Consultant – Psychiatry

The Consultant in Psychiatry plays a central role in delivering high-quality specialist mental health services to patients with complex psychiatric needs. As a key contributor to clinical excellence at North London, the Consultant ensures safe, effective, and compassionate care while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

This senior position requires advanced clinical reasoning, the ability to work autonomously, and a strong commitment to evidence-based practice. Typical duties include comprehensive psychiatric assessment, formulation and diagnosis, development and implementation of treatment plans, monitoring clinical outcomes, maintaining accurate and detailed medical records, and contributing to governance, audit, and service-improvement initiatives.

The role involves active participation in multidisciplinary meetings, training sessions, consultant reviews, and quality-enhancement projects aimed at improving patient experience and strengthening mental health service delivery. Professionalism, empathy, resilience, and adaptability are essential, particularly when supporting individuals and families through periods of acute distress, chronic mental illness, or crisis.

In addition to core clinical responsibilities, the Consultant is expected to provide leadership across the service, support and supervise junior doctors and multidisciplinary colleagues, contribute to teaching and training, and engage in ongoing professional development to maintain and expand clinical expertise. The ability to manage complex caseloads, prioritise effectively, and maintain calm, decisive clinical judgement in high-pressure environments is fundamental.

The role requires adherence to all clinical governance frameworks, safeguarding requirements, and regulatory standards while promoting a culture of safety, dignity, and respect. Leadership qualities such as strategic thinking, problem-solving, and service-level insight further strengthen the Consultant’s influence on overall service effectiveness and development.

Strong interpersonal skills and a compassionate, patient-centred approach underpin this role, ensuring that care delivery aligns with organisational values and contributes positively to the broader mental health mission across North London. The role demands ongoing professional development, adaptability, collaborative teamwork, and a sustained commitment to delivering consistently high-quality psychiatric care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver safe, effective, high‑quality clinical services.
• Conduct assessments and develop patient‑centred treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to clinical guidelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in training, teaching, and supervision where appropriate.
• Uphold safeguarding, governance, and regulatory standards.

Key Requirements:

• Relevant professional qualification and registration.
• Experience in the specialty of practice.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage workloads.
• Commitment to evidence‑based and patient‑centred care.
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
• Professionalism, reliability, and problem‑solving skills.