Locum Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist – Blackpool
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Contact: Jack Jones – 0161 507 7267 / 07741146291 – jack.lloydjones@medacs.com
Locum Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry – UK-Wide Opportunities | Medacs Healthcare
Trust: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Role: Locum Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry
Rate: £90 – £120 per hour
Shifts: Full‑time, Monday to Friday
Location: The Harbour – Blackpool
Make a Real Difference in Mental Health – On Your Terms
Are you a dedicated Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry looking for flexibility? At Medacs Healthcare, we support the NHS with expert mental health professionals across the UK.
Why Work Locum with Medacs Healthcare?
* Weekly payroll (usually Friday)
* Designated GMC connection
* Appraisal support via in‑house revalidation & appraisal team
* Free life support courses, DBS applications, online training, all onboarding costs covered
* We supply nearly all NHS trusts and Health boards across the UK
* Access to the Support Hub for mental health & well‑being
* First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts
* A dedicated recruitment consultant with 24/7 support
* Free CPD courses and career support with Medacs Academy
* Hundreds of new shifts available daily
* Long‑term jobs and short shifts available
* £1,000 referral bonus for successful referrals booked for work
About The Role
As a locum Consultant Psychiatrist, you'll work within multidisciplinary teams to provide high‑quality psychiatric care to adults with complex mental health needs. Responsibilities 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
Essential qualifications and experience
* MBBS or equivalent medical degree
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
* Section 12/Section 22 and Approved/Responsible Clinician status (or eligibility)
* Current DBS check or willingness to undergo one
* 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
Let us know your preferred region and availability, and we'll match you with the right opportunity.
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