This post is for 1.0 WTE Specialty Doctor working in NLFT Rehabilitation Services in one of the five boroughs of the Trust, Camden.
It is available from 5 August 2026 for a fixed term of one year. This post is available as it has not been allocated a higher trainee resident doctor this year.
The post-holder will be part of 2 multidisciplinary teams, which provide high quality, holistic care to patients with severe and complex psychosis.
For more information please see attached JD / Person Spec for the Specialty Doctor - Inpatient & Rehabilitation (Emerald ward) at Emerald Ward, Highgate Mental Health Centre East, 130 Dartmouth Park Hill, London N19 5SJ
North 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 all
We 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.
- To provide advice and support to nursing and support staff in the management of patients at 154 Camden Road and Emerald Ward.
- To provide psychiatric input and clinical leadership to the 154 Camden Road and Emerald Ward. To assist with diagnosis, formulation, medication reviews, management plans, risk assessments, crisis plans, and self-help plans as required for patients referred to the team.
- To maintain effective communication with GPs, primary care staff, patients and their carers.
- To work flexibly within timetabled working hours, so that urgent clinical matters can be prioritised.
- To liaise and work closely with other NLFT rehabilitation teams and attend a weekly referrals meeting with other senior rehabilitation clinicians.
- To liaise and work closely with the Local Authority and local voluntary services as part collaborative working arrangements.
- To participate in management activities and governance processes related to the Rehabilitation Services, including audits and quality improvement projects.
- To play an integral role in the performance and further development of the teams and the development of clinical pathways and priorities of rehabilitation services.
General expectations of the specialty doctor include:
- To work within the MDT promoting respect for all professional groups and focusing upon coherent and integrated teamwork.
- To keep up with administration and note-keeping on the electronic patient record system in a timely manner.
- To assist with Serious Incident investigations and complaints if requested.
- To keep up-to-date with mandatory training.
- To attend and participate in business meetings and reflective practice sessions on the ward and at 154 Camden Road.
- Other management/clinical supporting activity (to be negotiated as required by the Trust.)
