Consultant – Psychiatry (Adult)
The Consultant in Adult Psychiatry is responsible for delivering high-quality specialist mental health services to adults within North London. As a key 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 practice, and a strong commitment to evidence-based care. Core responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessment, diagnosis and formulation, development and implementation of treatment plans, monitoring clinical outcomes, maintaining accurate medical records, and contributing to governance, audit, and service-improvement initiatives.
The Consultant plays an active role 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 or high-risk presentations.
Alongside day-to-day clinical duties, the Consultant is expected to provide leadership and clinical supervision to junior doctors and wider team members, support teaching and development activities, and engage in continuous professional learning to maintain the highest standards of practice. The ability to manage complex caseloads, prioritise effectively, and work calmly under pressure is fundamental.
The role requires adherence to all clinical governance frameworks, safeguarding policies, and regulatory standards while promoting a culture of safety, dignity, and respect. Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and strategic thinking further enhance the Consultant’s contribution to overall service effectiveness.
A patient-centred approach, excellent interpersonal skills, and alignment with organisational values ensure that care delivery supports the broader mental health mission across North London. The position demands ongoing professional development, adaptability, effective teamwork, and a sustained commitment to delivering consistently high-quality adult 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.
