Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic resident doctor (CT1-3 equivalent) to join our in-patient mental health team at Beacon Centre, Edgware Community Hospital, Barnet, London. This post offers an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience in managing severe mental illnesses, such as autism, ADHD, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, within a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team. 

Main duties of the job

•    Participating in daily morning MDT meetings, patient reviews, and case formulation discussions
•    Gaining comprehensive experience in psychiatric assessment, patient management, and multidisciplinary collaboration
•    Developing your skills through excellent clinical supervision and training opportunities. 
•    Consolidating physical health monitoring skills through completion of physical checks, ECGs and bloods
•    Completion of discharge summaries
•    Develop a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and its application

Working for our organisation

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:  

1.  We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
4.  We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.