Job summary
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Addictions Psychiatristto join our new Treatment & Recovery service in Bolton, are you experienced in substance misuse treatment and want to make a real difference to the lives of the people we support, their families and community? Join Waythrough and be part of a multidisciplinary team who will strive to become an outstanding service.
As a Consultant Addiction Psychiatrist, you will be part of the leadership team within the services, taking on the role of Medical Lead alongside our Clinical Services Lead. You will provide clinical leadership, expert advice both within the service and beyond and ensure that the people of Bolton who use our service receive high quality evidence-based care.
Waythroughs clinical teams are supported by a multi-disciplinary, forward thinking, and innovative Clinical Department. Regular clinical supervision, peer support groups, appraisal and support with revalidation is available, as well as generous CPD time and annual leave.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- To provide clinical leadership, advice, and operational direction for both clinical and non-clinical teams within the service and wider primary care colleagues in respect of all medical aspects of care.
- Undertake service user centred assessments, including relevant psychiatric and physical investigation, monitoring, evaluation and reviews in service and outreach settings.
- Lead on any specialist pathways/treatment clinics, within the service, for those with co-occurring mental health conditions
- Undertake the initial review, triage and ongoing support of complex dual diagnosis/presentation including pregnancy and young people.
- Provide clinical and specialist psychiatric input to inform and influence clinical culture, quality and standards, and implementation of clinical models.
- Lead in-service Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings.
- Support the clinical team through individual clinical reviews to support discussion and the development of a safe and effective treatment plan.
- Liaise with all agencies delivering services to or sharing care of clients including but not limited to sharing care with GPs and other agencies such as hospital specialists.
- Provide prescribing information and advice to Pharmacy and GPs.
About us
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, weve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services and its all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job its a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
Details
- Date posted: 28 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience Competitive
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: B0061-26-0035
- Job locations: Bolton, Bolton, BL1 1SE, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
To provide clinical/medical leadership, advice and operational direction for both clinical and non-clinical teams within the service as part of the management team. To deliver drug and alcohol clinical and prescribing services to the service population including those with co-occurring mental health conditions.
Key Accountabilities (List of accountabilities specific to this role)
Provide clinical leadership, advice, and operational direction for both clinical and nonclinical teams within the service and wider primary care colleagues in respect of all medical aspects of care. Develop and lead on specialist treatment pathways/clinics, within the service, for those with cooccurring mental health conditions Undertake service user centred assessments, including relevant psychiatric and physical investigation, monitoring, evaluation and reviews in service and outreach settings. Undertake the initial review, triage and ongoing support of complex dual diagnosis/presentation including pregnancy and young people Support the clinical team through individual clinical reviews to support discussion and the development of a safe and effective treatment plan. Work in conjunction with the clinical team to deliver and manage specialist care and treatment to those with a mental health condition. Provide clinical and specialist psychiatric input to inform and influence clinical culture, quality and standards, and implementation of clinical models. Lead in-service Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCpsych qualification
- License to practice and on the GMC Specialist
- Psychiatrist with drug and alcohol addiction specialism/general psy
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