Consultant Psychiatrist - Silver Birches & CMHTOP (Enfield)

Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry (Silver Birches and CMHTOP) - North London NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a part-time consultant psychiatrist for Silver Birches Ward and CMHTOP. This to replace the current post holder who has resigned.

The post is split between 2 services: Silver Birches ward (13 bedded acute admission and treatment ward for older adults with dementia) and the Enfield Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults at Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield

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.