Consultant – General Adult Community Psychiatry – Bedfordshire

RIG Locums Ltd; Luton; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist for community mental health teams in Bedfordshire. The role involves managing patient care, leading a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring adherence to NICE Guidance. Candidates must possess a GMC License and demonstrate strong leadership in mental health care delivery.

Benefits

CPD training including BLS

Weekly payroll

Specialist-focused recruitment team

Qualifications

• Experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist in community mental health.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with mental health needs in collaboration with a multiagency team.
• Lead clinical oversight for care delivery under CPA and non-CPA.

Skills

Mental Health Management

Team Leadership

Education

GMC License

DBS Certificate

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Consultant – General Adult Community Psychiatry – Bedfordshire, Luton

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Client:

RIG Locums Ltd

Location:

Luton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

Cpl UK Healthcare (formerly RIG Locums) is seeking an experienced General Adult Consultant based in Bedfordshire within the Community team.

The role will support the current structure of consultant and trainee psychiatrists within the community mental health teams covering Bedfordshire.

The post holder will assist the multidisciplinary/multiagency team in managing patients with mental health needs, both on and off CPA, in accordance with relevant NICE Guidance. The post involves working with an MDT including pharmacy, psychology, social work, CPN colleagues, and trainees. The clinician will lead the team clinically, overseeing care delivery under CPA and non-CPA for patients registered with specific primary care networks.

Further details and timetable available upon request.

Job title: Consultant Psychiatrist

Location: Bedfordshire

Full-time: 40 hours per week

Contract length: Ongoing, long-term

Start date: ASAP

Negotiable: Yes

Application requirements:

• GMC License
• Right to Work in the UK
• DBS Certificate
• Two recent references

Note: We cannot offer sponsorship. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Cpl UK Healthcare collaborates with NHS Trusts nationwide and private hospitals. We assist with compliance updates, travel and accommodation planning, mandatory training, and revalidation services. We aim to onboard doctors early to facilitate timely registration and placement.

Benefits of working with Cpl UK Healthcare:

• Approved NHS Framework Supplier
• Weekly payroll
• CPD training including BLS
• Specialist-focused recruitment team