Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist-Tower Hamlets_Woodberry Ward

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to join their expanding community forensic service. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a diverse and challenging environment, providing clinical leadership and care to patients with complex mental health needs. The role involves collaboration with a dedicated team and the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health issues and offending behavior. If you are passionate about improving quality of life and embody the values of care, respect, and inclusivity, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Must have current UK registration and relevant qualifications.
• Experience in forensic psychiatry and clinical leadership is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the Tower Hamlets community forensic team.
• Manage patients under care in both community and inpatient settings.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Forensic Psychiatry

Mental Health Assessment

Substance Misuse Treatment

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Training in Psychiatry

Job description

Job summary

The Trust is seeking a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to work in the Forensic Service. The post is available due to an expansion in the community forensic service and a consultant psychiatrist leaving the Trust.

This is a full-time 10 PA appointment. The postholder will spend approximately 5 PAs on Woodberry Ward and 5 PAs in Tower Hamlets. Interested candidates in part-time or flexible working should contact us to discuss arrangements.

The post holder will join four existing consultants working in the low secure service. The East London area served by the Trust is highly diverse and deprived, presenting significant challenges for healthcare provision, including high levels of mental health issues, substance misuse, and offending behaviour.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership to the Tower Hamlets community forensic team, working alongside another 0.5 WTE consultant, and to Woodberry Ward.

Clinical Duties of the Post Holder:

• The post-holder will be responsible for approximately half of the patients under the care of the Tower Hamlets Community Forensic Team and inpatients on Woodberry Ward.
• Provide clinical leadership to both the Tower Hamlets Community Forensic Team and Woodberry Ward.

Full duties can be found in the Job Description.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference in people's lives by improving quality of life. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive. We seek individuals who embody these qualities in supporting service users, carers, colleagues, and partner organizations.

Additional details

• Date posted: 02 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 363-MRFOR7113309

Job locations: Wolfson House, London, N4 2ES and Community Bases in Tower Hamlets, 311-315 Green Lanes, London, N4 2ES

Job description

Please see the Job Description (JD) and Personal Specification (PS) for full role requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Eligibility, Transport, Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Academic Skills, and Lifelong Learning are detailed in the full description, emphasizing essential and desirable criteria for the role.

Additional requirements

This post is subject to a DBS check, and applicants must have current UK registration. Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome, with further guidance available online.

Employer details

East London NHS Foundation Trust, Wolfson House, London, N4 2ES, and Community Bases in Tower Hamlets. Visit our website.