Consultant Psychiatry – North West

Job Title:

Locum Consultant Psychiatrist
- Adult Mental Health

Location:

North West

Rate: £100-£110 per hour

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

Start Date:

ASAP

ACG Inpatients Adult
- Male PICU Hours/Days Can be full time or part time Minimum 2 days/week

CCT, S12 & AC essential

Rota:
Wed 2/09/26 - Fri 4/09/26 09:00-17:00 (3 shifts
- Std hourly) Mon 7/09/26 - Fri 11/09/26 09:00-17:00 (5 shifts
- Std hourly) Mon 14/09/26 - Fri 18/09/26 09:00-17:00 (5 shifts
- Std hourly) Mon 21/09/26 - Fri 25/09/26 09:00-17:00 (5 shifts
- Std hourly) Mon 28/09/26 - Fri 2/10/26 09:00-17:00 (5 shifts
- Std hourly) Mon 5/10/26 - Fri 9/10/26 09:00-17:00 (5 shifts
- Std hourly) Mon 12/10/26 - Fri 16/10/26 09:00-17:00 (5 shifts
- Std hourly) Mon 19/10/26 - Fri 23/10/26 09:00-17:00 (5 shifts
- Std hourly) Mon 26/10/26 - Fri 30/10/26 09:00-17:00 (5 shifts
- Std hourly).

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 General Adult Psychiatry (or within 6 months of achieving it)

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

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

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