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Person specification

Essential

Good understanding and knowledge of addiction psychiatry including management of opiate substitution therapy, opiate and alcohol detoxification and post detoxification pharmacology.
Knowledge of legislation relating to Mental Health.
Demonstrable evidence of effective communication skills.
An understanding of the work of other agencies including non-statutory services.
Experience of working with substance misuse and mental health issues and a clear understanding of the need for and ability to deliver quality services.
Sound and demonstrable knowledge of clinical prescribing issues including management and oversight of complex prescribing regimes and off-licence medications.
Knowledge of the issues facing substance misusers including appropriate medical interventions, social care and health issues.
Ability to assess and care plan service users and formulate written reports as necessary.
Community based support practices.
Maintain professional boundaries and work effectively with partnership agencies.
Demonstrate skills to undertake administrative duties and PC literacy.
Experience of contributing to project development.
Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.
Commitment to the principles of equality and diversity in relation to all people.
Ability to embrace the principles of recovery.
Commitment to new ways of working.
Employ a professional, empathetic and non-judgmental attitude towards service users.
Communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing.
Respond flexibly to the demands of the post.
Work as a member of a team.
Ability to encourage and support the involvement of other colleagues in service delivery.
Show a capacity to work alone and the ability to keep calm under pressure.
Show commitment to facilitating positive outcomes for service users.
Mobility to travel across sites.
Member of a medical defence association.
Proven ability to liaise and maintain a professional relationship with a diverse range of people.
Medical Degree and completion of Basic Medical Training.
Full GMC - UK Registration with License to Practice.
MRCPsych or equivalent qualification .
Consultant Psychiatrist on the GMC specialist register with an endorsement in Substance Misuse.
Demonstrable experience of leading a multi-disciplinary team.
Application of evidence based practice.
Clinical auditing skills to inform evaluation of the service and identify areas for development.

Desirable

Experience in clinical research.
Experience in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Section 12 approved or equivalent.

Consultant Addictions Psychiatrist

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Person specification