GP Special Interest Addictions Psychiatry

GP with Special Interest Addictions Psychiatry

We are seeking a GP with Special Interest in Addiction Psychiatry for our Inclusion Recovery Hub in Hampshire. This is a part time post for 5 sessions a week, predominately based at the Basingstoke Hub with flexibility to cover Aldershot as required

You will be responsible for implementing and coordinating complex packages of care appropriate to the individuals need and work alongside the MDT to address services users wider care needs

You will provide specialist prescribing to individuals who present at the community drug and alcohol treatment service

• Where appropriate to provide training and development support to staff, trainees and students.
• To take on a joint responsibility for sound clinical governance.

To contribute as required to relevant audits.

• To produce reports if required by commissioners.
• To attend meetings with commissioners if required.
• To ensure the successful delivery of the specialist prescribing within the service and support

Partner agencies (Primary and Secondary Care, Pharmacies) to meet best practice standards.

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Inclusion service offers psychological and drug & alcohol services, in the community, and in prisons, and has contracts across the country.

As an organisation we serve a population of 1.5 million and currently employ around 9000 members of staff.

We have a wide range of exciting opportunities for people looking to work in a truly integrated NHS organisation. By joining MPFT you will become part of a team who are empowered and supported to deliver care in a way which is consistent with our values:

• Putting people at the heart of what we do
• Empowering people to improve care and wellbeing
• Delivering better health, better care in partnership

The Post Holder will ensure that the highest levels of clinical governance are visible and operational within their practice and contribute to the review and development of the services prescribing protocols and to areas of potential research and evaluation.

The Post Holder will be expected to maintain an up to date awareness of the infection control precautions relevant to the area of work and implement these in practice. As a minimum, this must include hand hygiene, the use of personal protective equipment, the use and disposal of sharps and communicating the importance to patients, nurses and other health care staff you are working with.

• To assume a key Prescriber role, including allocation of highly complex patients, with responsibility for the delivery of medical aspects of the care plan.
• Attend clinical review meetings where appropriate.

To use electronic records to maintain a proper and accurate record of all client contacts and contacts with concerned others and involved agencies.

• To ensure Continuous professional development in regard to clinical practice.
• To provide medical advice and guidance on complex cases to staff within Inclusion and attend prescribing forums.
• Attending MPFT and Inclusion meetings where appropriate. To contribute to the development of a culture of quality improvement.
• Taking part in reviewing referrals.
• To be involved in Inclusion research and innovation opportunities.

• Medical Degree (MRCGP/MBBS)
• Fully registered with the GMC and on Medical Performers' List/Registered with a licence to practise
• GP applicants must be on the GP register
• Management Qualification
• RCGP working in substance misuse part I and II (or agreeing to work towards promptly achieving these qualifications)

• Have specialist knowledge of current initiatives impacting on services.
• A robust knowledge of drug alcohol treatment.
• A comprehensive understanding of confidentiality and information sharing including child protection
• Knowledge therapeutic strategies e.g.CBT.

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.