Consultant Psychiatrist General Adult

Direct Medics; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Medics is seeking an experienced Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry for a locum role in Edinburgh. This position offers a comprehensive specialist service within the NHS, with no night or weekend duties. The candidate should have a valid GMC License and at least six months of relevant UK experience, along with a generous support package of up to £2,000 annually.

Benefits

Free Annual Appraisal worth £600

Free Multi-Source Feedback worth £200

Priority Locum Bookings

Weekly Payroll

Negotiable Payrates

Sign on Bonus of £1000

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of medical experience in General Psychiatry or similar roles within the UK.
• Must have a valid GMC Registration with full license to practice.
• Consultants need to be on the Specialist Register.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive mental health services for working-age adults.
• Workings hours: Monday to Friday, 9-5, with no evening or weekend responsibilities.
• Fulfill locum responsibilities for at least 12 weeks.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Mental Health Expertise

Patient Management

GMC Registration

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Registration

Job description

Client:

Direct Medics

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

264ed5066d71

Job Views:

4

Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

Job Description:

Direct Medics

This year, we’re proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long-standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we’ve built within the healthcare sector.

As a registered and authorised supplier to the NHS, Direct Medics' Mental Health Team are working with Psychiatry professionals throughout the UK & Ireland to help them find new and exciting opportunities to further develop their career.

Job Description:

Direct Medics are working in partnership with this NHS Trust to find an experienced and dedicated Consultant to fulfil this General Adult Psychiatry inpatient role based in Edinburgh, providing a comprehensive specialist general mental health service for the working age adult population of the area.

Locum roles with Direct Medics are a great way of enhancing your earning potential as well as working with some of the most professional and successful Mental Health teams in the country. This role is ideally looking for a full time Psychiatrist, working Monday to Friday, 9-5, with no evening or weekend responsibilities, from ASAP for at least 12 weeks.

Valid GMC Registration with full License to Practice

Right to Work in the UK

Minimum 6 months of medical experience in this role or a similar role within the UK

Consultants are required to be on the Specialist Register

We offer our medical candidates a complete end-to-end support package worth up to £2,000 annually. The following services are included and provided at no cost to our candidates:

• Free Annual Appraisal (worth £600 per year)
• Free Multi-Source Feedback (worth £200 per exercise)
• Free Revalidation Recommendations (worth £200 per recommendation)
• Free Governance Support: in the event of Fitness to Practice concerns (unlimited with no charge regardless of resources required)
• Free Enhanced Criminal Records Check
• Free Serology Reporting
• Free Occupational Health Assessment
• £1000 sign on bonus to work with Direct Medics in this role!*
• Unlimited Colleague Referral Bonus Scheme worth over £1000*
• Priority Locum Bookings
• Weekly Payroll & Choice of Payment Options
• Negotiable Payrates

*T&Cs Apply

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To discuss this role in further detail, contact Peter Shaw directly on 02895 313172 or email at [e-mail] for further information.

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom