Locum Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - UK-Wide Opportunities | Medacs Healthcare
Job Title: Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS)
Location: North Yorkshire
Rate:£90p/h - £110p/h
Contract Type: Locum (short-term and long-term assignments available)
Start Date: 17/10/2025 - 13/01/2026
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:
1. Priority Access to Locum Shifts - Get exclusive early access to psychiatry locum roles across the UK.
2. Shifts That Works for You - Flexible long-term or short-term assignments to match your lifestyle and career goals
3. NHS-Approved Framework Agency - As a trusted Tier 1 supplier to over 150 NHS Trusts, we offer consistent, high-quality opportunities.
4. Dedicated Recruitment Consultant - Receive one-to-one support from a specialist who understands your clinical area and career goals.
5. Streamlined Registration & Fast Onboarding - Our expert compliance team helps you get fully registered and ready to work quick and efficiently.
6. Free Wellbeing Support - Benefit from free mental health and wellbeing support, including webinars by The Joyful Doctor (with CPD points)
7. GMC Revalidation & Appraisal Support - We're a Designated Body and provide full support with your annual appraisals.
8. Lucrative Referral Scheme - Earn generous bonuses for every successful referral you make.
9. 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:
10. Conducting psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations
11. Developing and overseeing treatment plans
12. Working closely with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams
13. Providing clinical leadership and supervision to junior staff
This post is for a Consultant RC responsibility for 5-6 patients in the unit and MUST have Section 12 and AC Status. CVs received that do not have S12 and AC will be deleted.Work with staff (nursing, psychology, OT, junior medic) to oversee treatment plan for patients upon admission. Experience of working with teams, preferably inpatient teams. TO review above patients at least once a week in person, prescribe and monitor appropriate medication, chair MDT meetings weekly to make sure care plan and risk assessments are accurately recorded and flexible to adapt them with the team.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
14. MBBS or equivalent medical degree
15. Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
16. Section 12/Section 22 and Approved/Responsible Clinician status (or eligibility)
17. A current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or PVG check - or a willingness to undergo one as part of the registration process
18. Experience working in CAMHS or paediatric mental health settings
19. UK Right to Work
20. A child-centred, collaborative, and flexible approach
Desirable:
21. 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:
22. Greater London
23. Midlands
24. North West & North East England
25. South East & South West England
26. Scotland
27. Wales
Let 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.