Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Specialty Doctor to join our well-established Islington Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team, based at Highgate West Mental Health Centre.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing rapid assessment, treatment, and intensive support to adults experiencing mental health crises in the community.
The post offers excellent opportunities to develop clinical leadership skills while working closely with consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, and peer support staff.
Responsibilities include:
- Patient assessment
- Formulation
- Treatment planning
- Supervision of colleagues
- Participation in service development and quality improvement initiatives
There are no on-call commitments attached to this post.
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.
Benefits of working with us include:
- NHS Discounts
- Generous annual leave
- NHS pension scheme
- Excellent internal staff network
- Flexible working and health and wellbeing initiatives
The post holder will be aligned with our values:
- We Are Kind
- We Are Respectful
- We Work Together
- We Keep Things Simple
- We Empower
- We Are Proudly Diverse
In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work.