Consultant Psychiatry - West Midlands

Medacs Healthcare; Royal Leamington Spa; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency offers locum Consultant Psychiatrist roles in Adult Mental Health across the UK. This position presents a chance to provide high-quality psychiatric care to adults, focusing on assessing new referrals and leading treatment planning. Candidates must be fully GMC registered and have experience in adult mental health. Various regions are available, including Greater London and the Midlands. Competitive pay rates from £90-£100 per hour and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Priority access to locum shifts

Free mental health and wellbeing support

Flexible long-term or short-term assignments

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Approved/Responsible Clinician status or eligibility.
• Current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in adult mental health settings

Collaborative and patient-focused approach

Flexible working style

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical degree

Full GMC registration

Job description

Locum Consultant in Adult Psychiatry - UK-Wide Opportunities | Medacs Healthcare

Job Title: Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Mental Health

Location: West Midlands

Rate: £90-£100 per hour

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

Start Date: 10th November 25 - 31st March 26

Make a Real Difference in Mental Health - On Your Terms

Are you a dedicated Consultant in Adult 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 Adult Mental Health 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 Work 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 quickly 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. Your responsibilities may include:

• 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.

The Responsibilities of the post will include assessing new referrals from GPs, inpatient wards, transfers from Home Treatment teams and internal referrals. To provide assessment, making an appropriate diagnosis, formulating management plans in the short term and long term. You will be required to work at St Mary's lodge, In Leamington Spa. You will be supported by a medical secretary. You would be required to provide supervision to a middle grade Doctor as required.

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 General Adult Psychiatry (or within 6 months of achieving it).

Locations Available

• 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

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