Senior Consultant Psychiatrist - Forensic LD Team Lead

North London NHS Foundation Trust; Botany Bay; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to work within an MDT, providing leadership and clinical expertise. The role emphasizes Section 12(2) approval, clinician status, and participation in a daytime rota, with responsibilities including risk assessments, governance, and timely documentation in the electronic patient record system.

The post involves contributing to Serious Incident investigations, maintaining mandatory training, and attending Consultant and

Qualifications

• MDT teamwork and integrated care approach
• Section 12(2) approved and clinician status
• Provide second opinions when requested
• Maintain timely administration and notes in the EPR system
• Assist with Serious Incident investigations and complaints
• Keep mandatory training up to date
• Attend Consultants' and Management meetings to stay informed

Responsibilities

• Work within MDT promoting respect for all professional groups
• Provide second opinions for consultant colleagues if requested
• Maintain administration and note-keeping in the electronic patient record system
• Assist with Serious Incident investigations and complaints when requested
• Attend Consultants' and Management meetings
• Maintain continuing professional development activities

Skills

MDT teamwork

Section 12 approval

Second opinions

Clinical governance

Risk assessment

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Tools

EPR / electronic record

Job description

North London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to work within an MDT, providing leadership and clinical expertise. The role emphasizes Section 12(2) approval, clinician status, and participation in a daytime rota, with responsibilities including risk assessments, governance, and timely documentation in the electronic patient record system.

The post involves contributing to Serious Incident investigations, maintaining mandatory training, and attending Consultant and