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    Addictions Credential Regional Leads Coordinator

    • Salary : 1 PA per week
    • Closing date : 12/06/2026

    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