Speciality Doctor Addiction Psychiatry | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 04 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £61,542 - £99,216 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 January 2026 |
| Location: | Doncaster, DN4 0QP |
| Company: | Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7623181/376-DMS-037 |
Summary
Speciality Doctor – New Beginnings Doncaster Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Detoxification Unit
We have an exciting for a Speciality Doctor 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 candidates with a passion for Addiction Psychiatry who would like the rare opportunity to work within an inpatient setting.
The post holder will have their own office, free parking, and administrative support. The post holder is supported by a full time Addiction Psychiatrist. The unit is also near the city centre, motorways and rail links.
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. There is a generous study leave allowance, a Mentoring scheme and there are Leadership and Development opportunities, including the opportunity to become an appraiser. Assistance with relocation is available in certain circumstances.
A comprehensive job description is available on the NHS Jobs Website. For further information and to arrange a visit please contact Dr Salvaji, Consultant Psychiatrist (Tel: 03000213900) or emailabhijeetha.salvaji@nhs.net
1Clinical Duties/ Responsibility for Patient Care
1. Complete assessments of patients admitted to the unit. Complete a full history, physical examination.
2. Prescribe a variety of medications related to physical or mental health conditions, the detoxification and for any medical emergencies that arise.
3. Formulate and review detoxification plans according to the patient’s progress.
4. Be able to respond to manage medical and mental health emergencies related to the detoxification or existing health problems.
5. Input into twice daily MDT meetings.
6. Work with the ANP and Team leader in ensuring referral to the unit are appropriate.
7. When Consultant Psychiatrist is on leave review blood test results and sign batch prescriptions for the community.
8. Provide care to patients in the community in emergency situations.
To be part of clinical governance for Aspire Drug and Alcohol Services including quality improvement work
The Grounded Research team offers many opportunities to get involved in research at all stages of training and experience. The post holder will be able to take part in research
7The post holder will be expected to engage in annual appraisal and subsequent revalidation to the schedule set by the GMC.
You will be allocated an appraiser on joining the Trust, the appraiser will change every three years.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
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
This advert closes on Thursday 18 Dec 2025
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