Job Summary
The post-holder will be the Clinical Lead for the service and provide leadership, expert advice and direction to the service to ensure that service users consistently receive high quality services that adhere to the best practice guidelines and achieve high professional standards. As part of the Senior Management Team you will contribute to the overall performance of recording and inputting client data and information in order that the service can operate within contractual, administrative and financial requirements.
The post-holder will provide regular clinical input to the service through conducting specialist clinics that offer assessment and evidence based treatment interventions. They will be required to work flexibly across operational sites as specified in the service delivery model and work flexibly within an agreed number of hours to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision. This may include some evening and weekend working as determined by service user need.
The post-holder will be expected to take responsibility for personal development, identifying personal training needs and participate in regular supervision and appraisal. They are required to engage fully in the process for revalidation. The post-holder will be responsible for providing clinical supervision to prescribing staff and oversee practice within the service in line with organizational policies, objectives and values.
Main Duties of the Job
This post-holder will be responsible to the Regional Lead Consultant and Associate Medical Director. The successful candidate will be expected to provide a constant stimulus for improving clinical services and be a role model. They will have a recovery-focused approach to treatment.
Successful candidates will be able to access monthly continued professional development programmes, receive regular supervision and be fully supported in the appraisal and revalidation structure. All doctors are encouraged and supported to get involved in clinical audit and research.
About Us
Believe in People
At Change Grow Live, above all else we believe in people. It's the one thing that acts as a foundation for all our work. If you use our services: we understand what you're going through. We won't judge. We believe you can make positive changes in your life. If you work or volunteer for us: we believe in your potential. We believe you can do brilliant, life-changing work.
Our Mission and Vision
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. The vision we're working towards is to develop, deliver and share a whole person approach that changes society. We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.
Date Posted: 14 February 2025
Pay Scheme: Other
Salary: £136,664.32 to £147,501.12 a year Pro Rata & Depending on Experience
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: U0080-25-15586
Job Locations: Change Grow Live, 1 Lamb Street, Coventry, CV1 4AE
Job Responsibilities
To provide a clinical assessment, including relevant psychiatric and physical investigation, of a wide range of substance misusers presenting to the service. In conjunction with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team to plan and deliver appropriate individually tailored treatment plans. To regularly review and monitor patients treatment progress (including results of urinalysis and other laboratory investigations). To keep accurate appropriate and up-to-date medical and administrative documentation including computer records. To liaise closely with other relevant professionals and organisations including non-statutory addiction services, adult psychiatric services, general practitioners, medical colleagues, Social Services and Prison Services. To operate within guidelines, policies and procedures relevant to the post. To provide clinical advice, liaison and consultation as required to colleagues in primary care, community services and acute specialties in line with new ways of working.
Engaging with people who have substance misuse problems and providing them with general healthcare and general mental health assessments and contribute to the development of individual care plans. Provide specialist prescribing assessments to opiate, stimulant, tranquilizer, barbiturate and alcohol dependent clients. Initiate appropriate prescribing regimes to clients in line with national legislation and national and local guidance. Provide medical management and reviews of prescribed clients. Provide sound evidence-based clinical practice to facilitate effective treatment decisions. Work with other team members to ensure effective administration in terms of record keeping, discharge summaries and correspondence to other relevant bodies. Work with management team to ensure all paperwork and records are regularly audited. Conduct phlebotomy tests and support nursing team in ensuring that the maximum number of service users are tested for BBVs and vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B.
Be an active part of the management team to ensure service and organisational goals are met and that clinical standards are kept high. Support nursing team to titrate patients safely on to a treatment regime and ensure that procedures are constantly reviewed to promote best evidenced based practice in accordance with CGLs clinical guidelines. Promote understanding in relation to working with individuals suffering from addiction problems. Develop, review and audit care plans, provide health education especially in regard to harm minimisation, blood borne viruses and overdose prevention. Provide training, advice and support to other clinical staff to ensure safe and effective service delivery. Attend multidisciplinary meetings, promoting the nomination of named link workers and actively supporting the implementation of integrated care pathways. Support and develop the provision of GP shared care in the locality where based. Represent CGL at a range of meetings with other professionals and agencies in order to evaluate, monitor and develop treatment services for substance misusers and minimise barriers to treatment. Take an active part in the implementation, adherence and development of internal and external clinical governance procedures. Carrying out research which will be of benefit to the CGL, National organizations and the wider medical community in the future treatment of patients. Utilise evidence-based psychosocial interventions such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural techniques and brief interventions in both one-to-one and group settings to promote engagement in treatment services, encourage self-esteem, well-being, self-responsibility and enhanced motivation. When necessary, covering duties of their colleagues and other medical staff, in order to ensure continuity of medical care. To participate in cross-cover arrangements with medical colleagues from other CGL regional services. To provide guidance and supervision as appropriate to newly appointed and less experienced medical colleagues. To provide guidance and supervision to Nurse Independent and Supplementary Prescribers.
