Hospital Name: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title:
Locum Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult Mental Health
Location: Preston
Rate: £110-£120/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 & 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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Contact Details:
Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
