** For more info please contact Jack Jones on 0161 507 7267 / 07741146291 / jack.lloydjones@medacs.com **
Locum Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry (Community) - UK-Wide Opportunities | Medacs Healthcare
Name: Mersey Care NHS Trust Role: Locum Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry (Community)
Rates: £90 - £115 per hour Shifts: Full time, Monday to Friday Location: Leigh Moss Hospital
Details: This is a community older adults post managing patients with functional and organic disorders. There are clinics, home visits, MDT meetings and also infrequent cover of some patients in a long stay older adults rehabilitation ward (monthly reviews required for up to three patients usually).
Why Work Locum with Medacs Healthcare?
* Weekly Payroll, usually each Friday
* Designated body GMC connection with Medacs Healthcare
* Appraisal support and services delivered via our in‑house revalidation & appraisal team
* Free life support courses, DBS applications, online training and all other onboarding costs covered by Medacs
* We supply nearly all NHS trusts and Health boards across the UK (more than any other agency)
* Access to The Support Hub – our support service to help support your mental health and well‑being and enable you to deliver outstanding care
* First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts
* A dedicated recruitment consultant allocated to you with 24/7 support – we’re here when you need us
* Free CPD courses and career support with Medacs Academy
* Hundreds of new shifts available every day
* Long term jobs and short shifts available
* £1,000 referral bonus paid for any successful referral applicants that are 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. 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
What We’re Looking For
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
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.
** For more info please contact Jack Jones on 0161 507 7267 / 07741146291 / jack.lloydjones@medacs.com **
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