Locum Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist - Merseyside
| Posting date: | 27 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £90 to £115 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 December 2025 |
| Location: | Liverpool, Merseyside, L14 5NX |
| Company: | Medacs Healthcare |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | OldAge/HQ033FCL_1764253616 |
Summary
** For more info please contact Jack Jones on 0161 507 7267 / 07741146291 / jack.lloydjones@medacs.com **
Locum Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry (Community) - UK-Wide Opportunities | Medacs Healthcare
Name: Mersey Care NHS Trust
Role: Locum Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry (Community)
Rates: £90 - £115 per hour
Shifts: Full time, Monday to Friday
Location: Leigh Moss Hospital
Details: This is a community older adults post managing patients with functional and organic disorders. There are clinics, home visits, MDT meetings and also infrequent cover of some patients in a long stay older adults rehabilitation ward (monthly reviews required for up to three patients usually).
Why Work Locum with Medacs Healthcare?
- 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
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.
We also offer a £1,000 payment for any sucessful consultant doctor referals
** For more info please contact Jack Jones on 0161 507 7267 / 07741146291 / jack.lloydjones@medacs.com **