East London NHS Foundation Trust

LAS CT1-2 in Older Adult Psychiatry- Tower Hamlets Inpatient

The closing date is 22 March 2026

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, and motivated CT LAS doctor to join our older adult ward.

This post would be ideally suited for a doctor, who has a minimum of 2 years experience in clinical practice.

There may be the possibility of extending the contract in the future, continuing to work in the Trust and potentially rotating through various placements gaining valuable experience across psychiatry.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work under the supervision of a consultant psychiatrist and will be integral to a multidisciplinary team.. The post holder may have the option rotate through posts according to service needs, offering opportunities for developing clinical expertise across a range of specialties.

The post-holder will be responsible for the assessment and management of mental health problems on a routine and emergency basis.

Direct Clinical Care duties

  • The post holder will:Work within a multidisciplinary setting offering psychiatric medical input in the assessment, treatment and care management of patients, carrying out all general duties including mental state examinations.
  • Provide up to date, effective, safe medical care for patients in order to promote their recovery, and promote their insight with a view to relapse prevention.
  • Provide physical care in liaison with primary care services and the in house GP services.
  • Offer advice and support to other members of the team in issues related to his/her competence and expertise.
  • Work as a leading member of the multidisciplinary team, linking closely with statutory and non-statutory services as required

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.

Details

Date posted

15 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£38,831 to £73,992 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-MRTH7851108

Job locations

Cazaubon Ward

East Ham Care Centre

London

E7 8QP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see JD (Job Description) and PS (Personal Specification) for full details of role requirements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see JD (Job Description) and PS (Personal Specification) for full details of role requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully registered with the General Medical Council

Desirable

  • A higher degree such as MD or PhD
  • Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification
  • Approval under Section 12(2) of Mental Health Act 1983, or plan to gain approval within 6 months of appointment.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • At least 2 years experience of clinical practice post medical qualification
  • Appreciation and social and cultural factors of relevant to psychiatric practice
  • Experience of and commitment to clinical care of individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions

Desirable

  • Experience of clinical work in Older Adult Psychiatry
  • Experience of Quality Improvement projects & Clinical Audit
  • Experience of working in dementia care

Organisational skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work as a part of multidisciplinary, multi-model team
  • Ability to manage complex workloads and support others to do that
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully registered with the General Medical Council

Desirable

  • A higher degree such as MD or PhD
  • Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification
  • Approval under Section 12(2) of Mental Health Act 1983, or plan to gain approval within 6 months of appointment.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • At least 2 years experience of clinical practice post medical qualification
  • Appreciation and social and cultural factors of relevant to psychiatric practice
  • Experience of and commitment to clinical care of individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions

Desirable

  • Experience of clinical work in Older Adult Psychiatry
  • Experience of Quality Improvement projects & Clinical Audit
  • Experience of working in dementia care

Organisational skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work as a part of multidisciplinary, multi-model team
  • Ability to manage complex workloads and support others to do that

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cazaubon Ward

East Ham Care Centre

London

E7 8QP


Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cazaubon Ward

East Ham Care Centre

London

E7 8QP


Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director Adult MH Tower Hamlets

Leah White

leah.white2@nhs.net

02081215541

Details

Date posted

15 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£38,831 to £73,992 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-MRTH7851108

Job locations

Cazaubon Ward

East Ham Care Centre

London

E7 8QP


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