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Addictions Credential Regional Leads Coordinator

  • Salary : 1 PA per week

The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) is seeking to appoint an Addictions Regional Leads Co-ordinator to provide national leadership in strengthening and advancing addiction psychiatry training. 

This pivotal role will ensure high-quality educational delivery through coordinated networks of Regional Leads, fostering collaboration, advocating at key College meetings, and overseeing training initiatives. The co-ordinator will also support SAS doctors and higher trainees on their pathway to consultant posts, ensuring training provision remains aligned with evolving service needs.

Key responsibilities

  • Chair the Addictions Regional Leads Network meetings, providing strategic direction.
  • Represent the Network at College committees, including the Addiction SSAC.
  • Provide leadership and oversight to Regional Leads delivering training.
  • Oversee regional Case-Based Discussion (CBD) delivery and reporting systems.
  • Guide educational innovation, including webinars and credentialing pathways.
  • Support workforce development for SAS doctors and higher trainees.
  • Contribute to trainee post development across NHS and third-sector providers.
  • Provide quarterly reports to the Addiction SSAC.

Applicants should demonstrate:

  • Substantial clinical experience in addiction psychiatry.
  • Proven leadership and organisational skills.
  • Experience in training delivery and educational innovation.
  • Strong communication and advocacy skills.
  • Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and innovation in education. 

Eligibility: Open to doctors with significant clinical experience in addiction psychiatry and a demonstrable commitment to service development, education, and leadership. 

How to apply

This role is open to doctors with substantial clinical experience in the field of addictions psychiatry. Applicants should have a demonstrable commitment to service development, education, and leadership within addictions. Those who would like to be considered for this post should submit a short CV and statement expressing interest and demonstrating experience (one A4 side) to credentialing@rcpsych.ac.uk.

Applications should be received by TBC.

Interviews TBC.

2. Regional Leads Co-ordinator Job Description 2026