Consultant in Adult Psychiatry - Harlow

Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult Psychiatry Grade: Consultant Location: Harlow, Essex Working Hours: 40 hours per week Rate: Competitive — details to be discussed upon application

We are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Psychiatry to join our NHS client in Harlow, Essex. This locum vacancy is available for an immediate start on a short-term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver expert psychiatric care within inpatient and Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) settings

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualised treatment plans

• Act as the Responsible Clinician (RC)

• Hold Section 12 and Approved Clinician (AC) approval

• Ensure compliance with all legal obligations under the Mental Health Act (MHA)

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high standards of care

• Qualifications & Experience

• Full GMC licence to practise

• Section 12 approval

• Approved Clinician (AC) status

• Inclusion on the Specialist Register

• Proven experience in Adult Psychiatry, including inpatient and CMHT settings

• Previous experience in a similar role

• Reasonable Adjustments

• If you consider yourself to have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please contact our team at the earliest opportunity. We will ensure you receive the appropriate support throughout the process and into your placement.

• Important Notice

• We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates residing in countries on the Red or Amber list, as defined in the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England (based on the World Health Organization’s Workforce Support and Safeguard List).