3 MONTHS ADULT PSYCHIATRY AVAILABLE IN SCOTLAND

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

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Job Title: Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Mental Health

Location: Scotland

Rate: £100 – £110p/h

Contract Type: Locum (short‑term and long‑term assignments available)

Start Date: ASAP – 31st January – with view to extend

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 support the NHS with expert mental health professionals across the UK. We’re recruiting 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?

• Priority access to locum shifts – exclusive early access to psychiatry roles across the UK.
• Shifts that work for you – flexible long‑term or short‑term assignments.
• NHS‑approved framework agency – trusted Tier 1 supplier to over 150 NHS Trusts.
• Dedicated recruitment consultant – one‑to‑one support.
• Streamlined registration & fast onboarding – compliance team helps you get fully registered quickly.
• Free wellbeing support – mental health and wellbeing support, webinars by The Joyful Doctor (CPD points).
• GMC revalidation & appraisal support – support with annual appraisals.
• Lucrative referral scheme – bonuses for successful referrals.
• 24/7/365 support – team available around the clock.

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. 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

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 DBS or PVG check – or willingness to undergo one
• 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

• 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.

Apply Today

Take control of your psychiatry career with flexible locum opportunities through a trusted partner in healthcare staffing. Submit your CV below.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Other

Job function: Other

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care