Consultant Psychiatrist - Old Age Psychiatry (Locum, UK-wide)
Location: London
Rate: £90-£100 per hour
Contract Type: Locum (Long-term)
Start Date: 03/11/2025 - 03/02/2026
About the Role
As a locum Consultant Psychiatrist, you will work within multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality psychiatric care to older 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
* Reviewing and managing patients in the Older Adults Mental Health Team
* Providing clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team in both Memory and CMHT settings, outpatient clinics and patients' homes
Why Work Locum with Medacs Healthcare?
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 work 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 are 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.
Skills / Experience
Experience at consultant level in the field of Older Adults Mental Health, possession of MRCPsych and CCT in adult psychiatry, Section 12 approved.
Essential
* 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
Desirable
* CCT in Old Age 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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