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Medacs Healthcare; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Priority access to locum shifts

Flexible assignments

Dedicated recruitment consultant

NHS-Approved framework

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare is recruiting locum Consultant Psychiatrists in Old Age Psychiatry across the UK.

Join an established NHS-focused agency offering flexible short- and long-term assignments, with GMC registration support and a dedicated recruitment consultant to match your availability and region preferences.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• DBS/PVG check or willingness to obtain one for registration.
• UK Right to Work.

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

Flexible

Collaborative

Patient-focused

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical degree

Job description

Consultant Psychiatry - Northern Ireland

Locum Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry - UK-Wide Opportunities | Medacs Healthcare

Location: Northern Ireland

Start Date: ASAP

10 PA position for 3 months initially

Make a Real Difference in Mental Health - On Your Terms

Are you a dedicated

Consultant in Old Age 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 Old Age Psychiatry 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.
• 24/9/365 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 Old Age 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.