Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist- Waltham Forest_Loxford Ward | East London NHS Foundation Trust

East London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to join their multidisciplinary team. This full-time role involves providing clinical leadership for a diverse patient group in a culturally rich area of England. The successful candidate will be responsible for approximately 10 patients and will work on both Loxford Ward and in the community. A strong commitment to improving mental health services is essential.

Qualifications

• Consultant responsibility for patient care in community forensic team.
• Clinical leadership skills in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the Waltham Forest Community Forensic Team.
• Hold consultant responsibility for patients in Loxford Ward.

Job description

The Trust is seeking a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to work in the Forensic Service at Wolfson House, providing clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team on Loxford Ward and community supervision for a small number of patients discharged from the inpatient forensic service.

This is a whole‑time 10‑day appointment (10 PA). The incumbent is expected to spend approximately 8 PA working on Loxford Ward and 2 PA in Waltham Forest. Those interested in part‑time or flexible working should contact us to discuss possible arrangements.

The post holder will join four existing consultants who work in the rest of the Low Secure service. The East London area served by the Trust is one of the most culturally diverse and deprived areas in England, leading to significant challenges for health services, with high levels of mental health problems, substance misuse and offending behaviour in the local population.

Clinical Duties of the Post Holder

1. Hold consultant responsibility for approximately 10 patients under the care of the Waltham Forest Community Forensic Team and for the inpatients on Loxford Ward.
2. Provide clinical leadership to the Waltham Forest Community Forensic Team and to Loxford Ward.

Closing date: 23 November 2025.

AAC panel date: 16 December 2025.

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – we seek people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Please see the Job Description and Personal Specification for full details of role requirements.