Job Summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Staffordshire Treatment and Recovery System (STaRS) Team as a Registered Consultant Psychiatrist. STaRS is part of our Inclusion Services based in Stafford.
You will provide clinical leadership to the Staffordshire Service in supporting a holistic approach to drug and alcohol treatment, contribute to the development of policies and procedures and programme of continuous improvement, research and evaluation within the service and take the lead on developing and managing a trainee rotational program.
You will undertake specialist prescribing and medical assessment/treatment for service users attending a community drug and alcohol treatment service, including titration, stabilisation, detoxification and review.
The role is part-time. 4 sessions, 16 hours per week. Flexibility will be considered.
Main duties of the job
As Consultant Psychiatrist you will be responsible for implementing and coordinating complex packages of care appropriate to the individuals’ needs and work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to address service users’ wider care needs.
As Part Of This Role, You Will:
* Provide clinical supervision to the other medics, clinic lead and other prescribers as required
* Provide specialist prescribing to individuals who present at the community drug and alcohol treatment service
* Provide medical advice and guidance on complex cases to staff within Inclusion and attend prescribing forums
* Take an active role in Inclusion research and innovation opportunities
* Ensure the service is compliant with CQC standards
About Us
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Inclusion service offers psychological and drug & alcohol services, in the community, and in prisons, and has contracts across the country. We serve a population of 1.5 million and employ around 9,000 staff. We are recruiting across MPFT and provide opportunities within a truly integrated NHS organisation with values focused on putting people first, empowering care, and delivering better health in partnership.
Essential and Desirable Qualifications
Experience
Essential
* Have significant post qualification experience.
* Have good experience of working within the substance misuse field
* Demonstrate an understanding for the need for multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.
Desirable
* Previous management/leadership experience
Qualifications
Essential
* Medical Degree (MRCGP/MBBS)
* Fully registered with the GMC and on Medical Performers' List/Registered with a licence to practise
* On specialist register (have the addiction endorsement)
Desirable
* Management Qualification
* RCGP working in substance misuse Part I and II (or agreeing to work towards promptly achieving these qualifications)
Disclosure and Other Checks
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 DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on overseas criminal records checks and UK registration is provided in the original advert.
Employer details
Employer: Inclusion
Address: Stafford STARS Hub, 10 Browning Street, Stafford, ST163AT
Website: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk
Additional information
UK registration with current professional status is required. AI usage in applications may be monitored for fairness and transparency. The vacancy may close early if there is a high volume of applications.
Date posted: 13 August 2025 | Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff | Grade: Consultant | Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum | Contract: Permanent | Working pattern: Part-time
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