Locum Old Age Psychiatrist: Flexible UK Roles

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Locum Consultant in Adult Psychiatry for UK-wide opportunities. The position offers flexible assignments in adult mental health with responsibilities including psychiatric assessments, treatment planning, and providing high-quality care to adults with complex needs. Ideal candidates will have an MBBS or equivalent degree, GMC registration, and experience in adult mental health settings. A willingness to obtain a DBS check is also required.

Benefits

Flexible assignments

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Free wellbeing support

GMC revalidation support

24/7 support

Qualifications

• Experience in adult mental health settings.
• Section 12/Section 22 and Approved/Responsible Clinician status (or eligibility).
• Current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and reviews.
• Lead treatment planning and clinical decision-making.
• Support junior medical staff and MDTs.
• Liaise with community services and external partners.

Skills

Psychiatric assessments

Treatment planning

Clinical decision-making

Collaboration

Patient-focused approach

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical degree

Full GMC registration

Job description

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Locum Consultant in Adult Psychiatry for UK-wide opportunities. The position offers flexible assignments in adult mental health with responsibilities including psychiatric assessments, treatment planning, and providing high-quality care to adults with complex needs. Ideal candidates will have an MBBS or equivalent degree, GMC registration, and experience in adult mental health settings. A willingness to obtain a DBS check is also required.