Dr. James Dove is a Medical Director at North London NHS Foundation Trust, specializing in emergency liaison psychiatry and urgent care mental health pathways. A graduate of Kings College London and The University of Edinburgh, he has a background in clinical leadership, highlighted by his time as a Darzi Fellow, focusing on crisis and emergency care strategy.
He is passionate about improving patient care under systemic pressure and values collaboration with like-minded peers to find innovative solutions. Dr. Dove actively engages in discussions about enhancing mental health services, drawing on both UK-based and international healthcare models to inform his strategic approach.
He has led a comparative study between the UK and Australia to analyze staffing levels and length of stay in inpatient mental health units.
James Dove
Medical Director at North London NHS Foundation Trust
London Area, United Kingdom
Overview
Topics They Care About
Crisis & Emergency Care
As Medical Director for the UEC mental health pathway and former crisis strategy lead, this is his core professional focus.
Liaison Psychiatry
His primary specialty is Emergency Liaison Psychiatrist, and he has developed new models of care integrating mental and physical health services in emergency settings.
Clinical Leadership
A former Darzi Fellow in Clinical Leadership, he has progressed through roles like Associate Clinical Director and Clinical Director, demonstrating a focus on team and service leadership.
Media Appearances
NHS Confederation director of mental health network visits our MHCAS. Featured in North London Mental Health NHS (North London NHS Foundation Trust)
Work History
11-2025
Medical Director at North London NHS Foundation Trust
11-2024
Clinical Director at North London NHS Foundation Trust
9-2020 - 6-2025
Consultant Psychiatrist; Associate Clinical Director Liaison Services at Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust
8-2017 - 7-2022
Darzi Fellow in Clinical Leadership and Management at Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust
Education
2005 - 2011
MBBS from King's College London
1996 - 2000
Master of Arts - MA from The University of Edinburgh
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Location : London Area, United Kingdom
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Medical Director at North London NHS Foundation Trust
