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Medacs Healthcare; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Priority locum shifts

Flexible assignments

Dedicated consultant

Fast onboarding

Wellbeing support

24/7 support

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare is recruiting locum Consultant Psychiatrists for Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (CAMHS) across the UK. The role involves conducting psychiatric assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with families, schools, and MDTs.

NHS framework agency with dedicated consultant support and flexible long- or short-term placements. Applicants should hold MBBS, full GMC licence, and CAMHS experience, with UK right to work and a current DBS check.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• CCT in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (or within 6 months of achieving it)

Responsibilities

• Conducting psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Developing and overseeing treatment plans.
• Working closely with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Providing clinical leadership and supervision to junior staff

Skills

MBBS

GMC registration

DBS check

CAMHS experience

UK right to work

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical degree

Job description

Locum Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - UK-Wide Opportunities | Medacs Healthcare

Job Title: Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS)

Location: Kent

Start Date: 21st September

Make a Lasting Impact on Young Lives - On Your Terms

Are you a compassionate and experienced

Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry looking for the flexibility and variety that locum work offers? At

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

locum Consultant Psychiatrists in CAMHS 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 in CAMHS, you'll play a vital role in supporting young people with complex mental health needs. Your responsibilities may include:

• Conducting psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations
• Developing and overseeing treatment plans
• Working closely with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams
• Providing clinical leadership and supervision to junior staff

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 working in CAMHS or paediatric mental health settings
• UK Right to Work
• A child-centred, collaborative, and flexible approach
• CCT in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (or within 6 months of achieving it)

Locations Available

We're recruiting for CAMHS 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.