Consultant Addictions Psychiatrist

Overview

At Change Grow Live, we believe in the power of recovery and the importance of expert clinical leadership in transforming lives.

We're looking for an experienced and compassionate Consultant Addictions Psychiatrist to join our highly regarded Bi-Borough service, supporting residents across Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea.

This is an opportunity to combine strategic clinical leadership with direct patient care, working within one of London's most dynamic and diverse communities. You'll play a pivotal role in helping people affected by substance use achieve safer, healthier and more fulfilling lives while shaping the development of a high-performing multidisciplinary service.

Lead exceptional clinical care. Shape the future of addiction treatment.

Why this role?

As Clinical Lead for the service, you'll be a key member of the Senior Management Team, providing expert advice, leadership and clinical oversight to ensure the highest standards of care and governance are maintained. You'll work alongside a dedicated team of nurses, prescribers, recovery coordinators, psychologists and partner agencies to deliver evidence-based treatment and drive continuous improvement.

This role offers the rare opportunity to influence both individual recovery journeys and wider service development, combining clinical excellence with strategic impact.

Why Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea?

The Bi-Borough service sits at the heart of two of London's most vibrant and complex boroughs. Our teams work with a diverse population, supporting individuals with a wide range of substance use, physical health, mental health and social care needs.

The service has strong partnerships with primary care, mental health providers, acute hospitals, housing services and local authorities, creating opportunities for genuinely integrated care and innovation. You'll join a collaborative and ambitious leadership team committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for local communities.

About you

You'll be an accomplished Consultant Psychiatrist with a passion for addiction medicine and a commitment to improving outcomes for people experiencing substance use and mental health challenges.

You'll bring:

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise.
• MRCPsych (or equivalent).
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register as a Consultant Psychiatrist with endorsement in Substance Misuse.
• Significant experience working within addiction psychiatry and substance misuse services.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing service development.
• Strong knowledge of addiction treatment, prescribing and clinical governance.
• A collaborative leadership style and commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

The Details

Hours: Part Time – 22.5 Hours per Week Monday to Wednesday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Salary: Competitive Consultant Salary Package

For part-time roles, salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing

• Acting as Clinical Lead for the service, providing expert leadership and clinical governance.
• Delivering specialist addiction psychiatry clinics, assessments and evidence-based treatment interventions.
• Leading on complex clinical decision-making, prescribing and treatment planning.
• Providing supervision and support to prescribers, nurses and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Developing pathways for individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health needs.
• Supporting service development, clinical audit, quality improvement and governance activity.
• Building strong relationships with GPs, mental health services, acute trusts, local authorities and other partner organisations.
• Contributing to the development of innovative and integrated models of care.

What we offer

At Change Grow Live, you'll find an environment where expertise is valued, innovation is encouraged and your contribution genuinely matters.

You’ll benefit from:

• Protected CPD and study leave opportunities.
• Regular clinical supervision, appraisal and revalidation support.
• Opportunities to contribute to service development, research and innovation.
• Access to a national network of Consultant Psychiatrists and senior clinical leaders.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Paid Wellness Hour each week.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible and supportive working arrangements.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

Salary Range: £142,182.14 – £153,456.49

ILW / OLW / Fringe

ILW / OLW / Fringe: N/A – outside London Weighting Area

Closing Date

2/7/2026