Consultant Psychiatry- South East

Locum Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - UK-Wide Opportunities | Medacs Healthcare

Job Title: Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS)
Location: South East England
Rate: £90-£100 per hour
Contract Type: Locum - long-term
Start Date: 3rd November 25 - 31st March 26

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

Providing clinical support to team primarily for ADHD assessment & management, but also cross cover with generic cases when required. Participation in East Kent Duty Rota providing support to crisis team with urgent cases at homes / hospital bases across East and South Kent, approx 2-3 days per month.

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
• 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.