Locum Consultant Psychiatrists (Section 12 Approved & Approved Clinician) – NHS & Private Services | UK Wide

Excellent Hourly Rates | Flexible Contracts | Immediate Start Dates

Whether you’re looking for your next long-term placement, additional sessions alongside your current role, or flexible locum work, we have opportunities available across a variety of psychiatric specialties with competitive rates and dedicated consultant support.

Opportunities Available In:

• General Adult Psychiatry
• Old Age Psychiatry
• Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (CAMHS)
• Learning Disabilities Psychiatry
• Forensic Psychiatry
• Liaison Psychiatry
• Perinatal Psychiatry
• Eating Disorders
• Rehabilitation Psychiatry
• Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICU)
• Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Teams (CRHT)
• Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT)
• Inpatient Services

The Role

As a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist, you will provide expert clinical leadership, assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients across inpatient and community settings. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, supporting high-quality patient care, risk management and service development.

You will undertake Consultant-level responsibilities, including clinical decision-making, Mental Health Act assessments, leadership within multidisciplinary teams and supporting the delivery of safe, effective psychiatric services.

Requirements

• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• CCT or equivalent specialist registration in Psychiatry
• Section 12 Approval (Essential)
• Approved Clinician (AC) status (Essential)
• Previous NHS and/or private psychiatry experience
• Strong clinical leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working abilities
• Right to work in the UK

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive hourly rates
• Weekly payroll
• Locum contracts across the UK
• Opportunities within both NHS Trusts and leading private healthcare providers
• Full-time, part-time and ad hoc assignments available
• Dedicated psychiatry recruitment consultant
• Fast-track compliance process
• Ongoing support throughout your placement
• Referral bonus scheme

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist with Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician status looking for your next locum opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today or contact us for a confidential discussion about the latest NHS and private sector psychiatry locum vacancies available across the UK.