CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRY – SUBSTANCE MISUSE – SCOTLAND
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Locum Consultant in Adult Psychiatry – UK‑Wide Opportunities | Medacs Healthcare
Job Title: Locum Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult Mental Health
Location: Scotland
Rate: £100 - £110 per hour
Contract Type: Locum (short‑term and long‑term assignments available)
Start Date: December initially with view to extend – flexibility available on working days
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 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.
Why Work Locum with Medacs Healthcare?
* Priority access to locum shifts – 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 – trusted Tier 1 supplier to over 150 NHS Trusts, offering consistent, high‑quality opportunities.
* Dedicated recruitment consultant – one‑to‑one support from a specialist who understands your clinical area and career goals.
* Streamlined registration & fast onboarding – our 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 – full support with your annual appraisals as a Designated Body.
* Lucrative referral scheme – earn generous bonuses for every successful referral.
* 24/7/365 support – our team is available around the clock whenever you need us.
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 MDTs.
* Liaising with community services and external partners.
Essential – What We’re Looking For
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 willingness to undergo one during the registration process.
* Experience in adult mental health settings.
* UK Right to Work.
* A flexible, collaborative, and patient‑focused approach.
Desirable
* 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
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.
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