Consultant in Adult Psychiatry - Middlesbrough

Pulse Healthcare; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare seeks a Consultant in Adult Psychiatry for a NHS client in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire. This full-time locum role offers an immediate start for a short-term contract, with 40 hours per week and a competitive rate discussed on application.

The successful candidate will lead the General Adult Psychiatry Ward, perform assessments, and develop personalised treatment plans while maintaining compliance with MHA, RC responsibilities, and legal obligations.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Section 12 approval.
• Approved Clinician status.
• Previous experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care and comprehensive assessments.
• Develop individualised treatment plans.
• Ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act and related obligations.

Skills

GMC Registration

Section 12

Approved Clinician

Clinical Experience

Job description

Consultant in Adult Psychiatry - Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough, Yorkshire

Job Title: Consultant in Adult Psychiatry
Grade: Consultant
Location: Middlesbrough, Yorkshire
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Rate: Competitive – to be discussed upon application

We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant in Adult Psychiatry to work full-time for our NHS client based in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire. This vacancy is available on a locum basis, with an immediate start for a short-term contract.

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a Consultant for the General Adult Psychiatry Ward. Key responsibilities include providing high-quality patient care, conducting comprehensive assessments, and developing individualised treatment plans.

The role requires Section 12 and Approved Clinician (AC) approval. You will be expected to maintain compliance with all legal obligations as prescribed by the Mental Health Act (MHA) and the Ministry of Justice. You will also be responsible for assessing patients under the MHA, making recommendations, and acting as the Responsible Clinician (RC).

Qualifications and Experience

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Section 12 approval
• Approved Clinician status
• Previous experience in a similar role

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know at the earliest opportunity. We will ensure appropriate support is provided throughout the process and into your placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.