Locum Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry
Medecho LTD
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Locum Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry role supported by Medecho LTD in Birmingham. You will provide high‑quality psychiatric care across inpatient, community, and crisis services within the NHS framework.
The position requires GMC registration with licence to practise, Section 12 approval, and NHS psychiatry experience. You will work in a dynamic MDT setting, with flexible hours and ongoing recruitment team support.
Qualifications
- Valid GMC registration with licence to practise.
- Section 12 approval is essential.
- Previous NHS psychiatry experience is required.
- Strong risk assessment and clinical decision making.
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team and independently.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric assessments and formulate management plans.
- Diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions.
- Participate in ward rounds, clinics and MDT meetings.
- Undertake Mental Health Act assessments where appropriate.
- Provide guidance to junior staff and ensure accurate records.
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Job description
Start Date : ASAP
An NHS Trust is seeking an experienced and dedicated Locum Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry to join a dynamic mental health team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality psychiatric care across inpatient, community, and crisis services, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver outstanding patient outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated doctor who is available to start immediately and has substantial experience working within UK mental health services.
- Valid GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
- Strong clinical assessment and risk management skills
- Excellent communication and multidisciplinary team working abilities
- Must be available to start ASAP
- Valid Right to Work in the UK
- Conduct psychiatric assessments and formulate management plans
- Diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions
- Participate in ward rounds, clinics, and multidisciplinary meetings
- Undertake Mental Health Act assessments where appropriate
- Provide advice and support to junior medical staff and allied healthcare professionals
- Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with NHS standards
- Ensure safe and effective patient care at all times
- Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment
- Experience managing patients with complex mental health conditions
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
- Sound knowledge of Mental Health Act legislation
- Excellent clinical judgement and decision‑making skills
- Commitment to delivering high‑quality patient‑centred care
- Flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment team
- Opportunities within leading NHS Trusts across the UK
- Potential for contract extension based on service requirements
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Company: Medecho LTD Salary: £60 to £75 an hour Hours: Full‑time Location: Birmingham Working pattern: On‑site Job type: Contract Posting date: 8 Oct 2026 Closing date: 7 Nov 2026
Job Title
Locum Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry
Location : NHS Trust, United Kingdom
Contract Type : Locum (Full‑Time / Part‑Time Available)
Start Date : ASAP
An NHS Trust is seeking an experienced and dedicated Locum Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry to join a dynamic mental health team. The successful candidate will provide high‑quality psychiatric care across inpatient, community, and crisis services, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver outstanding patient outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated doctor who is available to start immediately and has substantial experience working within UK mental health services.
- Valid GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
- Section 12 Approval (Essential)
- Previous NHS Psychiatry experience
- Strong clinical assessment and risk management skills
- Excellent communication and multidisciplinary team working abilities
- Must be available to start ASAP
- Valid Right to Work in the UK
- Conduct psychiatric assessments and formulate management plans
- Diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions
- Participate in ward rounds, clinics, and multidisciplinary meetings
- Undertake Mental Health Act assessments where appropriate
- Provide advice and support to junior medical staff and allied healthcare professionals
- Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with NHS standards
- Ensure safe and effective patient care at all times
- General Adult Psychiatry
- Older Adult Psychiatry
- Liaison Psychiatry
- Community Psychiatry
- Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment
- Inpatient Psychiatry
- Rehabilitation Psychiatry
- Forensic Psychiatry
- Learning Disabilities Psychiatry
- Substance Misuse Services
- Experience managing patients with complex mental health conditions
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
- Sound knowledge of Mental Health Act legislation
- Excellent clinical judgement and decision‑making skills
- Commitment to delivering high‑quality patient‑centred care
- Competitive locum rates
- Flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment team
- Opportunities within leading NHS Trusts across the UK
- Potential for contract extension based on service requirements
- Skills Required – Locum Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry
- GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise
- Section 12 Approval (Essential)
- Previous NHS experience in Psychiatry
- Strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Excellent psychiatric assessment and diagnostic skills
- Competence in risk assessment and risk management
- Experience managing acute and chronic mental health conditions
- Ability to formulate and implement comprehensive treatment plans
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams (MDT)
- Ability to manage psychiatric emergencies effectively
- Good clinical documentation and record‑keeping skills
- Sound decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Commitment to patient safety, clinical governance, and quality improvement
- Experience in inpatient, community, crisis, or liaison psychiatry services
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures and vulnerable patient management
- Flexibility to adapt to different NHS service settings
- Must be available to start ASAP
- Must hold a valid Right to Work in the UK
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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