Locum Staff Grade Psychiatrist – NHS Trust (ASAP Start)
Position: Locum Staff Grade (Specialty Doctor) in Psychiatry
Location: NHS Trust (various sites across inpatient/community settings)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time / Part-time Locum
Duration: Ongoing (initial 3–6 months, with potential extension)
Subspecialties Covered
The role may include work across different psychiatric specialties depending on service needs:
* General Adult Psychiatry – inpatient, outpatient, and community mental health teams
* Old Age Psychiatry – dementia, cognitive disorders, and late-life depression
* Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (CAMHS) – ADHD, autism spectrum, mood, and behavioural disorders
* Forensic Psychiatry – secure hospitals, offender mental health services
* Learning Disability Psychiatry – intellectual disability with co-morbid mental illness
* Liaison Psychiatry – hospital-based psychiatric input in A&E and general wards
* Addictions Psychiatry – substance misuse, alcohol, and dual diagnosis services
* Rehabilitation Psychiatry – longer-term recovery and supported living services
Key Responsibilities
* Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients.
* Participate in ward rounds, MDT (multidisciplinary team) meetings, and case conferences.
* Support crisis intervention and risk management.
* Liaise with primary care, social services, and voluntary agencies.
* Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with NHS Trust policies.
* Participate in clinical governance, audits, and CPD activities.
* Contribute to teaching and supervision of junior staff and trainees (if applicable).
Qualifications & Requirements
Essential:
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
* Minimum of 3 years' post-graduate experience in psychiatry (including at least 12 months in the UK or equivalent healthcare system).
* Up-to-date compliance: Enhanced DBS, occupational health clearance, right to work in the UK.
* Valid Section 12 Approval (for some posts) OR willingness to work towards this.
Desirable:
* Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent.
* Approved Clinician (AC) status (particularly for forensic/old age psychiatry roles).
* Previous NHS experience at Specialty Doctor / Staff Grade level.
* Experience across multiple subspecialties of psychiatry.
Pay & Benefits
* Rate: Competitive locum hourly/daily rate (depending on specialty, rota, and location).
* Weekly payroll
* Ongoing professional development and revalidation support.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: £55.00-£85.00 per hour
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person