NHS Scotland
Specialist Grade Doctor (CG)
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Job Title: 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
- Registered medical qualification
- Full GMC registration
- Requirements for specialist doctor position in psychiatry met
- Other medical backgrounds considered with adequate training if deemed suitable
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 multi-agency partnership.
- Provide clinical support to the addictions multidisciplinary team.
- Engage in strategic initiatives linked with the 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 support in the appraisal and revalidation process.
- Supported for candidates aiming to apply for CESR (also known as Article 14).
Benefits
- Opportunity to be involved in the delivery of a recovery-oriented approach to complex and multi-morbidity cases using a consultancy model.
- Strong links with the Universities of St Andrews and Dundee.
- Encouraged and supported to get involved in clinical audit and/or research.
- Teaching commitments include undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in addiction medicine.
- Teaching placements for nursing, social workers, and health psychology trainees.
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Location
- Travel throughout Fife required.
- Fife is an area of considerable historic interest with areas of outstanding natural beauty.
- Wide range of sporting and cultural facilities available locally.
- Easy access to the main urban and recreational areas of central Scotland.
- Excellent rail and motorway transport links to the major UK networks.
- Edinburgh Airport provides easy access to extensive domestic and international flights.
Compensation
- Salary and terms and conditions of appointment are in accordance with Terms and Conditions of Service for Specialist Doctors.
- Salary is pro rata for part-time hours.
Application Process
- Consider applications on a part-time or job-share basis.
- NHS Fife has a number of Family Friendly Policies.
- Information packs can be obtained from and applications forms should be submitted through NHS Scotland jobs.
Informal Enquiries
- Susanna Galea-Singer, Consultant and Clinical Lead
- Tel: 01592 716446
- Tracey Clusker, Clinical Service Manager
- Tel: 01592 716446
Legal Requirement
- Requirement to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.
- Legal requirement for individuals to demonstrate relevant permission to work in the UK granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.
- Pre-employment checks will include verification of entitlement to work in the UK.
- More information on routes of permission can be found on the GOV.UK website.
- Essential to check right to work in the UK before submitting the application form.
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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.
Flexible Working and Support
- NHS Scotland offers flexible working and family-friendly policies.
- Fully supports disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
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