Job overview
This job is a unique position for a medical post within our NHS inpatient drug and alcohol detoxification unit New Beginnings.
Aspire Doncaster Drug and Alcohol Services provide community and inpatient services.
We are looking for a Trust Grade Doctor wanting to develop a wide range of skills and experience within Addiction Psychiatry. This post is a rare opportunity to work within an inpatient setting.
This full-time post includes 2 sessions of Supporting Programmed Activities (SPAs), enabling the post holder to pursue CPD, service development, management, teaching, or research interests.
The post holder is supported by a full time Addiction Psychiatrist.
Main duties of the job
- We are looking for a doctor who demonstrates the following skills.
The ability to complete comprehensive medical assessments including physical examination.
Prescribe a variety of medications related to physical or mental health conditions, the detoxification and for any medical emergencies that arise.
Formulate and review detoxification plans according to the patient’s progress.
Be able to respond to manage medical and mental health emergencies related to the detoxification or existing health problems.
Input into twice daily MDT meetings.
Work well within the multidisciplinary team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
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This advert is for New Beginnings Trust Grade Doctor with Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Junior Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is Dependent on experience - £54,4999 to £67,325. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Jun 2026.
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