Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Addictions

Direct Medics; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Medics seeks a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in Addictions to join a dedicated team in Aberdeen. The role offers competitive pay and an extensive support package, ensuring the highest quality of care and professional growth opportunities. Ideal for experienced candidates with necessary qualifications and a passion for mental health services.

Benefits

Free Annual Appraisal

Free Multi-Source Feedback

Free Revalidation Recommendations

Free Governance Support

Free Enhanced Criminal Records Check

Free Serology Reporting

Free Occupational Health Assessment

Referral Bonus Scheme

Weekly Payroll & Choice of Payment Options

Negotiable Payrates

Qualifications

• Valid GMC Registration with full Licence to Practice required.
• Minimum 6 months of medical experience in this role or a similar role within the UK.
• CCT accreditation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive addictions services alongside an experienced team.
• Work 10 sessions Monday to Friday with no on-call responsibility.
• Assist in enhancing mental health service delivery.

Skills

Consultation

Mental Health Expertise

Addictions Psychiatry

Education

CCT accreditation

GMC Registration with full Licence to Practice

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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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 Addictions, Psychiatry role based in Aberdeen, providing a comprehensive addictionsservice alongside the experienced and successful team.

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 consultant who will work11 out of 13 weeks across the 3 month period with 2 weeks leaveincorporated,10 sessions – Monday to Friday, withNo On call responsibility.

Valid GMC Registration with full Licence to Practice

Right to Work in the UK

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

Must have CCT accreditation

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
• New Referral Bonus Scheme! £500 to you and £500 to your referred Psychiatrist!*
• This Referral bonus can be used for training courses or even Professional Registration!*
• 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 [emailprotected] for further information.

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