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Locum Consultant in Adult Psychiatry – UK-Wide Opportunities | Medacs Healthcare
* Job Title: Locum Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult Mental Health
* Location: South Wales (UK-wide opportunities)
* Rate: £90‑£100 per hour
* Contract Type: Locum
* Start Date: ASAP – End Date: 31 December 2025 (potential extensions)
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 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 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 with The Joyful Doctor (with CPD points).
* GMC Revalidation & Appraisal Support – Designated Body providing full support for 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.
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.
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).
* Current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or PVG check – or 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 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
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