GP In Substance Misuse

Bringing primary care into drug and alcohol treatment services for Haringey.

Hours of work: 1-3 sessions / 1-2 days per week (9am-5pm)

Remuneration: £10,000 per session per annum (depending on experience).

Contract length: 12 Months (fixed term)

Responsible to: Assistant Medical Director / GP Clinical Lead

Accountable to: Chief Executive Officer

Interview date: Thursday 26th February 2026 (No other date will be offered.)

Main duties of the job:

The GP@TG Service was commissioned in response to the sharp rise in drug related deaths for those in drug treatment centres. Investigation into these revealed that they most often relate to poor general health and or self-neglect. Co-Production consultation told us clients face many barriers in accessing their GPs and health care shame, guilt, low self-worth, missing appointments as well as trying to have enough time with the GP. Following two successful years of operation, the GP@TG Service has been able to expand its reach into HAGA to provide the same service in a dedicated space for patients with alcohol misuse.

About us:

We are the Haringey GP Federation, a young and growing organisation working with 34 member practices in the diverse and vibrant borough of Haringey in North London. Our vision is to support the people of Haringey to be healthier and happier. We do this by strengthening, innovating and advocating for strong and sustainable General Practice in Haringey. Our friendly, collaborative team has deservedly earned a strong reputation for providing best practice Primary Care services at scale. We are proud that our team's achievements have won external recognition, including at a recent HSJ awards for demonstrating professionally diverse clinical leadership in primary care. We welcome and encourage innovative ways of working which respond to the changing needs of the population in Haringey. We are building a sustainable workforce that is fully equipped and motivated for the work we undertake and constantly seek to expand opportunities which allow development for our staff and practices alike.

Job responsibilities:

This pioneer project provides a service for those accessing substance misuse treatment with a focus on physical health, complex medical issues and long-term conditions. This will be a bespoke primary care service that works to complement the support and recovery teams who will focus on the substance misuse treatment programme. It seeks to help improve clarity on physical health issues, pull focus into unmet needs and foster close working of professionals to support shared management plans across services. It will seek to offer an opportunity to engage and empower patients to have better insight and autonomy over their health issues. It is also a great opportunity to learn about the different drug and alcohol services in Haringey and creating connections with the different professionals involved. Our vision is to have a sustained, positive impact on health outcomes in this vulnerable group of patients who often experience challenges in their interface with the health service to the detriment of their health.

This is an amazing and exciting opportunity for a motivated, organised and enthusiastic individual who is prepared to draw on their professional skills to undertake work that is both challenging and clinically very interesting. A professional who would like to gain experience in a service that seeks to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes in a marginalised cohort.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications: Registered GP, GMC and RCGP qualification or equivalent
• DBS clearance
• Current and valid certification
• Basic Life Support
• Evidence of continuing professional development activities
• Experience working with patients experiencing substance misuse
• Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
• Proficient in use of EMIS
• Confident in use of email

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.