Locum Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist – West Scotland
Join Medacs Healthcare as a Locum Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist in West Scotland. This role offers flexible locum work with a full‑time, Monday‑to‑Friday schedule at Queen Margaret Hospital.
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 Qualifications
* 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 Disclosures 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 Old Age Psychiatry (or within 6 months of achieving it)
Benefits
* Weekly payroll, usually each Friday
* Designated body GMC connection with Medacs Healthcare
* Appraisal support and services delivered via our in‑house revalidation & appraisal team
* Free life support courses, DBS applications, online training and all other onboarding costs covered by Medacs
* Access to The Support Hub – our support service to help support your mental health and well‑being and enable you to deliver outstanding care
* First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts
* A dedicated recruitment consultant allocated to you with 24/7 support – we’re here when you need us
* Free CPD courses and career support with Medacs Academy
* Hundreds of new shifts available every day
* Long‑term jobs and short shifts available
* £1,000 referral bonus paid for any successful referral applicants booked for work
Apply Today
Take control of your psychiatry career with flexible locum opportunities through a trusted partner in healthcare staffing. Submit your CV below.
For more information please contact Jack Jones at 0161 507 7267 / 0774 114 6291 / jack.lloydjones@medacs.com.
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