The post holder should also accept that he/she might be required to perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseeable circumstances at the request of the Lead Consultant or Associate Medical Director consultation with colleagues. Attend multidisciplinary meetings as appropriate. Actively supporting and driving forward the implementation of integrated care pathways. To provide higher intensity and specialist support for clinical cases with complex multidimensional needs. To act as lead in developing effective pathways for individuals with comorbid mental health issues.
Maintaining Good Medical Practice
All doctors are expected to participate in continuing professional development, annual appraisal and revalidation and to join appropriate supervision and PDP groups for the role. Doctors are actively encouraged to take their study leave entitlement in line with Royal College Guidelines and to support the development needs identified in their PDP, Peer Group reviews and appraisal. There is a process of approval which considers the individual personal development plan. The post-holder will attend the monthly Doctors Meeting; which includes an academic programme of CPD, and complex case discussions. They will also be able to attend any other CPD activities organised by this group. There will also be a monthly management meeting for doctors to attend, and this will be chaired by the Lead Consultant. The post-holder will have an annual (GMC) appraisal with a trained appraiser.
Relationships with Others
To work in partnership with users and carers so that they are fully involved in and empowered to make decisions about their treatment and care. To work constructively with managers and clinical colleagues to maintain effective team working and service improvement. Establish good communication and effective working relationships with all relevant agencies in relation to individual patients and service development. Build a knowledge of and links with voluntary and independent service providers locally.
Training and Educational Supervision
To provide clinical supervision, guidance and support to other professionals on a multi-disciplinary basis and with other mental health organisations where appropriate. To remain up to date on professional developments as required by their professional body. To liaise with the Universities and Post Graduate Medical Deaneries in supporting and developing training opportunities for both undergraduate medical students and postgraduate psychiatrists. To act as lead research link with Universities and other related parties. To provide annual appraisals for other doctors as appropriate. To provide educational supervision and training to Psychiatric trainees as required. To provide supervision to other prescribers in the service.
Audit and Health and Social Care Governance
The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical audit meetings as well as to participate in clinical audit and other clinical governance activity. In addition to in-house training and regular supervision the post holder will be encouraged to further their experience and qualifications in the field of addiction by attendance at relevant workshops / courses.
Out of Hours
There are currently no on-call commitments. There may be a requirement to work weekends or evenings which will be discussed with the post holder.
General Terms of Reference:
In carrying out the above duties the post holder will need to: Work flexibly across operational sites as required. Work flexibly within an agreed number of hours of work to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision. Seek to improve personal performance, contribution, knowledge and skills. Participate in appraisal, supervision and Learning & Development processes. Keep abreast of developments in services, legislation and practice relevant to the relevant client group. Ensure the implementation of all Change Grow Live policies. Contribute to maintaining safe systems of work and a safe environment. Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post including attendance at Senior Management Meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Medical Degree and completion of Basic Medical Training.
* Full GMC - UK Registration with License to Practice.
* MRCPsych or equivalent qualification.
* Consultant Psychiatrist on the GMC specialist register with an endorsement in Substance Misuse.
* Demonstrable experience of leading a multi-disciplinary team. Application of evidence based practice.
* Clinical auditing skills to inform evaluation of the service and identify areas for development.
Desirable
* Experience in clinical research.
* Experience in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
* Section 12 approved or equivalent.
Experience Essential
* Good understanding and knowledge of addiction psychiatry including management of opiate substitution therapy, opiate and alcohol detoxification and post detoxification pharmacology.
* Knowledge of legislation relating to Mental Health.
* Demonstrable evidence of effective communication skills.
* An understanding of the work of other agencies including non-statutory services.
* Experience of working with substance misuse and mental health issues and a clear understanding of the need for and ability to deliver quality services.
* Sound and demonstrable knowledge of clinical prescribing issues including management and oversight of complex prescribing regimes and off-licence medications.
* Knowledge of the issues facing substance misusers including appropriate medical interventions, social care and health issues.
* Ability to assess and care plan service users and formulate written reports as necessary.
* Community based support practices.
* Maintain professional boundaries and work effectively with partnership agencies.
* Demonstrate skills to undertake administrative duties and PC literacy. Experience of contributing to project development.
* Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.
* Commitment to the principles of equality and diversity in relation to all people.
* Ability to embrace the principles of recovery.
* Commitment to new ways of working.
* Employ a professional, empathetic and non-judgmental attitude towards service users.
* Communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing.
* Respond flexibly to the demands of the post.
* Work as a member of a team.
* Ability to encourage and support the involvement of other colleagues in service delivery.
* Show a capacity to work alone and the ability to keep calm under pressure.
* Show commitment to facilitating positive outcomes for service users.
* Mobility to travel across sites.
* Member of a medical defence association.
* Proven ability to liaise and maintain a professional relationship with a diverse range of people.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Change Grow Live
Address: Change Grow Live, 1 Lamb Street, Coventry, CV1 4AE
Employer's Website: https://www.changegrowlive.org/
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