Job summary
We are seeking enthusiastic LAS doctor ST4-6 (From August 2025) to join our in-patient mental health team at Edgware Community Hospital, Barnet, London. These posts offer an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience in managing severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, within a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
o Working on acute treatment wardo Participating in daily morning MDT meetings, patient reviews, and case formulation discussionso Gaining comprehensive experience in psychiatric assessment, patient management, and multidisciplinary collaborationo Developing your skills through excellent clinical supervision and training opportunities.
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 allWe 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached JD for more details on the Barnet LAS Doctor (ST4 - ST6 equivalent) role at Thames ward, Dennis Scott Unit Within Edgware Community Hospital
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached JD for more details on the Barnet LAS Doctor (ST4 - ST6 equivalent) role at Thames ward, Dennis Scott Unit Within Edgware Community Hospital
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification AND MRCPsych examination; OR a specialist qualification in psychiatry from an EU country that complies with the requirements of EU directive 2005/36/EC
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligibility for full registration with the GMC and a current license to practice at the time of appointment.
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Language Skills
Essential
- Written and spoken English skills to enable clear communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Career Progression
Essential
- Ability to provide complete employment history with no unexplained career gaps.
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances.
- At least 36 months' training or experience in psychiatry (not including foundation modules) by the post start date ;OR 36 months' training in psychiatry in an EU country, supported by evidence of compliance with the requirements of 2005/36/EC Directive issued by a competent authority in that EU member state
Skills
Essential
- oAppropriate knowledge base and capacity to apply sound clinical judgement. oCapacity to prioritize clinical need. oAbility in basic skills of history taking examination (mental & physical) & synthesis of findings. oBasic psychotherapeutic skills
Academic / Research Skills
Essential
- oUnderstanding of the principles of audit, research & clinical risk management oEvidence of active participation in audit
Personal Skills
Essential
- Personal SkillsCommunication Skills: oCapacity to always communicate effectively & sensitively with others verbally & in writing, including with children & young people oCapacity to listen & engage others in open/equal dialogue. Empathy and Sensitivity: oCapacity & motivation to treat others with understanding & sensitivity. oAbility to see patients as people. oAwareness of patients' needs and wishes, with capacity to reflect on and learn from relationships with patients. Conceptual Thinking and Problem Solving: oCapacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind. oCapacity to bring a range of approaches to solving problems and making decisions. Managing Others and Team Involvement: oCapacity to work cooperatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. oCapacity to work effectively in multi-professional/agency teams and to understand own role in team. Coping with Pressure: oCapacity to operate under pressure. oInitiative and resilience to cope with setbacks and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances. oCapacity to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty in clinical life and seek help when appropriate. Organization and Planning: oCapacity to organise oneself and prioritize own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation, and self- discipline. oAbility to keep effective notes/records. oIT skills Vigilance and Situational Awareness: oCapacity to be alert to dangers and developing situations, particularly in relation to clinical governance. oCapacity to assess and provide immediate care for acute clinical situations (including deliberate self-harm, acute psychosis and acute organic brain syndromes) with a level of independence.
Probity
Essential
- Professional Integrity: oCapacity to take responsibility for own actions and a non-judgmental approach towards others. oHonesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues
Commitment To Specialty
Essential
- Learning and Personal Development: oInterest and realistic insight into psychiatry and mental health oSelf-awareness, capacity for reflective learning and commitment to personal and professional development oCapacity to organise learning and assessment in a way that prepares for lifelong learning
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification AND MRCPsych examination; OR a specialist qualification in psychiatry from an EU country that complies with the requirements of EU directive 2005/36/EC
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligibility for full registration with the GMC and a current license to practice at the time of appointment.
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Language Skills
Essential
- Written and spoken English skills to enable clear communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Career Progression
Essential
- Ability to provide complete employment history with no unexplained career gaps.
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances.
- At least 36 months' training or experience in psychiatry (not including foundation modules) by the post start date ;OR 36 months' training in psychiatry in an EU country, supported by evidence of compliance with the requirements of 2005/36/EC Directive issued by a competent authority in that EU member state
Skills
Essential
- oAppropriate knowledge base and capacity to apply sound clinical judgement. oCapacity to prioritize clinical need. oAbility in basic skills of history taking examination (mental & physical) & synthesis of findings. oBasic psychotherapeutic skills
Academic / Research Skills
Essential
- oUnderstanding of the principles of audit, research & clinical risk management oEvidence of active participation in audit
Personal Skills
Essential
- Personal SkillsCommunication Skills: oCapacity to always communicate effectively & sensitively with others verbally & in writing, including with children & young people oCapacity to listen & engage others in open/equal dialogue. Empathy and Sensitivity: oCapacity & motivation to treat others with understanding & sensitivity. oAbility to see patients as people. oAwareness of patients' needs and wishes, with capacity to reflect on and learn from relationships with patients. Conceptual Thinking and Problem Solving: oCapacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind. oCapacity to bring a range of approaches to solving problems and making decisions. Managing Others and Team Involvement: oCapacity to work cooperatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. oCapacity to work effectively in multi-professional/agency teams and to understand own role in team. Coping with Pressure: oCapacity to operate under pressure. oInitiative and resilience to cope with setbacks and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances. oCapacity to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty in clinical life and seek help when appropriate. Organization and Planning: oCapacity to organise oneself and prioritize own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation, and self- discipline. oAbility to keep effective notes/records. oIT skills Vigilance and Situational Awareness: oCapacity to be alert to dangers and developing situations, particularly in relation to clinical governance. oCapacity to assess and provide immediate care for acute clinical situations (including deliberate self-harm, acute psychosis and acute organic brain syndromes) with a level of independence.
Probity
Essential
- Professional Integrity: oCapacity to take responsibility for own actions and a non-judgmental approach towards others. oHonesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues
Commitment To Specialty
Essential
- Learning and Personal Development: oInterest and realistic insight into psychiatry and mental health oSelf-awareness, capacity for reflective learning and commitment to personal and professional development oCapacity to organise learning and assessment in a way that prepares for lifelong learning
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.
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.
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).
