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Locum Consultant - South Islington Core (Lowther Road)
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Reference: 2387240
Job summary
This post is for 0.5 WTE Consultant Psychiatrist working within the South Islington Core Community Mental Health Team as work progresses with the transformation of community mental health services in line with the NHS Long Term plan. The post is a fixed term post and has been created to cover another consultants career break,. The post-holder will be part of a multidisciplinary team which includes both statutory and voluntary sector roles and provides holistic care to patients in a primary care setting aligned to the North Primary Care Networks in Islington.
The role of Consultant Psychiatrist in the Mental Health Core Team offers considerable scope to work creatively and with flexibility. The multi-disciplinary team has introduced new posts such as Peer Coaches, and Voluntary Sector colleagues. This enables an expansion of the social dimension of care, supporting people to expand structured meaningful activities and make links to community-based groups and activities. All team members are encouraged to take a holistic approach to their work, working with patients to help bring meaning to their struggles and life experiences, bearing in mind the impact of trauma and social precariousness.
The Consultant Psychiatrist works closely with GPs, the MDT, and a number of intersecting systems, such as housing, social services and the Trust Intensive Teams. The focus is on relationship-building, encouraging reflective practice and collaborative working.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached JD / Person spec for more details on the Locum Consultant - South Islington Core (Lowther Road) role at South Islington Core Community Mental Health Team1 Lowther Road, London, N7 8US
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum plus London Weighting of £2,162 per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
455-ME717
Job locations
South Islington Core Community Mental Health Team
1 Lowther Road
London
N7 8US
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide advice and support to Central Islington GPs, and other practice staff, regarding the assessment and management of the mental health difficulties of patients registered with their practices. This may be done through case discussions, joint consultations and bespoke training, as appropriate.
To provide consultant input and clinical leadership to the Central Islington Core Team.
To assist with diagnosis, formulation, medication reviews, Dialog+ care planning, management plans, risk assessments, safety plans (Formerly crisis plans), and self-help plans as required for these patients referred to the team.
As necessary to provide direct clinical assessments of patients registered with the Central Islington GP practices, and to provide follow up as appropriate.
To assist in the prioritization (triage) of new referrals to the service. The team receives approximately 120 referrals per month.
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 carry out Mental Health Act and domiciliary assessments as required.
To play a key role in implementing improved linkage between primary and secondary care services.
To liaise and work closely with local NHS Talking Therapies (Formerly IAPT services for anxiety and depression (also provided by NLFT) and other primary care providers in order to provide a joined up primary care mental health service.
To liaise and work closely with local voluntary services as part of the new model of core community teams
To provide clinical input, where necessary, to multi-disciplinary case conferencing around difficult patients being managed solely in primary care.
To engage with local service user participation models.
To participate in management activities and governance processes related to the Core Teams, including audits and quality improvement projects.
To play an integral role in the performance of the team, the further development of the service, and the development of clinical pathways and priorities of the service line.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide advice and support to Central Islington GPs, and other practice staff, regarding the assessment and management of the mental health difficulties of patients registered with their practices. This may be done through case discussions, joint consultations and bespoke training, as appropriate.
To provide consultant input and clinical leadership to the Central Islington Core Team.
To assist with diagnosis, formulation, medication reviews, Dialog+ care planning, management plans, risk assessments, safety plans (Formerly crisis plans), and self-help plans as required for these patients referred to the team.
As necessary to provide direct clinical assessments of patients registered with the Central Islington GP practices, and to provide follow up as appropriate.
To assist in the prioritization (triage) of new referrals to the service. The team receives approximately 120 referrals per month.
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 carry out Mental Health Act and domiciliary assessments as required.
To play a key role in implementing improved linkage between primary and secondary care services.
To liaise and work closely with local NHS Talking Therapies (Formerly IAPT services for anxiety and depression (also provided by NLFT) and other primary care providers in order to provide a joined up primary care mental health service.
To liaise and work closely with local voluntary services as part of the new model of core community teams
To provide clinical input, where necessary, to multi-disciplinary case conferencing around difficult patients being managed solely in primary care.
To engage with local service user participation models.
To participate in management activities and governance processes related to the Core Teams, including audits and quality improvement projects.
To play an integral role in the performance of the team, the further development of the service, and the development of clinical pathways and priorities of the service line.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a license to practice. Must be on the specialist register or within 6 months of gaining a Certificate of Completion of Training
- Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent higher qualification in psychiatry
- Other relevant post-graduate qualification (incl. those gained outside UK
- Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility) - qualifies to act as a Responsible Clinician
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD programme and in good standing
- Shared Services training up to date to be an approved trainer/clinical supervisor
- Trained as an Educational Supervisor for doctors in training
- Training as a Consultant mentor
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and observance of the requirements and duties of a doctor laid down by the GMC in Good Medical Practice.
- Clinical knowledge of the full range mental disorders.
- Experience in the assessment of complex clinical cases involving severe and enduring mental illness and significant risk histories and the ability to assertively engage and manage such cases.
- Expertise in a comprehensive range of evidence based treatment and case management options including pharmacotherapy.
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding practices
- Experience in work place based assessments of doctors in training
- Experience in teaching small and large groups
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical commissioning and external organisations that interface with an NHS Trust.
- Experience in organising and chairing meetings.
- Experience in developing policies and protocols
- Experience of service development.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change.
- Ability to effectively communicate ideas and influence others.
- Good knowledge of and ability to use both spoken and written English
- Ability to organise workload and manage time and delegate responsibility where appropriate
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a license to practice. Must be on the specialist register or within 6 months of gaining a Certificate of Completion of Training
- Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent higher qualification in psychiatry
- Other relevant post-graduate qualification (incl. those gained outside UK
- Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility) - qualifies to act as a Responsible Clinician
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD programme and in good standing
- Shared Services training up to date to be an approved trainer/clinical supervisor
- Trained as an Educational Supervisor for doctors in training
- Training as a Consultant mentor
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and observance of the requirements and duties of a doctor laid down by the GMC in Good Medical Practice.
- Clinical knowledge of the full range mental disorders.
- Experience in the assessment of complex clinical cases involving severe and enduring mental illness and significant risk histories and the ability to assertively engage and manage such cases.
- Expertise in a comprehensive range of evidence based treatment and case management options including pharmacotherapy.
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding practices
- Experience in work place based assessments of doctors in training
- Experience in teaching small and large groups
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical commissioning and external organisations that interface with an NHS Trust.
- Experience in organising and chairing meetings.
- Experience in developing policies and protocols
- Experience of service development.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change.
- Ability to effectively communicate ideas and influence others.
- Good knowledge of and ability to use both spoken and written English
- Ability to organise workload and manage time and delegate responsibility where appropriate
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 details
Employer name
North London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Islington Core Community Mental Health Team
1 Lowther Road
London
N7 8US
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Islington Core Community Mental Health Team
1 Lowther Road
London
N7 8US
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)