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Medacs Healthcare; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare is recruiting Locum Consultant Psychiatrists in Adult Mental Health to support NHS Trusts across the UK, including Northern Ireland. We offer flexible short-term and long-term assignments with shifts that fit your availability.

Start dates are ASAP and you’ll help deliver high-quality patient care. Join multidisciplinary teams to conduct assessments, lead treatment planning, and support junior staff.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Section 12/Section 22 and Approved/Responsible Clinician status (or eligible).
• Current DBS check (or PVG) or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

GMC registration

DBS/PVG clearance

Right to work in UK

Team collaboration

CCT in General Adult Psychiatry

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical degree

Job description

Locum Consultant Psychiatry - Northern Ireland

Locum Consultant in Adult Psychiatry -

Hospital Name: Western Health and Social Care Trust

Location: Antrim

Contract Type: Locum (short-term and long-term assignments available)

Start Date: ASAP

Make a Real Difference in Mental Health - On Your Terms

Are you a dedicated

Consultant in Adult Psychiatry looking for the flexibility and variety that locum work offers? At

Medacs Healthcare, we're proud to support the NHS with expert mental health professionals across the UK. We're currently recruiting for

locum Consultant Psychiatrists in Adult Mental Health with

UK-wide opportunities tailored to your availability and preferences.

Whether you're seeking a short-term placement or a longer-term assignment, we'll help you find the right fit.

Why Work Locum with Medacs Healthcare?

With over 30 years of experience in healthcare staffing, we offer:

• Priority Access to Locum Shifts - Get exclusive early access to psychiatry locum roles across the UK.
• Shifts That Works for You - Flexible long-term or short-term assignments to match your lifestyle and career goals
• NHS-Approved Framework Agency - As a trusted Tier 1 supplier to over 150 NHS Trusts, we offer consistent, high-quality opportunities.
• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant - Receive one-to-one support from a specialist who understands your clinical area and career goals.
• Streamlined Registration & Fast Onboarding - Our expert compliance team helps you get fully registered and ready to work quick and efficiently.
• Free Wellbeing Support - Benefit from free mental health and wellbeing support, including webinars by The Joyful Doctor (with CPD points)
• GMC Revalidation & Appraisal Support - We're a Designated Body and provide full support with your annual appraisals.
• Lucrative Referral Scheme - Earn generous bonuses for every successful referral you make.
• 24/7/365 Support - Our team is available around the clock - whenever you need us.

About the Role

As a locum Consultant Psychiatrist, you'll work within multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality psychiatric care to adults with complex mental health needs. Your responsibilities may include:

• Conducting psychiatric assessments and reviews
• Leading treatment planning and clinical decision-making
• Supporting junior medical staff and MDTs
• Liaising with community services and external partners

What We're Looking For

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Section 12/Section 22 and Approved/Responsible Clinician status (or eligibility)
• A current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or PVG check - or a willingness to undergo one as part of the registration process
• Experience in adult mental health settings
• UK Right to Work
• A flexible, collaborative, and patient-focused approach
• CCT in General Adult Psychiatry (or within 6 months of achieving it)

Locations Available

We're recruiting for locum roles across the UK, including:

• Greater London
• Midlands
• North West & North East England
• South East & South West England
• Scotland

Let us know your preferred region and availability, and we'll match you with the right opportunity.