Consultant Psychiatrist – Level 3 Psychosis Pathway (Kentish Town)

Company: North London Nhs Foundation Trust
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Job Description:

Job summary

This post is for 0.6 WTE Consultant Psychiatrist working within the Kentish Town Core Team, level 3 Psychosis Pathway as work progresses with the transformation of community mental health services in line with the NHS Long Term plan.

Main duties of the job

General Expectations of a Consultant Psychiatrist employed with North London NHS Foundation Trust include

  • To work within the MDT promoting respect for all professional groups and focusing upon coherent and integrated teamwork.
  • To be Section 12(2) approved and have approved clinician status and participate in the Trust-wide Section 12 daytime rota.
  • To provide second opinions for Consultant colleagues if requested.
  • To keep up with administration and note-keeping on the electronic patient record system in a timely manner, including letters to GPs, Dialog+ and risk assessments.

About us

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.

Our Five-Year Strategy

  • We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
  • With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
  • We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
  • We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.

Job responsibilities

This post is for 0.6 WTE Consultant Psychiatrist working within the Kentish Town Core Team, level 3 Psychosis Pathway as work progresses with the transformation of community mental health services in line with the NHS Long Term plan.

The post is a substantive post available as soon as possible, the post is available as the current consultant is retiring.

The post-holder will be part of a multidisciplinary team which includes both statutory and voluntary sector roles and provides holistic care to patients in a primary care setting aligned to the Kentish Town Primary Care Networks.

It is anticipated that a 1.0 WTE post holders will conduct 4-5 assessments per week pro rata and hold a short-term caseload of up to 80-100 patients pro rata at any one time with GPs remaining as main case holders within this collaborative model. As a 6PA post the case numbers would be expected to be proportionate.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Registration

Essential

  • Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a license to practice. Must be on the specialist register or within 6 months of gaining a Certificate of Completion of Training
  • Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent higher qualification in psychiatry
  • Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility) – qualifies to act as a Responsible Clinician
  • Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD programme and in good standing

Desirable

  • Other relevant post-graduate qualification
  • Trained as an Educational Supervisor for doctors in training
  • Training as a Consultant mentor

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge and observance of the requirements and duties of a doctor laid down by the GMC in Good Medical Practice.
  • Clinical knowledge of the full range mental disorders.
  • Experience in the assessment of complex clinical cases involving severe and enduring mental illness, specifically those with complex mood anxiety & trauma presentations/disorders and significant risk histories and the ability to assertively engage and manage such cases.

Desirable

  • Experience in teaching small and large groups

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change.
  • Ability to effectively communicate ideas and influence others.
  • Good knowledge of and ability to use both spoken and written English

Desirable

  • A special interest or willingness to develop one in an area which helps to meet the needs of the Trust

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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Posted: October 10th, 2026