Job Description

Job Title: Locum Specialty Doctor - Psychiatry

Location:

Various NHS Trusts across

Contract Type:

Locum, Full-time

Start Date:

ASAP

Duration:

Ongoing/Fixed-term

Pay Rate:

Competitive, negotiable based on experience

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced

Locum Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry

to join our agency and provide high-quality, temporary psychiatric care across various NHS Trusts. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled psychiatrist with a broad range of experience to work across diverse settings and subspecialties, including Adult, Child & Adolescent, Forensic, and more. The position is

ASAP

and requires

Section 12 Approved MRCPsych

qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide

specialist psychiatric assessments

and ongoing management of patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and community-based care.
Work across multiple

psychiatric subspecialties

,

such as:

Adult Psychiatry

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Forensic Psychiatry

Old Age Psychiatry

Addiction Psychiatry

Eating Disorders Psychiatry

Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICU)

Learning Disabilities Psychiatry

Neuropsychiatry

and

Rehabilitation Psychiatry

Participate in

Section 12 Approved

assessments for the Mental Health Act.

Complete risk assessments, care plans, and progress notes

in line with NHS and locum agency standards. Provide

on-call services

and

crisis management

as required. Collaborate with

multidisciplinary teams (MDT)

including nurses, psychologists, social workers, and support staff to ensure holistic patient care. Contribute to

supervising junior doctors

and assisting in

medical teaching

when applicable.

Essential Criteria:

Qualifications:

Full

GMC Registration

with a license to practice.

Section 12 Approved

(mandatory).

MRCPsych

or equivalent psychiatric qualification. Postgraduate experience in psychiatry at a

Specialty Doctor

level.

Experience:

Proven experience in psychiatric care across different subspecialties. Experience in

mental health assessments

, risk management, and developing care plans. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience in

on-call duties

and crisis management.

Skills and Competencies:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage challenging patient situations and complex clinical cases. Flexible, reliable, and adaptable to new working environments. Commitment to high standards of clinical documentation and patient care.

Desirable Criteria:

Experience in

NHS settings

and familiarity with NHS policies and procedures. Additional qualifications in

subspecialties

such as

CAMHS

,

Forensic Psychiatry

,

Addiction Psychiatry

, etc. Ability to supervise junior staff and provide medical education.

Why Work with Us?

Flexibility:

Enjoy the ability to work in

different NHS Trusts

across [Region/City], with a variety of roles and environments to suit your preferences.

Competitive Pay Rates:

Attractive hourly or daily rates, negotiable based on experience.

ASAP Start:

Start working as soon as you're available.

Diverse Opportunities:

Gain valuable experience across multiple psychiatric subspecialties and broaden your clinical expertise.

Support:

Ongoing support from our dedicated team to ensure your locum experience is smooth and rewarding.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 60.00-85.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 - 50 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Day shift Flexitime Monday to Friday Night shift No weekends Overtime Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: MRCPsych