Consultant – General Adult Community Psychiatry – South London

RIG Locums Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a General Adult Consultant in Psychiatry for a full-time role in South London. This position offers a supportive environment with a well-established multidisciplinary team, competitive rates, and opportunities to develop community psychiatry skills. Immediate start with ongoing position available.

Benefits

Dedicated support from experienced consultants

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in similar roles required.
• Candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings and manage clinical workload.
• Provide psychiatric services and support referrals from various sources.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Community Psychiatry

Education

Full GMC License to practice

Job description

Consultant – General Adult Community Psychiatry – South London, Greater London

Client:

RIG Locums Ltd

Location:

Greater London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

639b9a084e90

Job Views:

4

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

CPL UK Healthcare (formerly RIG Locums) is seeking a General Adult Consultant for an NHS position in South London.

The role offers competitive rates for a dedicated psychiatrist. The trust is looking for an enthusiastic Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry to work full-time, ideal for someone seeking to broaden their community psychiatry experience and develop clinical skills in a supportive environment. The team is well-established with strong support from senior colleagues.

The Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) operates as an effective multidisciplinary team, with consultants leading alongside the team manager. Referrals are mainly received from GPs via the Single Point of Access, as well as from patients, families, and other services such as Social Services and the Police. Patients not requiring secondary care are signposted to community or primary care services, including Primary Care Plus and Talk. The trust collaborates with third sector partners to enhance mental health services.

The team holds weekly multidisciplinary referral meetings, zoning meetings, and daily brief "huddles" to manage clinical workload. A mix of onsite and agile working is available, utilizing digital technology for remote patient sessions.

Job details:

• Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Location: South London
• Community setting
• Immediate start, ongoing position
• Negotiable rates based on preference

Requirements:

• Full GMC License to practice
• Right to Work in the UK
• Relevant experience in similar roles

Note: Sponsorship is not available. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

CPL UK Healthcare collaborates with NHS Trusts nationwide, including private hospitals, providing support for compliance, travel, accommodation, training, and GMC revalidation services. We aim to onboard doctors early to ensure timely registration and placement.

Benefits of working with Cpl UK Healthcare:

• Dedicated support from experienced consultants in your specialty

Note: If you are not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, a work permit may be required. More information is available on our Blog.

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN, United Kingdom