Job Description

: Specialty Doctor - Psychiatry

Location:

North London NHS Trust -

(Various roles in different sites - Camden,Islington,Barnet,Enfield,Haringey)

Department:

Mental Health Services (Specify: e.g., General Adult / CAMHS / Older Adult / Liaison)

Grade:

Specialty Doctor

Contract Type:

[Substantive / Fixed-Term / Locum]

Working Pattern:

[Full-Time / Part-Time]

Reports to:

Consultant Psychiatrist

Responsible for:

Supporting the clinical assessment, treatment and care of patients with mental health conditions

Salary:

In line with NHS Specialty Doctor Pay Scales

Job Summary

We are seeking a committed and experienced

Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry

to join our dynamic multidisciplinary mental health team at

North London NHS Trust

. The postholder will play a vital role in the assessment, treatment, and management of patients under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist.

Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act is essential

for this role, as the postholder will be involved in Mental Health Act assessments and emergency interventions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments including risk, mental state, and capacity assessments. Provide ongoing care and treatment planning in collaboration with the Consultant Psychiatrist and wider MDT. Participate in daily ward rounds, multidisciplinary meetings, and case conferences. Undertake Mental Health Act assessments, including emergency assessments, as required. Complete timely and accurate documentation of clinical encounters and decisions in line with Trust and GMC standards. Provide leadership and supervision to junior medical staff and trainees as required. Participate in the on-call rota (if applicable).

Legal and Statutory Duties

Undertake responsibilities under the Mental Health Act, including Section 12 assessments and report writing. Ensure adherence to the Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding Adults and Children protocols, and other relevant legislation.

Teaching, Supervision, and Professional Development

Support the teaching of medical students, junior doctors, and allied professionals. Engage in annual appraisals and continuing professional development (CPD) activities. Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement projects. Attend weekly clinical meetings and educational activities.

Person SpecificationQualifications

Essential:

MBBS or equivalent medical degree

Desirable:

MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Registration

Essential:

Full GMC registration with license to practise

Desirable:

Approved Clinician status (or working towards it)

Experience

Essential:

Minimum of 4 years postgraduate experience, with at least 2 years in Psychiatry

Desirable:

Experience in the NHS system

Section 12 Approval

Essential:

Current Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act

Desirable:

Experience conducting Mental Health Act assessments

Skills

Essential:

Excellent clinical, communication, and team-working skills

Desirable:

Audit or QI experience; Teaching/mentoring experience

Other Requirements

Essential:

Commitment to patient-centred, recovery-focused care; right to work in the UK

Desirable:

Familiarity with EMIS, Rio, or other NHS systems

Additional Information

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold high standards of clinical governance, professionalism, and patient safety.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 59.10 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Speciality Doctor Psychiatry