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Consultant Adult Psychiatry

£100 - £110 per hour
Full-time

Locum Consultant in Adult Psychiatry - UK-Wide Opportunities | Medacs Healthcare


Job Title: Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Mental Health
Location: Scarborough
Rate: £100 - £110
Contract Type: Locum (short-term and long-term assignments available)
Start Date: OCTOBER 2026 - Long term

Monday - Friday 0900-1700 S12 required

Make a Real Difference in Mental Health - O n Your Terms

Are you a dedicated Consultant in Adult Psychiatry looking for the flexibility and variety that locum work offers? At Medacs Healthcare , we're proud to support the NHS with expert mental health professionals across the UK. We're currently recruiting for locum Consultant Psychiatrists in Adult Mental Health 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, you'll 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

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 in adult mental health settings
  • UK Right to Work
  • A flexible, collaborative, and patient-focused approach

Desirable:

  • CCT in General Adult Psychiatry

Locations Available

We're recruiting for locum roles across the UK. Let us know your preferred region and availability, and we'll match you with the right opportunity.

Apply Today

Take control of your psychiatry career with flexible locum opportunities through a trusted partner in healthcare staffing. Submit your CV below.

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