Consultant Psychiatry - North West

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Manchester, Greater Manchester

£100 - £110 per hour

Full-time

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

Job Title: Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Mental Health
Location: North West
Rate: £100-£110 per hour
Contract Type: Locum (short-term and long-term assignments available)
Start Date: ASAP

ACG Inpatients Adult - Male PICU Hours/Days Can be full time or part time Minimum 2 days/week

CCT, S12 & AC essential

Rota: Wed 2/09/26 - Fri 4/09/26 09:00-17:00 (3 shifts - Std hourly) Mon 7/09/26 - Fri 11/09/26 09:00-17:00 (5 shifts - Std hourly) Mon 14/09/26 - Fri 18/09/26 09:00-17:00 (5 shifts - Std hourly) Mon 21/09/26 - Fri 25/09/26 09:00-17:00 (5 shifts - Std hourly) Mon 28/09/26 - Fri 2/10/26 09:00-17:00 (5 shifts - Std hourly) Mon 5/10/26 - Fri 9/10/26 09:00-17:00 (5 shifts - Std hourly) Mon 12/10/26 - Fri 16/10/26 09:00-17:00 (5 shifts - Std hourly) Mon 19/10/26 - Fri 23/10/26 09:00-17:00 (5 shifts - Std hourly) Mon 26/10/26 - Fri 30/10/26 09:00-17:00 (5 shifts - Std hourly).

Make a Real Difference in Mental Health - On 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: