Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist – Waltham Forest (Loxford Ward)
Posted: 04 November 2025 • Closing date: 23 November 2025 (AAC panel: 16 December 2025)
Job Summary
The East London NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to join our Forensic Service. The role is a whole‑time 10 PAs position, with approximately 8 PAs on Loxford Ward and 2 PAs in Waltham Forest. Part‑time or flexible arrangements can be discussed.
Main Duties
* Provide clinical leadership to the Waltham Forest Community Forensic Team and to the multidisciplinary team on Loxford Ward.
* Hold consultant responsibility for approximately 10 patients on the Community Forensic Team and for inpatients on Loxford Ward.
* Provide community supervision for a small number of patients discharged from the inpatient forensic service.
Clinical Duties
* Consultant responsibility for approximately 10 community forensic patients and Loxford Ward inpatients.
* Full duties detailed in the formal Job Description (attached/linked).
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
* MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
* Fully registered with the GMC and licence to practise at the time of appointment.
Desirable
* Higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
* Additional clinical qualifications.
* Experience in quality improvement work, CPD, clinical audit and service evaluation.
Essential Experience
* Knowledge and understanding of forensic psychiatry.
* Excellent clinical skills using a bio‑psycho‑social perspective.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
* Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty, make evidence‑based decisions.
* Experience meeting duties under the MHA and MCA.
Desirable Experience
* Specialist and sub‑specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
* Experience in teaching and training, research, audits leading to service change.
Other Requirements
* Approved clinician status by GMC within three months of appointment.
* Approved under S12 within three months of appointment.
* In good standing with GMC regarding warnings and conditions on practice.
* Ability to travel within East London and between clinical sites.
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 per annum – Hospital medical and dental staff pay scheme.
Contract
Permanent – Full‑time, Part‑time or flexible working options available.
Working Pattern
8–10 PAs on Loxford Ward, 2 PAs in Waltham Forest. Flexible arrangements possible.
Employer
East London NHS Foundation Trust – Wolfson House, 311-315 Green Lanes, London, N4 2ES
Disclosures
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants may need to provide a criminal record certificate as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Visa and Sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are encouraged. Further details on sponsorship and criminal record checks available on NHS Careers website.
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