Consultant Psychiatrist - Forensic Psychiatry

This 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).

General Expectations of a Consultant Psychiatrist employed with North London NHS Foundation Trust include

o 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.