Consultant Psychiatrist

Flexzo Ai; City Of London; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist healthcare talent partner is seeking a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist to manage junior medical staff in London. The role emphasizes compliance with GMC regulations and clinical practices. Essential qualifications include full GMC registration and MRCPsych. The position also offers support through a dedicated consultant and AI-assisted role matching, ensuring alignment with your career goals. This role provides a competitive salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 per year, adhering to the highest standards of patient care.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

AI-assisted role matching

Streamlined onboarding support

Exclusive access to various NHS roles

Qualifications

• Must be fully registered with GMC including Specialist Registration.
• Must achieve Section 12 approval within 3 months.
• MRCPsych or equivalent necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise junior medical staff as per Trusts policies.
• Ensure compliance with Working Time Directive.
• Report professional conduct concerns as necessary.
• Maintain GMC registration and abide by professional codes.
• Demonstrate compliance with legal obligations in clinical practice.
• Participate in annual appraisals and job plan reviews.

Skills

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise including Specialist Registration

Section 12 approved

MRCPsych or equivalent

Valid UK driving licence

Job description

Locum Consultant Psychiatrist

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year

Location: London

Start date: ASAP

Job Type: Locum, 6 Months

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise including Specialist Registration or within 6 months of completing CCT
• Section 12 approved or able to achieve within 3 months
• MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Valid UK driving licence

Job Description

• To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed with the medical director and in accordance with the Trusts policies and procedures.
• To ensure that junior doctors working with them are compliant with the Working Time Directive.
• To comply with procedures whereby doctors report concerns about professional conduct or competence of medical or other colleagues.
• To comply with the principles of practice laid out by the General Medical Council and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct.
• To demonstrate compliance with legal obligations covering clinical practice e.g.Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, Mental Capacity Act, The Children Act.
• To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
• To participate annually in a job plan review with the relevant Clinical Director and Service Manager or Managing Director.

About Flexzo AI

Flexzo AI is a specialist healthcare talent partner dedicated to connecting exceptional clinicians with forward-thinking NHS and independent healthcare services across the UK. We combine deep sector expertise with advanced AI-driven matching technology to ensure a seamless, personalised recruitment experience for both candidates and employers.

By applying through Flexzo AI, you will benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant guiding you through every stage of the process
• AI-assisted role matching to ensure the post aligns with your skills, career goals, and preferred working style
• Streamlined onboarding support, including assistance with compliance, documentation, and relocation (if applicable)
• Exclusive access to roles across multiple NHS Trusts and specialist mental health services

Flexzo AI is committed to supporting your long‑term career development and ensuring you find a post where you can thrive clinically, professionally, and personally.