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 - Versatile 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:

- 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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