Specialty Grade Doctor (SAS) in Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services

Job summary

Provide psychiatric expertise to a multi-disciplinary team within the Renfrewshire Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services. Participate in all aspects of addiction treatment and care, including managing cases with high mental health co-morbidity.

Job details

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included. The shift pattern for this post is to be confirmed. This is a fixed-term post for 12 months. Please note that the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours. Do you want an opportunity to gain experience working in the biggest NHS Alcohol and Drugs Service in the UK, where you can develop your clinical skills and enhance your CV whilst continuing your CPD with protected time? Renfrewshire Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services (ADRS) are recruiting an enthusiastic psychiatrist to the post of Speciality Doctor. This post is initially fixed-term (12 months) and part-time (0.7wte / 7 Programmed Activities). We are seeking an enthusiastic Speciality Doctor with psychiatry experience to join our clinical team. The post is currently based in Back Sneddon Street, Paisley and relates to the Renfrewshire HSCP catchment area. You would be to provide psychiatry expertise to an established multi-disciplinary team with consultant support. You would, in due course, participate in all aspects of addiction treatment and care, including multidisciplinary meetings. The service primarily receives referrals for opiate and alcohol dependency, and has a caseload with a high prevalence of co-morbidity (mental health). The service will consider applications looking for fewer sessions (minimum 0.5 wte). All applicants must have full GMC registration, a licence to practise, and at least 4 years full-time (or equivalent of less than full-time) postgraduate training, two of which must have been within a speciality training programme or demonstrate and evidence of equivalent training, experience and competencies. Previous experience of working in alcohol and drug recovery services is not essential. Any offer of appointment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references and report from Occupational Health Service. Interested? If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you. For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact Dr Saket Priyadarshi, AMD, 0141 303 8948. Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. SPECIALTY DOCTOR Must Meet The Following Criteria shall have full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council (GMC); and shall have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a less than full-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme or specialty registrar locum appointment for training (LAT); or shall have equivalent training, experience or competencies, either in the UK or overseas. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own. Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process. For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.

What you’ll do

Provide psychiatric expertise to a multi-disciplinary team within the Renfrewshire Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services. Participate in all aspects of addiction treatment and care, including managing cases with high mental health co-morbidity.

Requirements

Must have full GMC registration with a licence to practise and at least four years of postgraduate training, including two years in a specialty training programme. Previous experience in alcohol and drug recovery services is preferred but not essential.

Benefits

• Flexible working options • Protected time for CPD

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Psychiatry
• Addiction Treatment
• Clinical Assessment
• Multidisciplinary Teamwork
• Alcohol Recovery
• Drug Recovery
• Mental Health Care
• Patient Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Social Services