Consultant Psychiatrist - Forensic Psychiatry

Job summaryThis post is for Consultant Psychiatrist within the North London Forensic Service, North London NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves providing full-time consultant leadership to the community forensic learning disabilities and autism team/service (Choices LD Partnership or CLDP).Main duties of the jobGeneral Expectations of a Consultant Psychiatrist employed with North London NHS Foundation Trust includeo To work within the MDT promoting respect for all professional groups and focusing upon coherent and integrated teamwork.o To be Section 12(2) approved and have approved clinician status and participate in the Trust-wide Section 12 daytime rota.o To provide second opinions for consultant colleagues if requested.o To keep up with administration and note-keeping on the electronic patient record system in a timely manner, including letters to GPs, Dialog+ and risk assessments.o To assist with Serious Incident investigations and complaints if requested.o To keep up to date with mandatory training.o To attend and participate in Consultants' and Management meetings to keep informed of service issues and developments.o Other management/clinical supporting activity (to be negotiated as required by the Trust.)About usNorth London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.Our Five-Year Strategy: We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for allWe will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.DetailsDate posted11 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year plus 2,162 of London Zone Weighting per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number455-NLFT-8255255Job locationsNorth London Forensic ServiceChase Farm Hospital, The RidgewayEnfieldEN2 8JLUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Specialist Community Forensic LD Team or CLDP currently covers the five London boroughs of Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield, and Haringey, and aims to provide both assertive pre-discharge (transition management) and high levels of multi-disciplinary community forensic after-care for restricted or unrestricted learning-disabled patients discharged from secure care. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to undertake assessments of LD patients referred to the North London Forensic Service for risk assessment or advice, and will attend professionals multiciliary meetings with generic community teams that refer services users to them. The referrals come from mainly from generic community teams.The post holder will also be expected to join the NLFS consultant group in assessing new external referrals to the service, averaging 9 per year. This includes face-to-face assessments and also joining the Forensic Risk Advice Panel.The post holder will be expected to support the Trusts Clinical Governance Framework for monitoring and improving standards of care through taking part in activities for improving quality and safety, assisting with NHS PSIRF process, identifying and managing risks within the service, as well as maintaining his or her own continuing professional development. Job description Job responsibilitiesThe Specialist Community Forensic LD Team or CLDP currently covers the five London boroughs of Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield, and Haringey, and aims to provide both assertive pre-discharge (transition management) and high levels of multi-disciplinary community forensic after-care for restricted or unrestricted learning-disabled patients discharged from secure care. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to undertake assessments of LD patients referred to the North London Forensic Service for risk assessment or advice, and will attend professionals multiciliary meetings with generic community teams that refer services users to them. The referrals come from mainly from generic community teams.The post holder will also be expected to join the NLFS consultant group in assessing new external referrals to the service, averaging 9 per year. This includes face-to-face assessments and also joining the Forensic Risk Advice Panel.The post holder will be expected to support the Trusts Clinical Governance Framework for monitoring and improving standards of care through taking part in activities for improving quality and safety, assisting with NHS PSIRF process, identifying and managing risks within the service, as well as maintaining his or her own continuing professional development. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMBBS or equivalent qualificationDesirableQualifications or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or managementOpen Dialogue TrainingAdditional clinical qualification Eligibility EssentialFull Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start dateIncluded on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six monthsApproved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentSection 12 Approved or able to achieve within three months of appointmentDesirableIn good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Transport EssentialHolds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative Clinical skills, knowledge and experience EssentialExcellent knowledge in specialtyExcellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishAble to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyMakes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of othersAble to meet duties under MHA and MCADesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Academic Skills and lifelong learning EssentialAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and trainingAbility to work in and lead teamDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvementParticipated in research or service evaluation.Able to use and appraise clinical evidenceHas actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.DesirableAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this postReflect on purpose of CPD undertakenExperienced in clinical research and/or service evaluationEvidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients Information Technology Experience & Skills EssentialBasic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail and InternetDesirableExperience in data gathering and management Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMBBS or equivalent qualificationDesirableQualifications or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or managementOpen Dialogue TrainingAdditional clinical qualification Eligibility EssentialFull Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start dateIncluded on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six monthsApproved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentSection 12 Approved or able to achieve within three months of appointmentDesirableIn good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Transport EssentialHolds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative Clinical skills, knowledge and experience EssentialExcellent knowledge in specialtyExcellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishAble to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyMakes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of othersAble to meet duties under MHA and MCADesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Academic Skills and lifelong learning EssentialAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and trainingAbility to work in and lead teamDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvementParticipated in research or service evaluation.Able to use and appraise clinical evidenceHas actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.DesirableAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this postReflect on purpose of CPD undertakenExperienced in clinical research and/or service evaluationEvidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients Information Technology Experience & Skills EssentialBasic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail and InternetDesirableExperience in data gathering and managementDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorth London NHS Foundation Trust AddressNorth London Forensic ServiceChase Farm Hospital, The RidgewayEnfieldEN2 8JLUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorth London NHS Foundation Trust AddressNorth London Forensic ServiceChase Farm Hospital, The RidgewayEnfieldEN2 8JLUnited KingdomEmployer's website