Consultant – Psychiatry

The Consultant in Psychiatry is responsible for delivering high-quality specialist mental health services across North London. As a central contributor to clinical excellence, the Consultant ensures safe, effective, and compassionate care while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.

The role requires advanced clinical reasoning, autonomous decision-making, and a strong commitment to evidence-based practice. Core responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessment, diagnosis and formulation, development and implementation of care plans, monitoring clinical outcomes, maintaining accurate medical records, and contributing to governance, audit, and service-improvement initiatives.

The Consultant actively participates in multidisciplinary meetings, training sessions, case discussions, and quality-enhancement projects aimed at improving patient experience and service delivery. Professionalism, empathy, resilience, and adaptability are essential, particularly when managing complex presentations and supporting patients through acute or ongoing mental health difficulties.

Alongside routine clinical duties, the Consultant is expected to provide leadership across the service, including supervision and support for junior medical staff and multidisciplinary colleagues. The role also involves contributing to teaching, training, and continuous professional development to maintain high standards of practice. The Consultant must be able to manage complex caseloads, prioritise effectively, and maintain composure in high-pressure clinical environments.

The position requires adherence to all clinical governance frameworks, safeguarding policies, and regulatory standards while promoting a culture of safety, dignity, and respect. Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and strategic thinking enhance the Consultant’s contribution to service effectiveness.

A patient-centred approach, excellent interpersonal skills, and alignment with organisational values underpin this role, ensuring consistently high-quality psychiatric care and a positive contribution to the wider mental health mission in North London. The position demands ongoing professional development, adaptability, effective teamwork, and a sustained commitment to delivering exceptional 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.