Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership, a vibrant new partnership delivering substance use treatment and recovery services across Lincolnshire from April 2024. Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership is delivered between Turning Point, Framework and Double Impact. The partnership combines Turning Points national experience as an outstanding substance use provider together with Double Impacts specialism in lived experience and recovery and Frameworks expertise supporting service users with complex issues.
Our Recovery First model underpins everything at Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership, with lived experience recovery fully integrated and visible throughout.Lincolnshires residents will benefit from Lincolnshire Recovery Partnerships highly integrated and highly localised approach, supporting with multiple issues across all parts of Lincolnshire,
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Lead will lead the service by:
1. Leading on all aspects of clinical governance and quality assurance, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness and patient safety
2. Taking a lead on service development
3. Acting as advisor on development and implementation of policy
4. Championing and leading research and innovation to develop new clinical guidance and service protocols
5. Working with Turning Point colleagues nationally to optimise patient care
6. Providing clinical supervision, appraisal (where appropriate) and training to clinical colleagues
They will treat the most complex patients in the service, and will:
7. Provide expert advice to other clinicians on diagnosis, assessment and care planning, for example on complex drug interactions, comorbid drug-related physical and mental health issues, and integration of psychosocial and medical treatment
8. Accept referrals of people with the most severe or complex needs
9. Provide expert oversight of provision of psychosocial support, based on comprehensive knowledge of research evidence
10. Lead introduction of innovative interventions to improve outcomes and quality of provision
11. Undertake complex prescribing, for example injectable opioid substitution treatments, if necessary
12. Provide liaison drug and alcohol services in acute medical and psychiatric settings and expert advice to courts
13. Provide expert advice to accountable officers and responsible officers
About us
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job we offer you a career.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we areable to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
(Please see attached Role Profile)
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:
14. Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future were proud to have a silver accreditation fromInvestors in People.Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
15. 33 days paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost
16. An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You'll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
17. Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
18. Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
19. Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
20. A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more all free to you and your immediate family
21. Recognition awards to recognise colleagues inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
22. Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
23. A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
24. We are currently recruiting for an Addiction Psychiatrist or GP Specialist to work as a Clinical Lead in our Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership service. Youll have the chance to make a real difference to the lives of the people we support who are experiencing difficulties from drugs and alcohol use.
25. We are looking for an experienced specialist doctor who can take a lead on service delivery and development. As such, both clinical experience / expertise and leadership skills are paramount.
26. The successful candidate will need to be accredited as specialist in substance use treatment, and should either:
27. 1. Be listed on the GMCs Specialist Register as a psychiatrist with an endorsement in addiction, with the supervision and CPD requirements this entails;
28. OR
29. 2. Have training, experience and supervision equivalent to this, as certified by the GMC through an appropriate Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR);
30. OR
31. 3. Be listed on the GMCs GP Register (or appropriate equivalent) and have appropriate training, qualifications and experience
32. Turning Point is committed to the ongoing professional development of all our staff and we offer regular structured supervision, a well-developed monthly CPD program and full support with appraisals and revalidations. Through joining Turning Point, you will receive a warm welcome, peer support, extensive training, regular supervision and the chance to thrive in a lively and aspirational organisation.
33. We are looking to appoint the right candidate and can be flexible with respect to their availability the post can be full-time, part-time or a job share.