Visa Note
While this position offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible candidates, applicants must verify their specific visa eligibility requirements directly with the employer. The certificate of sponsorship does not guarantee visa approval, and candidates should familiarize themselves with UK immigration requirements before applying.
Job Details
Company: East London NHS Foundation Trust
Location: City & Hackney
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Schedule: Full-time
Application Deadline: 23 November 2025
Interview Date: 16 December 2025
Reference Number: 363-MRCH6744807-C
Certificate of Sponsorship: Available
Job Summary
This consultant post was created 5 years ago after service changes including the expansion of early intervention services in the community. It has a focus on treatment of inpatients under the community early intervention in psychosis team (EQUIP), both males and females presenting with first episode of psychosis. Male patients are admitted to Ruth Seifert Ward, female to Gardner ward. Ruth Seifert ward is a 16-bedded acute admission ward specialising in the treatment, care and support of men in City and Hackney who need a period of hospital admission.
Main Duties of the Job
The postholder is responsible for the care and management of all the patients admitted under the Early Intervention team. The usual caseload is approximately 10-15 beds needed for early intervention patients (7-10 males and 3-5 females) and 2-4 beds for out-of-area patients. The main base of the postholder is therefore Ruth Seifert Ward.
The role includes providing the RC cover, focusing on consultant level assessment of any new admissions with established or suspected first episode of psychosis, or who are out of their catchment area. This includes actively supporting an effective interface between the ward, HTT and EQUIP to facilitate safe early discharges from the inpatient unit. The postholder will actively engage with relevant community teams, provide clinical leadership for the MDT on the ward, lead ward and management rounds, undertake relevant reviews of inpatients, support bed management processes, and maintain high quality care for patients on the ward.
This relatively new arrangement is an exciting opportunity to develop an innovative and forward-thinking model of care for patients presenting with the first onset of psychotic illness and what they need when they require inpatient treatment.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent. Section 12 Approval (Mental Health Act) and eligible to be temporarily (whilst acting-up) on the register of Approved Clinicians (MHA, 2007).
Desirable Qualifications
Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. MRCPsych.
Essential Skills
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge. Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. Ability and commitment to work with service users in service development and delivery. Good written and oral communication skills. Ability to manage time effectively. Leadership skills. Ability to contribute to service planning, development, and management.
Desirable Skills
Formal leadership/management training.
Essential Knowledge
Excellent knowledge of operation of acute adult mental health service. An understanding of relevant Government guidelines, targets and legislation.
Essential Clinical Experience
Excellent experience of operation of acute adult mental health service. Assessment and treatment of a wide range of mental health and psychological disorders with evidence-based interventions.
Desirable Clinical Experience
Wide 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 service. Experience of contributing and/or leading on service planning, development and management.
About the Employer
East London NHS Foundation Trust is committed to making 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. 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.
The Trust is based in London and serves a diverse, multi-ethnic population. We offer a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development and research. As a Foundation Trust, we have greater autonomy to shape services to meet the needs of our local population.
How to Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via the NHS Jobs website. International applicants should ensure they have all required documentation ready before applying.
Application Checklist for International Candidates
1. Verify your eligibility for a UK work visa with the employer before applying
2. Prepare your GMC registration details
3. Gather required documentation including medical qualifications, references, and proof of English language proficiency
4. Prepare a personal statement addressing the person specification requirements
5. Contact Dr Victoria Cohen (Deputy Clinical Director) with any questions about the role or sponsorship process
For questions about the job, contact Dr Victoria Cohen (Deputy Clinical Director) at [email protected] or 02085108297.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website for overseas health professionals.
Employer Contact Details
Employer: East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: City & Hackney Management Offices, 1st Floor Brooksby House, Homerton Hospital, Homerton Row, London, E9 6SR
Website: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/
For questions about the job, contact Dr Victoria Cohen (Deputy Clinical Director) at [email protected] or 02085108297
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