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Job Summary The role includes providing the RC cover, focusing on consultant level assessment of any new admissions that have taken place, actively supporting an effective interface between the ward, HTT and the community teams to facilitate safe early discharges from the inpatient unit, actively engaging with the relevant community teams, providing clinical leadership for the MDT on the ward, leading ward and management rounds and undertaking relevant reviews of inpatients, supporting the bed management processes and maintaining high quality care for the patients on the ward.Ward Team Composition8 WTE higher trainee doctor (0.2 working in the community team)1 WTE core trainee0.8 to 1 WTE GPVTS trainee (depending on rotations)The ward has an average of 15 admissions per month. There is management support from the Associate Clinical Director (Dr Victoria Cohen), who reports to the Clinical Director (Dr Olivier Andlauer).Closing and Interview Dates Closing date: 8th March 2026 Interview date (AAC panel): 31st March 2026ResponsibilitiesContribute as a senior member of staff to service development within Joshua WardOffer consultations, assessments & appropriate treatments to people living in City & Hackney and requiring a hospital admissionDevelop close links with other Acute Wards and Community teams, including newly established Neighbourhoods Mental Health TeamsWork with service users to develop service user input to service delivery and developmentSupervise and coordinate the work of colleagues, notably resident doctorsEnsure clinical audit of the service and the implementation of appropriate assessment tools and outcome measures as an integrated part of the service and contribute to quality improvement initiativesQualifications – EducationFully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointmentMedical degree, MBBS or equivalentSection 12 Approval (Mental Health Act) and eligible to be temporarily (whilst acting-up) on the register of Approved Clinicians (MHA, 2007)Qualifications – DesirableQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or managementMRCPsychFormal leadership/management trainingFormal training in teaching methodsResearch or audit published in peer‑reviewed journalsHolds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternativeQualifications – Essential SkillsAbility to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary teamExcellent clinical skills using a bio‑psycho‑social perspective and wide medical knowledgeAbility to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyAbility and commitment to work with service users in service development and deliveryGood written and oral communication skillsAbility to manage time effectivelyLeadership skillsAbility to contribute to service planning, development and managementQualifications – Knowledge & ExperienceExcellent knowledge of operation of acute adult mental health serviceAn understanding of relevant Government guidelines, targets and legislationExcellent experience of operation of acute adult mental health serviceAssessment and treatment of a wide range of mental health and psychological disorders with evidence‑based interventionsWide range of specialist and sub‑specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service – including good experience of work in acute mental health services, and/or experience of working in Early Intervention in Psychosis serviceExperience of contributing and/or leading on service planning, development and managementUnderstanding and experience of working with service users from a socially deprived, multi‑ethnic areaAdequate health to fulfil the responsibilities of the postAble to travel between sitesTeaching & ResearchAbility to deliver teaching to graduates and undergraduates in medical and non‑medical disciplinesExcellent presentation skillsHas actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement initiativesResearch interestResearch or audit published in peer‑reviewed journalsAdditional Information Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.Contact and MiscellaneousReference number: 363‑MRCHAMH7135950‑DSalary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annumContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full‑timeJob locations: City & Hackney, City & Hackney Management Offices, 1st Floor Brooksby House, Homerton Hospital, Homerton Row, London, E9 6SREmployer: East London NHS Foundation Trust#J-18808-Ljbffr