Job summary
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled, approachable and motivated Consultant to join the CYPMH division within the Trust to help in managing the care of children and young people living within the north central London. This is an excellent opportunity for a Consultant who would like to work and develop a well-functioning team that addresses the needs of young people with emotional and behavioural problems with learning disabilities and their families/carers living in the borough of Enfield. The Consultant will work with a skilled and well-functioning MDT and will be supported by the wider Enfield CYPMHS team. We are looking for a consultant who is either on the specialist register or working towards a specialist registration either in Child & Adolescent or intellectual disability.

Main duties of the job
The post has arisen as a senior post holder has moved from this position. The postholder will be working with a caseload of young people who require medical reviews and monitoring and offer consultation to the wider MDT.

The Consultant appointed to the post will be encouraged to develop their own interests and pursue research interest in collaboration with the child and adolescent mental health research unit based at University College London CAMHS research unit led by Professor Argyris Stringaris. The consultant will be encouraged to participate in various QI projects across CYPMH services and will also be encouraged to come up with new QI projects as identified. The consultant can also participate in teaching medical students and psychiatry trainees as well.

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: 03 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum including HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 455-NLFT-8403107
Closing date: 30 November 2026

Job responsibilities
The Trust is embarking on an ambitious transformation of services within CYPMHS using THRIVE principles and the candidates would be encouraged to develop and contribute towards these changes in order to deliver an effective and compassionate service to the young people living across the five boroughs.

All new consultants will be provided with mentoring by experienced consultants to help develop in the role as medical leaders. The consultant will be invited to be part of the local Consultant CPD/Peer support group. We are willing to consider applicants who want a split post or want to apply to either of the roles as part-time consultants.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Qualifications or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• Additional clinical qualification

Eligibility
Essential

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
• Section 12 Approval

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
• Approved clinician

Clinical skills, knowledge and experience
Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Academic Skills and lifelong learning
Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement.
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
• Has actively participated in clinical audit/quality improvement programmes.

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Reflect on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Experienced in clinical research and/or service evaluation
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: North London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Enfield CAMHS- SCAN Team, Baytree House, Enfield, EN2 6NZ, United Kingdom
Employer contact: Dr Navin Chandra, Director, navin.chandra@nhs.net

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