Consultant Psychiatry - West Midlands

Medacs Healthcare; Daimler Green; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing company is seeking a locum Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in Learning Disabilities to provide flexible work opportunities across the UK. This role involves high-quality psychiatric care for adults with complex needs, including assessments, treatment planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must possess an MBBS or equivalent, full GMC registration, and relevant experience in mental health. The role offers competitive rates and various location options.

Benefits

Priority access to locum shifts

Flexible assignments to match lifestyle

NHS-approved framework agency benefits

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Free wellbeing support

GMC revalidation support

Qualifications

• Experience in adult mental health settings.
• Section 12 / Section 22 and Approved / Responsible Clinician status (or eligibility).
• A current DBS check or willingness to undergo one.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and reviews.
• Lead treatment planning and clinical decision-making.
• Support junior medical staff and MDTs.

Skills

Psychiatric assessments

Clinical decision-making

Patient-focused approach

Collaboration with MDTs

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical degree

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

Job description

Locum Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry - UK-Wide Opportunities | Medacs Healthcare

Job Title : Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Learning Disabilities

Location : West Midlands

Rate : £90 - £110 per hour

Contract Type : Locum (short-term and long-term assignments available)

Start Date : 1 / 1 / 26 (6 months post)

Make a Real Difference in Mental Health - On Your Terms

Are you a dedicated Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry looking for the flexibility and variety that locum work offers? At Medacs Healthcare, we're proud to support the NHS with expert mental health professionals across the UK. We're currently recruiting for locum Consultant Psychiatrists in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry 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?

• Priority Access to Locum Shifts - Get exclusive early access to psychiatry locum roles across the UK.
• Shifts That Works for You - Flexible long-term or short-term assignments to match your lifestyle and career goals
• NHS-Approved Framework Agency - As a trusted Tier 1 supplier to over 150 NHS Trusts, we offer consistent, high-quality opportunities.
• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant - Receive one-to-one support from a specialist who understands your clinical area and career goals.
• Streamlined Registration & Fast Onboarding - Our expert compliance team helps you get fully registered and ready to work quick and efficiently.
• Free Wellbeing Support - Benefit from free mental health and wellbeing support, including webinars by The Joyful Doctor (with CPD points)
• GMC Revalidation & Appraisal Support - We're a Designated Body and provide full support with your annual appraisals.
• Lucrative Referral Scheme - Earn generous bonuses for every successful referral you make.
• 24 / 7 / 365 Support - Our team is available around the clock - whenever you need us.

About the Role

As a locum Consultant Psychiatrist, you'll work within multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality psychiatric care to adults with complex mental health needs.

• Conducting psychiatric assessments and reviews
• Leading treatment planning and clinical decision-making
• Supporting junior medical staff and MDTs
• Liaising with community services and external partners
• Consultant Psychiatrist, Children's Learning Disabilities - 1WTE 40hours - 6 Months

What We're Looking For

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Section 12 / Section 22 and Approved / Responsible Clinician status (or eligibility)
• A current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or PVG check - or a willingness to undergo one as part of the registration process
• Experience in adult mental health settings
• UK Right to Work
• A flexible, collaborative, and patient-focused approach

Desirable

• CCT in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry (or within 6 months of achieving it)

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

Locations Available

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

Apply Today

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