Consultant Psychiatrist

Job Description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Consultant Addictions Psychiatrist to join a specialist community substance misuse service supporting individuals with complex alcohol and drug dependencies, including those with co-occurring mental health needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide clinical leadership within an established multidisciplinary team, delivering expert addiction psychiatry interventions while helping shape innovative and recovery-focused community services.

The successful candidate will play a key role in service development, clinical governance and improving outcomes for individuals affected by substance misuse across the local community.

Salary: £138,714.28 – £149,713.64 per annum DOE
Position: Consultant Addictions Psychiatrist
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Full Time
Setting: Community Substance Misuse and Addiction Services
Location: West Sussex, South East

Your key responsibilities will be;

• Provide clinical leadership within community addiction services.
• Deliver specialist psychiatric assessments and diagnostic formulations.
• Lead complex risk assessments and management plans.
• Oversee community detoxification and substitute prescribing pathways.
• Support multidisciplinary teams with clinical advice and supervision.
• Maintain high-quality clinical records and governance standards.
• Collaborate with external agencies and partner organisations.

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has;

• Medical degree and MRCPsych qualification or equivalent.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Specialist Register entry in relevant psychiatry specialty.
• Significant experience within addiction psychiatry services.
• Strong leadership and multidisciplinary working skills.

What benefits are on offer?

• Salary up to £149,713 per annum.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Community-based specialist role.
• Leadership opportunities within senior management.
• Multidisciplinary working environment.
• Opportunities for service development involvement.
• Ongoing professional development support.

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service.
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector.
• Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding.
• Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK.
• A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations.
• Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.

Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.

If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Mia on 01277 245859 or drop an email to mia.bartlett@athona.com.