Consultant in Adolescent​/Child Psychiatry

Consultant in Adolescent / Child Psychiatry

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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.

• 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 quickly 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 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.

• 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).

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

Take the next step in your CAMHS psychiatry career with flexible locum opportunities through a trusted partner in healthcare staffing. Submit your CV below.