Speciality doctor in Psychiatry at London
| Posting date: | 11 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £60 to £70 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 July 2026 |
| Location: | 4 St Pancras Way, London NW1 0PE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Medecho LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | Psychiatry |
Summary
Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry – Available for Immediate Locum
Start Section 12 (2) Approved under the Mental Health Act
Experienced Specialty Doctor with broad psychiatric expertise across acute, community, and crisis settings. Fully compliant with Section 12 requirements, able to undertake Mental Health Act assessments, complete statutory documentation, and support inpatient and community teams. Competent in managing complex presentations, risk assessment, and multidisciplinary care planning. Available for ASAP start across NHS Trusts or independent sector placements.
Key Skills & Compliance
• Section 12 (2) Approved – eligible to complete MHA assessments and recommendations.
• Extensive experience across multiple psychiatric subspecialties (listed below).
• Fully GMC registered with licence to practise.
• Up to date DBS, mandatory training, and CPD.
• Familiar with RiO, EMIS, SystmOne, and other EPR systems.
• Strong risk assessment, crisis management, and safeguarding skills.
• Comfortable with on call, inpatient, community, and liaison roles.
Psychiatric Specialties Covered
• Core & Adult Services
• General Adult Psychiatry
• Inpatient Psychiatry
• Community Mental Health (CMHT)
• Home Treatment / Crisis Resolution Teams (HTT/CRHT)
• Liaison Psychiatry
• Rehabilitation Psychiatry
• Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP)
• Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICU)
Older Adults
• Old Age Psychiatry (functional & organic disorders)
• Dementia Services
• Memory Clinics
Child & Adolescent (CAMHS)
• General CAMHS
• Tier 3 & Tier 4 CAMHS
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ADHD/ASD)
Forensic & Secure Services
• Low, Medium & High Secure Forensic Psychiatry
• Prison Mental Health Services
• Court Liaison & Diversion
Learning Disability & Neurodevelopmental
• Intellectual Disability Psychiatry
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Services
• ADHD Services
Addictions & Substance Misuse
• Drug & Alcohol Services
• Dual Diagnosis
Other Subspecialties
• Perinatal Psychiatry
• Eating Disorders
Start Section 12 (2) Approved under the Mental Health Act
Experienced Specialty Doctor with broad psychiatric expertise across acute, community, and crisis settings. Fully compliant with Section 12 requirements, able to undertake Mental Health Act assessments, complete statutory documentation, and support inpatient and community teams. Competent in managing complex presentations, risk assessment, and multidisciplinary care planning. Available for ASAP start across NHS Trusts or independent sector placements.
Key Skills & Compliance
• Section 12 (2) Approved – eligible to complete MHA assessments and recommendations.
• Extensive experience across multiple psychiatric subspecialties (listed below).
• Fully GMC registered with licence to practise.
• Up to date DBS, mandatory training, and CPD.
• Familiar with RiO, EMIS, SystmOne, and other EPR systems.
• Strong risk assessment, crisis management, and safeguarding skills.
• Comfortable with on call, inpatient, community, and liaison roles.
Psychiatric Specialties Covered
• Core & Adult Services
• General Adult Psychiatry
• Inpatient Psychiatry
• Community Mental Health (CMHT)
• Home Treatment / Crisis Resolution Teams (HTT/CRHT)
• Liaison Psychiatry
• Rehabilitation Psychiatry
• Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP)
• Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICU)
Older Adults
• Old Age Psychiatry (functional & organic disorders)
• Dementia Services
• Memory Clinics
Child & Adolescent (CAMHS)
• General CAMHS
• Tier 3 & Tier 4 CAMHS
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ADHD/ASD)
Forensic & Secure Services
• Low, Medium & High Secure Forensic Psychiatry
• Prison Mental Health Services
• Court Liaison & Diversion
Learning Disability & Neurodevelopmental
• Intellectual Disability Psychiatry
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Services
• ADHD Services
Addictions & Substance Misuse
• Drug & Alcohol Services
• Dual Diagnosis
Other Subspecialties
• Perinatal Psychiatry
• Eating Disorders