Consultant Old Age Psychiatry Available - Liverpool

Locum Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry - UK-Wide Opportunities | Medacs Healthcare

Job Title: Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Old Age Psychiatry
Location: Liverpool
Rate: £90-£100
Contract Type: Locum (short-term and long-term assignments available)
Start Date: ASAP - May

MUST BE D.E PAYE ADN HAS SECTION 12 NO EXCEPTIONS
Old Age - Inpatients
Irwell Ward - Clock View Hospital
S12 - Essential
AC Status/MRCP/CCT - Desirable
Irwell ward is a 17 bedded acute assessment ward for those over 65 years of age with a functional mental health issue.
There is an FY1 and a CT1 in terms of junior medical support.
Please note that this job is deemed as being within IR35 rules for payment via a PSC.

Make a Real Difference in Mental Health - On Your Terms
Are you a dedicated Consultant in Old Age 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 Old Age 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

What We're Looking For
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 Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or PVG 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

Desirable:

• CCT in Old Age 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.