Locum General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist

Athona Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is looking for a General Adult Consultant for a locum position with an NHS Trust in the North West. This is a full-time role in a Liaison setting with working hours from Monday to Friday, totaling 40 hours a week. The role is set to begin ASAP and initially lasts for 3 months, with a possibility of extension. Candidates should have community and liaison experience along with Section 12 and AC status. Flexible working options may be available.

Benefits

Industry-leading revalidation support

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working opportunities

Access to exclusive NHS roles

Dedicated consultant support

Generous referral scheme

Qualifications

• Must have Section 12 and AC status.
• Experience working in a community and liaison setting is required.
• Ability to work in a full-time locum position.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive adult mental health care as a Locum Consultant.
• Work within NHS Trust in the North West region.
• Collaborate with other health professionals in a Liaison setting.

Skills

Community experience

Liaison experience

Section 12 and AC status

Job description

Job Title: General Adult Consultant, North West

Specialty: General Adult
Band/Grade: Consultant
Location: North West

Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Locum General Adult Consultant to work with an NHS Trust in the North West region. This full‑time locum position is based in a Liaison setting, with proposed working hours of Monday – Friday, 40 hours a week.

The role is set to begin ASAP and will last for a 3‑month initial contract with an option to extend thereafter. Please note that this position is inside IR35 payment guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have both community and liaison experience. Although the post is being advertised on a full‑time basis, the Trust would welcome applicants wishing to work part‑time.

To be eligible, you must have Section 12 and AC status.

Why work with Athona?

At Athona, our focus is on supporting you. From the moment you register, our experienced consultants work with you to secure the best opportunities while offering:

• Industry‑leading in‑house revalidation and appraisal support team
• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to exclusive NHS roles through our preferred supplier status
• A dedicated consultant offering tailored support
• A generous referral scheme

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