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Job summary This is a Full Time (1 WTE) post for a Specialty Doctor to work in the Enfield Community Rehabilitation Team in the London Borough of Enfield. ECRT is a multidisciplinary team delivering a community rehabilitation service to patients with severe and enduring mental illness who are resident in 24-hour supported or residential accommodation. At present, there are approximately 98 such homes in Enfield. The team works closely with Somerset Villa Rehabilitation Unit based at Chase Farm Hospital site, and the stepdown high and medium dependency unit run by Penrose, a social enterprise. Main duties of the jobFace to face clinical assessments for patients under the care of ECRT, usually as home visits. Medical input in weekly MDT meetings involving care planning/risk management. To take responsibility for the delivery of key performance indicators (KPIs). A willingness to be flexible in altering the timetable according to service developments. Supporting the RCs in writing Mental Health Tribunal reports and reports to other agencies as they arise. Attending Mental Health Tribunal/Associate Hospital Managers hearings as needed. To ensure appropriate clinical documentation. To work collaboratively with colleagues in other service lines and with GPs. To collaborate with GPs, hospital doctors and primary care clinicians re the physical healthcare. To engage with clinical governance meetings with staff and managers. The rehab team manager, in collaboration with the consultants in the team, manage patients through a case load management system. There are no on-call or section 12 rota commitments. About usNorth 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 a supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. We will be more effective as an organization by pioneering research, quality improvement, and technology. Note:The posted date is 23 July 2025. The position is permanent, full-time, within the hospital medical and dental pay scheme, at Grade: Specialty Doctor, with a salary range of £61,542 to £99,216 plus £2,162 London Zone Weighting annually. The job location is Chase Farm Hospital, Enfield. Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached JD and Person Specification for details on the Specialty Doctor - General Adult Psychiatry role at Chase Farm Hospital. Person SpecificationQualifications (Essential): Full GMC Registration Understanding of clinical governance Desirable: Section 12 approval Personal Circumstances (Essential): Valid Driver's License Desirable: Access to a vehicle Knowledge (Essential): A minimum of 4 years postgraduate training or equivalent experience, with at least two in psychiatry training or as a fixed-term trainee in psychiatry. Risk assessment and management skills. Desirable: Full MRCPsych Over two years of experience at ST4 level or above. Training (Expected, Essential): Up-to-date understanding of psychopharmacology and psychological treatments in psychiatry. Desirable: Further psychiatric training, clinical audit, or quality improvement experience. Personal Skills (Essential): Excellent communication skills. Ability to work effectively with colleagues and independently. Assessment, formulation, and prioritization skills. Desirable: Experience working in a multicultural society. Skills in therapeutic and psycho-social treatments. Additional informationThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants requiring sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome; further details are available on the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration, with details available on the NHS Careers website. Employer detailsNorth London NHS Foundation Trust Address: Chase Farm Hospital - Enfield Community Rehabilitation Team, 65C Park Avenue, Bush Hill Park, Enfield, EN1 2HL Website: