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

Hospital Name: NHS Lanarkshire

Job Title: Locum Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult Mental Health
Location: Airdrie
Rate: £100-£110/Hr
Contract Type: Locum (short-term and long-term assignments available)
Start Date: ASAP

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 & Rapid 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 (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.

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