Consultant Psychiatrist for Community Mental Health

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team in South Camden, working within the Core Community Mental Health Team. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist advice and support to GPs, and other practice staff, regarding the assessment and management of mental health difficulties of patients registered with their practices.

Main Duties

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing consultant input and clinical leadership to the South Camden Core Team
  • Assisting with diagnosis, formulation, medication reviews, management plans, risk assessments, crisis plans, and self-help plans as required for patients referred to the team
  • Conducting direct clinical assessments of patients registered with South Camden GP practices and providing follow-up as necessary
  • Maintaining effective communication with GPs, primary care staff, patients, and their carers
  • Working flexibly within timetabled working hours to prioritize urgent clinical matters
  • Liaising and working closely with local IAPT services and other primary care providers to provide a joined-up primary care mental health service
About Us

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering high-quality care to our patients. We prioritize a patient-centered approach, focusing on compassion, kindness, and respect. Our shared values drive our standards of care, ensuring that individuals receive a warm welcome, have their dignity respected, and receive high-quality care from a highly trained team of professionals.

Person Specification

We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist with the following essential qualifications and experiences:

  • Full registration with the GMC and a license to practice
  • Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent higher qualification in psychiatry
  • Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility) to act as a Responsible Clinician
  • Registered with the Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD programme and in good standing

We encourage applications from candidates with a passion for delivering high-quality care and a commitment to our shared values.



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