Consultant or Associate Specialist – General Adult Psychiatry – Bedford

RIG Locums Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Consultant or Associate Specialist in General Adult Psychiatry in the Bedford area. This role involves working within Community Mental Health Teams to provide comprehensive support to adults with complex mental health needs. Applicants should hold a valid GMC License and have experience in mental health settings. This position is full-time with an ongoing contract, offering a chance to make a positive impact in patient care.

Benefits

Weekly Payroll

CPD training provided

Expert Recruiters in Specialty

Qualifications

• Valid GMC License required for practice in the UK.
• Experience in mental health settings is essential.
• Right to Work in the UK is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and treatment for patients in the community.
• Engage with various community services for patient support.
• Collaborate with GPs for managing mental health problems.

Skills

Experience in Community Mental Health Teams

Crisis Resolution expertise

GMC License

Strong communication skills

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Consultant or Associate Specialist – General Adult Psychiatry – Bedford

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Client:

RIG Locums Ltd

Location:

United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Cpl UK Healthcare (formally RIG Locums) are currently looking for an experienced General Adult Consultant in the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team, around St Helens.

Will consider Consultant or Associate specialist Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) are multi-disciplinary assessment teams which provide mental health care and treatment for those adults with more complex and enduring mental health needs, who can benefit from specialist support. The CMHTs also provide treatment and care for those with time-limited disorders who, it is felt, may benefit from specialist support. The teams provide care and treatment to people in the community who are experiencing mental health difficulties, promoting positive mental health and independence. This ensures improved access to appropriate support services and resources, supporting timely discharge from hospital and reducing the need for hospital admission. The key aims of the CMHT are to: Improve engagement with a range of community services including mainstream leisure and vocational services in order to promote positive relationships with patients and carers. Promote stability within the lives of patients and their carers. Promote social functioning and quality of life for patients by working to keep people at home, hence promoting the principles of recovery and social inclusion. Offer meaningful engagement with patients and promote recovery. Give advice on the management of mental health problems by other professionals in particular advice to GPs Provide treatment and care for those with time limited disorders who can benefit from specialist support. Provide treatment and care for those with more complex and enduring needs Safeguard vulnerable adults and children from all forms of abuse and to preserve the rights and choices of individuals to take positive risks.

Job Description available with timetable upon request.

Job title:

Consultant or Associate Specialist– General Adult Psychiatrist

Location:

Bedford area

Full time, 40 hours per week

Length of Contract:

Ongoing long term

ASAP

Negotiable

To apply we will require the following documents:

• GMC License
• Right to Work in the UK
• DBS Cert
• 2 Recent References

We cannot offer sponsorship. We require the Right to Work in the UK.

Cpl UK Healthcare works with NHS Trusts all over the UK, alongside many private hospitals, and as a framework supplier, we have access to jobs nationwide as soon as they are needed.

We can easily assist with updating your compliance, planning travel and accommodation, providing mandatory training/CPD courses and we are also a designated body with the GMC offering services for appraisal and revalidation. Here at Cpl UK Health, we like to get doctors onboarded as early as possible prior to their available period so they can complete registration in good time – this in turn allows the doctor to accept their perfect locum offer without delay.

The benefits of working with Cpl UK Healthcare:

• Approved NHS Framework Supplier
• Weekly Payroll
• CPD training provided including BLS
• Expert Recruiters working solely in one Specialty