Consultant in Learning Disabilities

Locum Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry - UK-Wide Opportunities | Medacs Healthcare
Job Title:
Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Learning Disabilities

Location:
East Midlands

Rate:
£90.00 to £110.00 per hour PAYE (Possibility of negotiation)

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

Start Date:
From as soon as possible for 12 months initially. Working Monday - Friday each week, with some element of hybrid/remote working

Make a Real Difference in Mental Health - On Your Terms
Are you a dedicated
Consultant in Learning Disabilities 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 Learning Disabilities Psychiatry 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

Essential
What We're Looking For

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Section 12 and Approved/Responsible Clinician status (or eligibility)
• A current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 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
• Reducing Restraints training

Desirable

• CCT in Learning Disabilities 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.

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

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