Job Overview
Locum Consultant Psychiatrist (Forensic Psychiatry) – 6‑month contract starting 17 August 2026. Based in East London Forensic Service at the John Howard Centre, Bow Ward. Approx. 6–7 female patients per caseload, cross‑cover on Thursdays & Fridays, assessments for admission to medium or low secure care, and liaison with high‑security women.
Main Responsibilities
* Clinical lead for the multidisciplinary team on Bow Ward (12 beds).
* Provide leadership, supervision and management of a complex population including acute needs, comorbidity and personality disorders.
* Conduct admissions assessments for women to female secure services.
* Provide cross‑cover for Dr Ratnam on Thursdays & Fridays.
* Maintain liaison with the small number of high‑security women.
* Deliver or support NICE guideline‑based care.
Essential Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
* MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
* Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
* Included on the GMC Specialist Register or to obtain within three months of appointment.
* Approved clinician status and S12 MHA approval.
* Ability to travel within East London and between clinical sites.
* Knowledge and understanding of forensic psychiatry.
* Excellent communication and decision‑making skills.
* Capability to function under MHA and MCA provisions.
Desirable Qualifications
* Higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
* Additional clinical qualifications.
* Good standing with GMC regarding warnings or conditions.
* Experience in quality improvement, audit and service evaluation.
* Experience in undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
* Experience in research, publications or presentations.
Essential Clinical Skills
* Expertise in forensic psychiatry.
* Application of the bio‑psycho‑social model.
* Excellent oral and written communication in English.
* Management of clinical complexity and uncertainty.
* Evidence‑based decision‑making involving collaboration.
* Compliance with MHA and MCA duties.
Academic & Lifelong Learning
* Interest and experience in quality improvement and audit.
* Participation in continuous professional development.
* Ability to appraise and use clinical evidence.
* Planning and execution of clinical audit and CPD activities.
* Experience in research, teaching and service improvement.
Benefits & Working Conditions
Locum consultant role with flexible working arrangements to be negotiated and relocation support for up to £8,000. Post is a 6‑month contract.
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