Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Medical Psychotherapy City & Hackney
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,725 - £145,478 per annum pro-rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, E2 9AG |
| Company: | East London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7793029/363-MRCH7793029 |
Summary
A Vacancy at East London NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established Specialist Psychotherapy Service in an CQC-rated Outstanding Trust. The role will support our pivot towards an even more integrated offer for therapy, supporting the neighbourhood mental health team in delivering a psychologically-informed, trauma-informed, accessible service. The role also involves leading on training for resident doctors, as psychotherapy tutor for the directorate. The team is based in a community clinic, located near the trendy Hoxton/Haggerston/London Fields areas, walking distance from bustling Broadway Market, with its vibrant cafés and shops. The service base is located 10 mins walk from 2 overground connections.
There is 1.0 wte post made available due to maternity leave.
The consultant psychiatrist in medical psychotherapy provides input and clinical leadership to the Specialist Psychotherapy service. They work closely with the operational lead and clinical lead to lead a team therapists, psychologists, and junior doctors. The consultant has a significant role in providing input and support to the wards and community neighbourhood mental health team, as well as having oversight of the system ensuring trainees achieve their psychotherapy competencies.
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.
For further information relating to this vacancy please see attached job description and person specification.
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Mar 2026
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established Specialist Psychotherapy Service in an CQC-rated Outstanding Trust. The role will support our pivot towards an even more integrated offer for therapy, supporting the neighbourhood mental health team in delivering a psychologically-informed, trauma-informed, accessible service. The role also involves leading on training for resident doctors, as psychotherapy tutor for the directorate. The team is based in a community clinic, located near the trendy Hoxton/Haggerston/London Fields areas, walking distance from bustling Broadway Market, with its vibrant cafés and shops. The service base is located 10 mins walk from 2 overground connections.
There is 1.0 wte post made available due to maternity leave.
The consultant psychiatrist in medical psychotherapy provides input and clinical leadership to the Specialist Psychotherapy service. They work closely with the operational lead and clinical lead to lead a team therapists, psychologists, and junior doctors. The consultant has a significant role in providing input and support to the wards and community neighbourhood mental health team, as well as having oversight of the system ensuring trainees achieve their psychotherapy competencies.
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.
For further information relating to this vacancy please see attached job description and person specification.
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Mar 2026