Job title: Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adult Inpatient
Job type: Temporary
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: NHS
Functional Expertise: Psychiatrist
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: negotiable
Job ID: 38188

Job Description

Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Inpatient

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Locum Consultant Psychiatrist to support a General Adult Inpatient team. This is a highly flexible and ongoing opportunity, with the contract anticipated to extend every 3 to 6 months based on service needs.

The Role:

You will serve as a Responsible Clinician for a defined caseload of adult inpatients, providing comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and management for individuals with a range of acute mental health needs. You will be a leading member of the well-established multidisciplinary team, providing clinical leadership and overseeing admissions from community teams. The role requires participation in the consultant on-call rota, for which additional remuneration is payable.

The standard sessional requirement for this role is a full-time (10 PA) job plan, with a minimum of 2.5 PAs dedicated to Supporting Professional Activities (SPA).

The Location:

The service is located in a vibrant and well-connected town in North West England. The location offers easy access to nearby cities and the beautiful coast.

 

Key Requirements:

  • MBBS or equivalent.

  • Full GMC registration and a Licence to Practise.

  • Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Psychiatry (or within 6 months of CCT).

  • Current Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status.

  • Demonstrable knowledge, skills, and experience in General Adult Psychiatry.