Specialty Doctor – Psychiatry
The Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry plays an important role in delivering high-quality specialist mental health services to individuals with a wide range of psychiatric conditions. As a key contributor to clinical excellence at North London, the Specialty Doctor ensures safe, effective, and compassionate care while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
This position requires strong clinical reasoning, the ability to work autonomously, and a commitment to evidence-based practice. Typical duties include comprehensive psychiatric assessment, contributing to diagnosis and formulation, developing and implementing care plans, monitoring patient outcomes, maintaining detailed medical records, and supporting governance, audit, and service-improvement activities.
The role involves active participation in multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions, training sessions, and quality initiatives aimed at enhancing patient experience and improving mental health service delivery. Professionalism, empathy, resilience, and adaptability are essential, particularly when supporting individuals experiencing acute distress, chronic mental illness, behavioural challenges, or complex psychosocial needs.
In addition to core clinical responsibilities, the Specialty Doctor is expected to support junior colleagues, contribute to teaching and clinical training, and pursue continuous professional development to maintain and advance specialist knowledge. The ability to manage complex caseloads, prioritise effectively, and remain calm under pressure is fundamental within the dynamic environment of psychiatric services.
The role requires adherence to clinical governance frameworks, safeguarding procedures, and regulatory standards while promoting a culture of safety, dignity, and respect. Leadership qualities such as problem-solving, initiative, and strategic thinking further strengthen the Specialty Doctor’s contribution to overall service effectiveness.
Strong interpersonal skills and a patient-centred, recovery-focused approach underpin the position, ensuring that care delivery aligns with organisational values and contributes positively to North London’s broader mental health mission. The role demands ongoing professional development, adaptability, strong 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.
