Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Mental Health
Location: South West
Rate: £95 – £100 per hour
Contract Type: Locum (long‑term)
Start Date: 1 Dec 2025
End Date: 6 Feb 2026
Make a real difference in mental health—on your terms
About the Role
As a locum Consultant Psychiatrist, you will 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 multidisciplinary teams (MDTs)
* Liaising with community services and external partners
Benefits and Support
* Priority access to locum shifts across the UK
* Flexible long‑term or short‑term assignments
* NHS‑approved framework agency—trusted Tier 1 supplier to over 150 NHS Trusts
* Dedicated recruitment consultant for one‑to‑one support
* Streamlined registration and fast onboarding
* Free wellbeing support, including webinars by The Joyful Doctor (with CPD points)
* GMC revalidation and appraisal support—Designated Body
* Lucrative referral scheme for successful referrals
* 24/7/365 support team
Essential Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent medical degree
* Full GMC registration with licence to practise
* Section 12 / Section 22 and Approved/Responsible Clinician status (or eligibility)
* Current DBS or PVG check, or willingness to undergo one
* Experience in adult mental health settings
* UK right to work
* Flexible, collaborative, patient‑focused approach
Desirable Qualifications
* CCT in General Adult Psychiatry (or within 6 months of achieving it)
Locations Available
* Greater London
* Midlands
* North West & North East England
* South East & South West England
* Scotland
* Wales
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