Job overview
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic candidate to work on Spring ward.
Spring ward is a 15-bedded female medium secure ward at River House, Bethlem Royal Hospital. It provides inpatient secure care to women from south London.
A locum consultant is required from August 2026 until November 2026.
Main duties of the job
This post is 8 PAs (30 hours) and includes 2.0 SPAs. There will also be a request to join the on-call forensic consultant rota (circa 1 in 13), paid at an additional 1%.
Working for our organisation
The successful candidate will be supported by consultant forensic colleagues and AMDs across SLAM Forensic Service, which includes 6 other inpatient wards based at the Bethlem Royal Hospital and 3 further community forensic teams.
If successful at shortlisting stage, you will be invited for an interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the Job description for further details and please do get in touch if you want to know more or to arrange a site visit.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
1. Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act
2. Full Member or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification
3. CCT in Forensic Psychiatry
4. Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
5. Ability to work in and lead team
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
7. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
Desirable criteria
8. Participation in Medical Audit and Quality Assurance
9. Publications accepted by peer review journals in the field of forensic or rehabilitation psychiatry
10. Training in violence risk assessment
11. Formal training in effective psychological therapies
12. Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
13. Experience in other relevant specialties such as learning disability or addictions