Locum Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist - Merseyside

** For more info please contact Jack Jones on 0161 507 7267 / 07741146291 / jack.lloydjones@medacs.com **

Locum Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry (Community) - UK-Wide Opportunities | Medacs Healthcare

Name: Mersey Care NHS Trust
Role: Locum Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry (Community)
Rates: £90 - £115 per hour
Shifts: Full time, Monday to Friday
Location: Leigh Moss Hospital

Details: This is a community older adults post managing patients with functional and organic disorders. There are clinics, home visits, MDT meetings and also infrequent cover of some patients in a long stay older adults rehabilitation ward (monthly reviews required for up to three patients usually).

Why Work Locum with Medacs Healthcare?

• 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
• We supply nearly all NHS trusts and Health boards across the UK (more than any other agency)
• 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 that are booked for work

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 Old Age Psychiatry (or within 6 months of achieving it)

Locations Available
We're recruiting for 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 control of your psychiatry career with flexible locum opportunities through a trusted partner in healthcare staffing. Submit your CV below.

We also offer a £1,000 payment for any sucessful consultant doctor referals

** For more info please contact Jack Jones on 0161 507 7267 / 07741146291 / jack.lloydjones@medacs.com **