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Locum Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - UK-Wide Opportunities | Medacs Healthcare
Job Title: Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) - Crisis Pathway Team
Location: South Wales, UK
Rate: £125 - £136ph. PAYE only
Contract Type: Locum (short-term and long-term assignments available)
Start Date: ASAP, ongoing. Crisis Pathway Team. Job description available on request. job plan is negotiable with suitable candidates
Make a Lasting Impact on Young Lives - On Your Terms
Are you a compassionate and experienced Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry looking for the flexibility and variety that locum work offers? At Medacs Healthcare, we're proud to support NHS CAMHS services across the UK with expert mental health professionals. We're currently recruiting for locum Consultant Psychiatrists in CAMHS 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 30 years of experience in healthcare staffing, we offer:
Priority Access to Locum Shifts - Get exclusive early access to psychiatry locum roles across the UK.
Shifts That Works for You - Flexible long-term or short-term assignments to match your lifestyle and career goals
NHS-Approved Framework Agency - As a trusted Tier 1 supplier to over 150 NHS Trusts, we offer consistent, high-quality opportunities.
Dedicated Recruitment Consultant - Receive 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 quick 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 - We're a Designated Body and provide full support with 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 in CAMHS, you'll play a vital role in supporting young people with complex mental health needs. Your responsibilities may include:
Conducting psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations
Developing and overseeing treatment plans
Working closely with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams
Providing clinical leadership and supervision to junior staff
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 working in CAMHS or paediatric mental health settings
UK Right to Work
A child-centred, collaborative, and flexible approach
Desirable:
CCT in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (or within 6 months of achieving it)Locations Available
We're recruiting for CAMHS locum roles across the UK, including:
Greater London
Midlands
North West & North East England
South East & South West England
Scotland
WalesLet us know your preferred region and availability, and we'll match you with the right opportunity.
Apply Today
Take the next step in your CAMHS psychiatry career with flexible locum opportunities through a trusted partner in healthcare staffing. Submit your CV below.
** For more info please contact Dani Adams on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) / (url removed)