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

EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to lead clinical care in a diverse community. This whole-time position involves working with patients in a forensic team and on a secure ward. Candidates interested in part-time work are encouraged to apply. The Trust is committed to improving lives and values inclusivity, respect, and care.

Qualifications

• Consultant psychiatrist responsibilities in mental health.
• Clinical leadership experience in forensic settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant responsibility for patients in the community forensic team.
• Lead clinical operations in the forensic setting.

Job description

Responsibilities

1. he post-holder will 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. Will provide clinical leadership to the Waltham Forest Community Forensic Team and to Loxford Ward.

Position Summary

The Trust is seeking a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to work in the Forensic Service. The post is available due to a consultant psychiatrist leaving the Trust.

This is a whole time 10 PA appointment. The intention is for the postholder to spend approximately 8PAs working on Loxford Ward and 2PAs in Waltham Forest. Those interested in part-time or flexible working should though make contact 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 and therefore provides significant challenges for the provision of health services. There are high levels of mental health problems, substance misuse, and offending behaviour in the local population.

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 - so we are looking for 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.