Edgware LAS Doctor (CT1- CT3 equivalent) - Thames Ward | North London NHS Foundation Trust

Camden And Islington NHS Foundation Trust; Edgware; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic resident doctor to join their in-patient mental health team at Edgware Community Hospital. This role offers hands-on experience in managing severe mental illnesses, with responsibilities including patient reviews and developing skills through clinical supervision. Ideal candidates will participate actively in multidisciplinary collaboration and have opportunities for training. The position is part of a commitment to improving mental health care across North London.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to gain experience in managing severe mental illnesses.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily MDT meetings and patient reviews.
• Gain experience in psychiatric assessment and patient management.
• Consolidate physical health monitoring skills.

Job description

Overview

Job Summary - We are seeking an enthusiastic resident doctor (CT1-3 equivalent) to join our in-patient mental health team at Edgware Community Hospital, Barnet, London. This post offers an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience in managing severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, within a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Participating in daily morning MDT meetings, patient reviews, and case formulation discussions
• Gaining comprehensive experience in psychiatric assessment, patient management, and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Developing your skills through excellent clinical supervision and training opportunities
• Consolidating physical health monitoring skills through completion of physical checks, ECGs and bloods
• Completion of discharge summaries
• Develop a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and its application

About North London NHS Foundation Trust

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.

Additional information

Please see attached JD for more details on the role.

This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Sep 2025