General Practitioner

General Practitioner Southend-on-Sea Community Addictions Service Location: Southend-on-Sea & across Essex Overview We are seeking a General Practitioner to join our Southend-on-Sea Community Addictions Service . This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified professional who is passionate about improving addiction treatment and supporting multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care. The ideal candidate will be one of the following: A Consultant Psychiatrist (with a substance misuse endorsement), or A GP with a Special Interest in Addictions , or A Specialist Addiction Doctor with relevant experience. Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership Take overall clinical responsibility for patient care. Lead monthly patient review meetings and attend daily team briefings. Deliver clinical sessions across Essex. Ensure the delivery of high-quality, recovery-focused treatment in line with best practice. Team Collaboration & Development Work closely with the Operations Manager to enhance service delivery. Provide guidance and support to multidisciplinary teams. Offer clinical supervision and contribute to staff training and development. Governance & Quality Assurance Participate in clinical audits, governance activities, and quality improvement initiatives. Support service evaluation and innovation projects. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and professional standards. What We Offer A structured Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme Regular clinical supervision and peer support Full support with appraisal and revalidation An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on peoples lives What Were Looking For Essential MRCPsych or an equivalent international qualification Registration on the GMC Specialist Register (or GP Register with experience in addictions) RCGP certification in the management of drug misuse (Parts 1 & 2) Proven experience in addiction medicine About Us Our Vision To support people in overcoming addiction and criminal lifestyles, enabling them to build productive, fulfilling lives. Our Values Empowering Supporting people to grow, change, and achieve their goals Collaborative Working together and respecting each others strengths Expert Using evidence-based approaches to deliver quality outcomes Courageous Speaking up, taking responsibility, and driving change Innovative Embracing creativity and new ways of working Key Competencies Strong communication and leadership skills Resilience and a solution-focused mindset Adaptability and openness to change Professional accountability and self-awareness A creative, forward-thinking approach to service delivery If you are passionate about recovery-focused care and want to play a key role in leading a dedicated clinical team, we would love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-11-03