Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Medacs; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing partner is seeking a Locum Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry across the UK. The role involves psychiatric assessments, treatment plan development, and providing leadership. Candidates must have a relevant medical degree, GMC registration, and experience in the field. This position offers flexible working hours and opportunities tailored to your availability, making it ideal for compassionate psychiatrists looking to make a difference in young lives. Competitive pay rates between £100 - £125 per hour are available.

Benefits

Free Revalidation & Appraisal support

Weekly Payroll

Access to The Support Hub

Free CPD courses

Flexible shift options

Referral scheme with financial incentives

24/7 support

Qualifications

• Compassionate and experienced in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Flexibility to choose placement duration.
• Willingness to conduct assessments and evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Conducting psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Developing and overseeing treatment plans.
• Working closely with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Providing clinical leadership and supervision to junior staff.

Skills

Psychiatric assessments

Treatment plans development

Clinical leadership

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

MBChB or equivalent medical degree

MRCPsych or FRCPsych or equivalent

Full GMC registration

CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Section 12(2) Approval

Current DBS check or willingness to undergo one

UK Right to Work

Job description

** For more info please contact Jack Jones on 0161 507 7267 / 07741146291 / [e-mail] **

Locum Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - UK-Wide Opportunities | Medacs Healthcare

Client Name: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Role: Locum Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Rates: £100 - £125 per hour (PAYE)

Shifts: 09:00am - 17:00pm, Monday - Friday

Location: CAMHS Community Wigan

Make a Lasting Impact on Young Lives - On Your Terms

Are you a compassionate and experienced Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry looking for the flexibility and variety that locum work offers? At Medacs Healthcare, we're proud to support NHS CAMHS services across the UK with expert mental health professionals. We're currently recruiting for locum Consultant Psychiatrists in CAMHS with UK-wide opportunities tailored to your availability and preferences.

Whether you're seeking a short-term placement or a longer-term assignment, we'll help you find the right fit.

Why Work Locum with Medacs Healthcare?

With over 30 years of experience in healthcare staffing, we offer:

• We supply 95% of all NHS trusts and Health boards across the UK (more than any other agency)
• Free Revalidation & Appraisal support
• Designated body GMC connection with Medacs Healthcare
• Weekly Payroll
• Access to The Support Hub - our support service to help support your mental health and well-being and enable you to deliver outstanding care
• First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts
• A dedicated placement officer
• Free CPD courses and career support with Medacs Academy
• Hundreds of new shifts available every day
• Long term jobs and short shifts available
• Lucrative referral scheme
• 24/7/365 support - we're here when you need us

About the Role

As a locum Consultant Psychiatrist in CAMHS, you'll play a vital role in supporting young people with complex mental health needs. Your responsibilities may include:

• Conducting psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations
• Developing and overseeing treatment plans
• Working closely with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams
• Providing clinical leadership and supervision to junior staff

What We're Looking For

Essential

• MBChB or equivalent medical degree
• MRCPsych or FRCPsych or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with a specialist licence to practise in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Section 12(2) Approval
• A current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or PVG check - or a willingness to undergo one as part of the registration process
• UK Right to Work

Locations Available

We're recruiting for locum roles across the UK, including:

• Greater London
• Midlands
• North West & North East England
• South East & South West England
• Scotland
• Wales

Let us know your preferred region and availability, and we'll match you with the right opportunity.

Apply Today

Take the next step in your CAMHS psychiatry career with flexible locum opportunities through a trusted partner in healthcare staffing. Submit your CV below.

We also offer a £1,000 payment for any successful consultant doctor referrals