We are looking for a LAS Resident doctor to work in the Haringey Learning Disability Partnership, based in Wood Green. HLDP consists of the community LD team and the Assessment and Intervention Team (AIT). There is a well-resourced community team including social workers, nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and administrative staff.
Patients at high risk of admission or placement breakdown can be referred to the AIT team and they provide multi-disciplinary interventions in the community. You will work with colleagues from both the community LD team and AIT. You will have weekly supervision by Dr Laura Korb, Consultant Psychiatrist.
Please see attached JD / Person Spec for the LAS Doctor (Equivalent to CT 2-3) role at Haringey Learning Disabilities Partnership (Station Road)
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.
Key Responsibilities:
1. To join and document ward meetings, morning meetings, ward reviews
2. Perform clinical assessments of individuals with mental health problems admitted to the ward
3. Develop knowledge of mental health, including formulation of care plans
4. To perform physical health checks (bloods, ECGs and physical examinations) and liaise with general hospital/GP colleagues to maintain patient physical health.
5. Develop psychiatric interview and risk assessment skills
6. To be flexible and accessible in providing appropriate care to the patients.
7. To work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
8. To comply with the trust values, policies, and procedures.
9. To participate in quality improvement work (e.g. audit, service development, etc.).
This advert closes on Friday 22 Aug 2025
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