Job summary
This new 10 PA post is based within the male low-secure part of the Forensic Directorate of the East London Foundation NHS Trust. It is suitable for doctors who have completed their Foundation training. The post will be based at Wolfson House, a forensic low secure unit, (311-315 Green Lanes, London N4 2ES), with Quality Improvement as a special interest. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day care for patients on two wards, and be provided with shared office and support services at Wolfson House. The post will be divided between 8 PAs of Direct Clinical Care, and 2 PAs of Special Interest, with particular training and experience provided in Quality Improvement methodology and Change Leadership. This is a full-time position (9am-5pm Monday to Friday) with no on-call commitment.

Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work at the level of a Junior Clinical Fellow, working on Loxford Ward and Woodberry Ward, and to join another Clinical Fellow and Speciality doctor in covering the unit. Clinical supervision will be given weekly. It is expected that the post holder will comply with the statutory requirements for annual appraisal, drawing up personal development plans and revalidation as set out by the General Medical Council and the Trust.

About us
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.

Job responsibilities
Clinical duties will include day-to-day management of inpatients, including mental state examinations, physical health reviews and reviews of medications; reviews of enhanced observations; admission assessments, reports and discharge summaries. On occasion, there will be the opportunity to liaise with prisons and courts. Attendance at ward rounds and CPA review meetings is expected, although this may be limited because of the two ward role. A core responsibility will be the preparation of reports for the Courts, Mental Health Review Tribunals, Managers Hearings and others as required. There will be the opportunity to participate in the treatment programmes and attend unit wide activities such as academic activity, supervision, community meetings and unit events.

Two sessions a week will be committed to pursuing the EFLT Quality Improvement training methodology and the CPD accredited Improvement Leaders Programme. Guidance and supervision will be provided to join one or two strategically important projects in the service. ELFT is a national leader in quality improvement, and skills learned can be readily transferred to change management in other specialities.

Qualifications
Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.

Eligibility
Essential

• Completed UK Foundation Years training programme
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrates ability in basic skills i.e. history taking, examination (mental & physical) and the utilisation of external sources of information in order to develop care and treatment plans to meet patient needs. Capacity to utilise a range of approaches to solving problems and making decisions
• Able to work co-operatively as part of a team and build and maintain successful working relationships with staff in a variety of different roles; an understanding of multidisciplinary team dynamics.
• Ability to recognise and manage own stress utilising the resources available.
• Able to work in an efficient, systematic and flexible manner
• Able to deal with difficult situations and to address them in a responsible and professional manner.
• Understanding of the complex nature of patient confidentiality
• Able to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach, which considers the needs of the whole person
• Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills
• Understanding or experience of the use of Rapid Tranquilisation and the management of Psychiatric emergencies

Desirable

• Previous Experience in working with long term conditions

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.

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Wolfson House, 311-315 Green Lanes, London, N4 2ES, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Associate Clinical Director
Dr Sian Llewellyn-Jones
sian.llewellyn-joness@nhs.net
02032227190

Details
Date posted: 01 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £49,909 to £61,825 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 1 years
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 363-MRCH-8238361
Job locations: Wolfson House, 311-315 Green Lanes, London, N4 2ES, United Kingdom