NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Specialist Grade Doctor (CG)
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Specialist Doctor
We are seeking to appoint a full-time Specialist Doctor working with NHS Fife Addiction Services.
About the Role
NHS Fife Addiction Services provide a Fife-wide treatment service to individuals with drug and alcohol-related problems. The service actively works in partnership with other agencies to provide comprehensive care.
Requirements
- You must possess a registered medical qualification.
- Hold full GMC registration.
- Have met the requirements for a specialist doctor position in psychiatry.
- Those from other medical backgrounds will be provided adequate training if otherwise deemed suitable for this post.
Responsibilities
- Provide a comprehensive range of services in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team to patients with addiction problems.
- Main role is in assessment, diagnosis, and management of substance use problems within a multiagency partnership.
- Provide clinical support to the addiction multidisciplinary team.
- Engage in strategic initiatives linked with provision of healthcare for addictions.
- Dedicated special interest sessions allocated for other clinical, teaching, or research activities tailored to the needs and competency of the successful candidate.
- Receive regular structured supervision and be fully supported in the appraisal and revalidation process.
- Candidates aiming to apply for CESR (also known as Article 14) will be supported by the service.
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Benefits
- The service has very strong links with the Universities of St Andrews and Dundee, and you will be encouraged and supported to get involved in clinical audit and/or research.
- Our teaching commitments include undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in addiction medicine.
- We also have teaching placements for nursing, social workers, and health psychology trainees.
Additional Information
- You will be required to travel throughout Fife.
- Fife is an area of considerable historic interest and enjoys areas of outstanding natural beauty.
- A wide range of sporting and cultural facilities are available locally with easy access to the main urban and recreational areas of central Scotland.
- There are excellent rail and motorway transport links to the major UK networks and Edinburgh Airport provides easy access to extensive domestic and international flights.
Salary and Terms
- The salary and terms and conditions of appointment are in accordance with Terms and Conditions of Service for Specialist Doctors.
- We would be happy to consider applications on a part-time or job-share basis and NHS Fife has a number of Family Friendly Policies.
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Application Information
- Information packs can be obtained from and applications forms should be submitted through NHS Scotland jobs.
Informal Enquiries
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Should be directed to:
Susanna Galea-Singer, Consultant and Clinical Lead
Tel: 01592 716446 -
Tracey Clusker, Clinical Service Manager
Tel: 01592 716446
Pre-employment Checks
- A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.
- To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country.
- NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK as part of the pre-employment checks.
Equality and Diversity
- NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
- The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
- NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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