Locum Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist- Bow Ward

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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