Locum Specialty Psychiatrist - Immediate Start, Flexible

Medecho LTD; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Flexible hours

Recruitment support

NHS Trust roles

Job summary

Medecho LTD is seeking a Locum Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry in Chelmsford to join an NHS Trust. The role involves providing high-quality psychiatric care across inpatient, community, and crisis services, working with multidisciplinary teams, and starting ASAP.

This on-site contract offers competitive locum rates and flexibility, with opportunities to extend based on service needs and ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment team.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

GMC Registration

Section 12 Approval

NHS Psychiatry experience

Clinical assessment

Risk management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Right to work UK

ASAP availability

Job description

Medecho LTD is seeking a Locum Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry in Chelmsford to join an NHS Trust. The role involves providing high-quality psychiatric care across inpatient, community, and crisis services, working with multidisciplinary teams, and starting ASAP.

This on-site contract offers competitive locum rates and flexibility, with opportunities to extend based on service needs and ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment team.