About this role
Job Title: Consultant in Adult Psychiatry Grade: Consultant Location: Perth, Perthshire Working Hours: 40 hours per week Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application
We are seeking a dedicated Consultant in Adult Psychiatry to work full-time for our NHS client based in Perth, Perthshire. This locum opportunity is available for an immediate start.
What will your responsibilities be?
This role is based within an inpatient setting, focusing on general adult psychiatry. Key responsibilities include delivering high-quality psychiatric care, conducting comprehensive assessments, and formulating individualised treatment plans. The successful candidate must hold Section 12 approval, Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), and Approved Medical Practitioner (AMP) status under Section 22. You will be expected to act as the Responsible Clinician (RC), participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, and ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation.
Qualifications and Experience
- Full GMC registration (essential)
- Section 12 approval
- CCT in General Adult Psychiatry
- AMP status under Section 22
- Experience in inpatient adult psychiatry
- Strong clinical and communication skills
Reasonable Adjustments:
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If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
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We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.