Locum (Fixed Term) Specialty Doctor
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2026 |
| Location: | Beckenham, BR3 3BX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9334-26-0388 |
Summary
The post-holder will provide clinical input to Effra ward, a 16 bedded medium secure ward specialising in forensic rehabilitation and recovery. The ward caters for adult male patients who are sub-acute but not ready for pre-discharge wards. The post-holderwillbe invited to attend a Friday morning forensic Clinical Academic morning at theInstitute of Psychiatry,Psychology(IoPPN) and will have another SPA session to use of their choice. Research opportunities are available. The post holder will havenooutpatient oroutof hours commitment.Working with the consultant, the post holder will have responsibility for the medical and psychiatric care of 16 patients on Effra ward. The post holder will be involved as a multidisciplinary team member in the assessment and management of patients admitted to the ward. The post holder will also have specific responsibilities for undertaking clinical audit under the direction of the ward Consultant. This postwould ideally suit someone wishing to further their clinical experience in forensic psychiatry and would act as a springboard to higher training. The roleof the postwill include: Attendance and presentation of medical reports at CPA meetings Attendance at weekly ward roundsandHCR-20riskformulationmeetings. Preparation of reportsand supported attendance at Managers hearings and Mental Health Review Tribunals Preparation of reports and applications to the Ministry of Justice for thepurposeof requesting leave, requestingtransferand providing requested summaries of patient progress Attendance at weekly supervision with the Consultant Psychiatrist. Participation and contribution to service audit and evaluation. Engaging in research activities in keeping with the aims of the Forensic and Neurodevelopmental Science Department of theIoPPN. Attendance atReflective Group Practiceonce per fortnight. Regular (weekly)teaching of medical students Annual leave will be agreed with the Consultant Psychiatrist and communicated promptly to the multidisciplinary team leader and senior clinical nurse. The post-holder will negotiate cross-cover arrangements with the specialty doctor working in River House.