Specialty Doctor – General Adult / Forensic Psychiatry – Dartford

RIG Locums Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated part-time Specialty Doctor in Dartford, focusing on general adult and forensic psychiatry. Ideal candidates will have a Full GMC License, relevant experience, and Section 12 approval. The role involves managing a clinic caseload and contributing to multidisciplinary care in a supportive environment. Negotiable rates and support provided for training and revalidation are included.

Benefits

Highly negotiable hourly rates

£300 recommend a friend bonus

Weekly Payroll

CPD training provided

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full GMC License to practise.
• Relevant previous experience working in a similar role is essential.
• Section 12 approval is a must-have requirement.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day responsibilities of half the clinic caseload.
• Prepare reports for CPA and Tribunals and liaise with external agencies.
• Adopt Responsible Clinician role for community patients when applicable.

Skills

Full GMC License to practise

Relevant previous experience

Section 12 approval

Job description

Cpl UK Healthcare (formally RIG Locums) are currently looking for a General Adult / Forensic Specialty doctor, NHS based in Dartford, Kent. The role offers highly negotiable rates for a dedicated psychiatrist. The trust is looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Specialty Doctor, working in their 13 bed low secure unit for women. This part time position would be excellent for someone wanting to broaden their experience of forensic psychiatry and develop their clinical skills in a supportive and challenging environment. The clinic is supported by a full MDT, including social work, occupational therapy and psychology input.

Key Responsibilities

• The postholder will be given responsibility for day‑to‑day management of half the clinic caseload, with supervision from the Consultant Psychiatrist.
• They will be expected to prepare reports for CPA and Tribunals, liaise with external agencies and contribute to the complex multidisciplinary care this patient group requires.
• If taking up the opportunity to work with community patients, the postholder will be expected to adopt a Responsible Clinician role (under the supervision of the consultant forensic psychiatrist and RC) for a small number of patients, including leading on decisions regarding medical management, liaising with external agencies such as MAPPA, and providing reports for Tribunals.

Job Description available with timetable upon request.

Job title

Specialty Doctor – General Adult / Forensic Psychiatrist

Hours

Part‑time role, 2–3 days per week

Location

Dartford, Kent

Settings

Medium secure inpatient forensic unit

Dates

Immediate start in an ongoing position

Rates

It is negotiated to your preference

Requirements

• Full GMC License to practise
• Right to Work in the UK
• Relevant previous experience working in this type of position
• Section 12 approval is essential

We cannot offer sponsorship. We require the Right to Work in the UK.

Cpl UK Healthcare works with NHS Trusts all over the UK, alongside many private hospitals, and as a framework supplier, we have access to jobs nationwide as soon as they are needed.

We can easily assist with updating your compliance, planning travel and accommodation, providing mandatory training / CPD courses and we are also a designated body with the GMC offering services for appraisal and revalidation. Here at Cpl UK Health, we like to get doctors onboarded as early as possible prior to their available period so they can complete registration in good time – this in turn allows the doctor to accept their perfect locum offer without delay.

The benefits of working with Cpl UK Healthcare

• First class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants working solely in one Specialty
• Highly negotiable hourly rates
• £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Approved NHS Framework Supplier
• Weekly Payroll
• CPD training provided including BLS
• Designated Body for the GMC
• Appraisal and Revalidation support