Specialty Doctor

 

• To provide a clinical assessment, including relevant psychiatric and physical investigation, of a wide range of substance misusers presenting to the service 
• 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 

• 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. 

• Work with other team members to ensure effective administration in terms of record keeping discharge summaries and correspondence to other relevant bodies. 

• 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 

• Support nursing team to titrate patients safely on to a treatment regime. 

• Attend multidisciplinary meetings, promoting the nomination of named link workers and actively supporting the implementation of integrated care pathways. 

 

 

• Medical Degree and completion of Basic Medical Training and Full GMC UK Registration with License to Practice 

• Experience in delivering evidence based treatments in Substance Misuse 

• Good knowledge of addiction psychiatry and legislation relating to Mental Health 

• Demonstrable evidence of effective communication skills 

• Knowledge of the issues facing substance misusers including appropriate medical interventions, social care, and health issues 

• Show a capacity to work alone and the ability to keep calm under pressure. 

• Proven ability to liaise and maintain a professional relationship with a diverse range of people. 

 

 

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”. 

• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme 

• Contributory pension scheme 

• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. 

• A friendly and supportive team 

• Training, career development & progression opportunities 

• Protected monthly CPD. 

 

 

 

If this sounds like you and you’d like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we’d love to talk to you. 

 

 

CGL Specialty Doctor (£92,575.07 - £103,849.41)

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

9/9/2026

Phillip Elliott | phillip.elliott@cgl.org.uk | 07930236293

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