assessments including relevant psychiatric & physical investigations of a wide range of substance misusers presenting to the service.
  • Liaise closely with other relevant professionals & organisations, including non-statutory addiction services, adult psychiatry services, social services & many more.
  • Initiate appropriate prescribing regimes to clients in line with national legislation/guidance and provide specialist prescribing assessments to opiate, stimulant, tranquilizer, barbiturate, alcohol dependent clients
  • Conduct phlebotomy tests if required and support nursing team in ensuring that the maximum number of service users are tested for BBVs and vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B
You will need:
  • GMC Registration with a license to practice
  • Experience in delivering evidence-based treatments in Substance Misuse Patients
  • Good knowledge of addictions psychiatry and legislation relating to mental health
  • Knowledge of the issues facing substance misusers including appropriate medical interventions, social care and health issues
  • UK Psychiatry experience is preferred but not essential
A vibrant city in the Norfolk area, home to one of the top performing universities in the UK, with a strong drive towards regeneration. With lots of schools in the area, it is a good location if you are looking to set up home with your family. 

Close to the countryside & beach, if you are looking for somewhere that has a city buzz but the ability to have a slower pace - this is the place for you!