Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult (Addiction Psychiatry) North London NHS Foundation Trust

PT Pemeringkat Efek Indonesia (PEFINDO); London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist at a leading foundation in North London. The role involves working within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, providing holistic care to patients with substance misuse issues. The position offers a full-time substantive role with competitive terms, including Inner London Weighting, and involves various clinical responsibilities and leadership.

Qualifications

• Full-time position with 10 Programmed Activities.
• Involves working with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with diagnosis and medication reviews.
• Providing clinical assessments and follow-ups.
• Maintaining effective communication with colleagues and patients.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Risk Assessment

Communication

Education

Consultant Psychiatrist

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an enthusiastic and dynamic team in Islington.

This post is for 1.0 WTE Consultant Psychiatrist working within the Islington Better Lives Drug and Alcohol Service, created due to current postholders reducing their sessions and additional investment from OHID.

The post is available from 1st October 2025 and is being offered as a substantive post pending approval by The Royal College of Psychiatrists.

The post-holder will be part of a multidisciplinary team that includes statutory and voluntary sector roles, providing holistic care to patients. The service is community-based, delivered from 3 sites, and involves working across these sites with 1.3 other substantive Consultant Psychiatrists, GPs, core trainees, and specialty doctors.

National terms and conditions apply, with Inner London Weighting.

This is a full-time substantive position for 10 Programmed Activities: 7.5 Direct Clinical Care and 2.5 Supporting Professional Activities.

The medical team is led by two part-time Consultant Psychiatrists, with additional team members including a part-time GP with a special interest in substance misuse, core trainees, and other staff. The post involves providing assessments, follow-ups, and service development opportunities.

The primary record system is RiO, with read-only access to EMIS for senior clinicians. Technology support, including a laptop and mobile, will be provided to facilitate agile working across sites. Office space and admin support are available at the Margarete Centre.

Further details can be found in the Job Description.

North London NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving mental health care, with a strategic focus on high-quality, equitable, and accessible services, staff support, research, and technology innovation.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Assisting with diagnosis, medication reviews, management, risk assessments, crisis, and self-help plans.
2. Providing clinical assessments and follow-ups.
3. Supporting the MDT through case discussions and training.
4. Providing clinical leadership and advice to GPs and practice staff.
5. Maintaining effective communication with colleagues, patients, and carers.
6. Carrying out assessments under the Mental Health Act and domiciliary assessments.
7. Liaising with local mental health and primary care services, voluntary sector, and engaging in service development and governance activities.

This advert closes on Monday, 2 June 2025.