Consultant Adult Psychiatry

Locum Consultant in Adult Psychiatry - UK-Wide Opportunities | Medacs Healthcare

Location: EDINBURGH

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

Start Date: August

** Must Be On Specialist Register **

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.

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.

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

• 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 Adult Psychiatry

We're recruiting for locum roles across the UK. Let us know your preferred region and availability, and we'll match you with the right opportunity.