Locum Consultant Adult Psychiatrist - Merseyside

** For more info, please contact Jack Jones on 0161 507 7267 / 07741146291 / [email protected] **

Client Name: Mersey Care NHS Trust

Role: Locum Consultant in Adult Psychiatry

Rates: £100 - £120 per hour (PAYE)

Shifts: 09:00am - 17:00pm, Monday - Friday

Location: Maghull Health Park

Notes: Low Secure Inpatient, Mitton Ward




LTFT due to number of patients on the ward.
The Consultant Psychiatrist will have responsibility for caseload of up to 20 inpatients at Aspen Wood Low Secure Unit. This includes being the Responsible Clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance with the Code of Practice.
There will be reciprocal cross-cover provided by the other Learning Disability Consultants at Aspen Wood Low Secure and Rowan View Medium Secure Unit on the Maghull Health Park during periods of leave and sickness. There is a clear referral process in place to refer patients into secure Learning Disability Services (both MSU and LSU), with fortnightly meetings where the referrals are triaged, assessments discussed and accepted and added to an admission waiting list if appropriate. There will be an expectation to attend the fortnightly admission panel and referral meetings. To form part of the Clinical Team including a nurse and a clinical psychologist to complete admission and or gatekeeping assessments for new patients referred to the Aspen Wood LSU service.
To complete comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide medical interventions for patients.
Supporting staff to manage psychiatric emergencies. Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews, attend CTR meetings and multi-professional meetings.


To provide verbal and written evidence to Mental Health Review Tribunals and Hospital Manager's hearings. Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act related work will form a significant part of this post.
To carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trust's risk management processes such as Health Risk Assessment and Management Meetings (H-RAMM) and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangement (MAPPA) Meetings if required.


The post holder will be expected to liaise with colleagues in other services/divisions within the Trust to support people with Forensic LD accessing other local and remotely located services.
Please submit all CVs through the LMS portal.
Please note that this job is deemed as being within IR35 rules for payment via a PSC.
Sent on behalf of Mersey Client Manager

Why Work Locum with Medacs Healthcare?

With over 35+ years of experience in healthcare staffing, we offer:

• Weekly Payroll, usually each Friday
• Designated body GMC connection with Medacs Healthcare
• Appraisal support and services delivered via our in-house revalidation & appraisal team
• Free life support courses, DBS applications, online training and all other onboarding costs covered by Medacs
• We supply nearly all NHS trusts and Health boards across the UK (more than any other agency)
• Access to The Support Hub - our support service to help support your mental health and well-being and enable you to deliver outstanding care
• First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts
• A dedicated recruitment consultant allocated to you with 24/7 support - we're here when you need us
• Free CPD courses and career support with Medacs Academy
• Hundreds of new shifts available every day
• Long term jobs and short shifts available
• £1,000 referral bonus paid for any successful referral applicants that are booked for work

What We're Looking For

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• MRCPsych or FRCPsych or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with entry on the Specialist Registration for Psychiatry
• S22 Approval status in place
• S12 Approval status in place
• Approved Clinician (AC)
• A current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or PVG check - or a willingness to undergo one as part of the registration process
• UK Right to Work

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.

We also offer a £1,000 payment for any successful consultant doctor referrals

** For more info please contact Jack Jones on 0161 507 7267 / 07741146291 / [email protected] **