Client Name: NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Role: Locum Consultant in Adult Psychiatry
Rates: £100 - £125 per hour (PAYE)
Shifts: Ideally 3-4 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and / or Fridays)
Location: Ailsa Hospital
Consultant or experienced SAS doctor (section 22 approved) to undertake inpatient and community role in South Ayrshire - based at Ayr (Ailsa hospital) Ideally 3-4 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and / or Fridays) No on-call requirements Ward review twice a week 2 OPCs Potential extension after the 3 months.
Make a Real Difference in Mental Health - On Your Terms
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.
Why Work Locum with Medacs Healthcare?
With over 35+ years of experience in healthcare staffing, we offer:
1. Weekly Payroll, usually each Friday
2. Designated body GMC connection with Medacs Healthcare
3. Appraisal support and services delivered via our in-house revalidation & appraisal team
4. Free life support courses, DBS applications, online training and all other onboarding costs covered by Medacs
5. We supply nearly all NHS trusts and Health boards across the UK (more than any other agency)
6. Access to The Support Hub - our support service to help support your mental health and well-being and enable you to deliver outstanding care
7. First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts
8. A dedicated recruitment consultant allocated to you with 24/7 support - we're here when you need us
9. Free CPD courses and career support with Medacs Academy
10. Hundreds of new shifts available every day
11. Long term jobs and short shifts available
12. £1,000 referral bonus paid for any successful referral applicants that are booked for work
What We're Looking For
Essential
13. MBBS or equivalent medical degree
14. MRCPsych or FRCPsych or equivalent
15. Full GMC registration with entry on the Specialist Registration for Psychiatry
16. S22 Approval status in place
17. S12 Approval status in place
18. Approved Clinician (AC)
19. A current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or PVG check - or a willingness to undergo one as part of the registration process
20. UK Right to Work
Locations Available
We're recruiting for locum roles across the UK, including:
21. Greater London
22. Midlands
23. North West & North East England
24. South East & South West England
25. Scotland
26. Wales
Let us know your preferred region and availability, and we'll match you with the right opportunity.
Apply Today
Take control of your psychiatry career with flexible locum opportunities through a trusted partner in healthcare staffing. Submit your CV below.
We also offer a £1,000 payment for any successful consultant doctor referrals