Job Description
Locum Staff Grade in Psychiatry (ST3 – ST8)
Employer: NHS Trust
Contract Type: Agency Locum
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 months, with possible extension
Role Summary
We are seeking a Locum Staff Grade Doctor in Psychiatry (ST3–ST8 level) to join the NHS Trust on an agency basis. The successful candidate will support the clinical team in providing high-quality psychiatric care across a range of subspecialties. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated doctor to gain broad experience and contribute to patient care within the NHS.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct clinical care to patients under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist.
- Undertake psychiatric assessments, formulation, and management of patients.
- Participate in ward rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings, and care planning.
- Manage acute psychiatric presentations, including those detained under the Mental Health Act.
- Participate in the on-call rota (if required).
- Ensure accurate clinical documentation and timely completion of reports.
- Collaborate with nursing, social care, and allied health professionals to ensure holistic care.
- Support teaching and training of junior doctors and medical students when appropriate.
- Comply with NHS Trust policies, GMC standards, and safeguarding responsibilities.
Subspecialties Covered
The role may involve work across various subspecialties within psychiatry, including:
- General Adult Psychiatry
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (CAMHS)
- Old Age Psychiatry
- Forensic Psychiatry
- Learning Disability Psychiatry
- Liaison Psychiatry
- Addictions Psychiatry / Substance Misuse
- Perinatal Psychiatry
- Community Psychiatry
- Eating Disorders Psychiatry
- Rehabilitation Psychiatry
Essential Requirements
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Section 12 Approved under the Mental Health Act.
- Completed or actively engaged in PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training.
- Relevant psychiatry experience at ST3–ST8 or Specialty Doctor level.
- Strong communication and team-working skills.
Desirable Requirements
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent.
- Previous NHS experience in psychiatry.
- Experience across multiple psychiatric subspecialties.
- Participation in research, audit, and clinical governance activities.
Remuneration
- Competitive agency locum rates, in line with NHS pay scales (negotiable depending on experience).
- Paid weekly through agency arrangement.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £55.00-£85.00 per hour
Expected hours: 45 – 50 per week
Work Location: In person
