Psychiatrist: General Adult Psychiatry (Specialty Doctor)

About ProMedical

At ProMedical, people come first. Since 2007, we have supported NHS and independent healthcare providers across the UK with high-quality, compliant workforce solutions.

As a framework-approved supplier to organisations including NHS Workforce Alliance and HealthTrust Europe, we deliver reliable staffing support across a wide range of clinical settings. Our work is underpinned by strong clinical governance and ethical practice.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Locum Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry to support a mental health service in London.

This opportunity offers a full-time locum contract with a Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00 structure, providing consistent and structured work within a well-established General Adult Psychiatry service. It is ideally suited to experienced doctors who are confident managing a varied caseload, assessing complex mental health presentations, and working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality psychiatric care, contributing to service provision and ensuring patients receive safe, effective, and compassionate treatment.

Key Details

• Pay: Negotiable
• Location: London
• Setting: General Adult Psychiatry
• Contract Type: Temporary / Locum
• Start Date: 5 August 2026
• Duration: 6 months (until 2 February 2027)
• Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00 (40 hours per week)
• Pay Method: PAYE

Additional Notes:

• On-site role
• Applicants must be fully compliant and available to start on the specified date
• NHS experience preferred

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver high-quality psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Manage patients with a wide range of mental health conditions within a General Adult Psychiatry setting
• Conduct ward reviews, patient assessments, and risk evaluations
• Work collaboratively with consultants, nursing staff, psychologists, therapists, social workers, and the wider MDT
• Participate in care planning, CPA reviews, and discharge planning processes
• Support Mental Health Act work and prepare clinical reports where required
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Escalate complex cases appropriately and contribute to safe clinical decision-makingSupport service delivery while maintaining high standards of patient care

What We're Looking For

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Significant UK experience within General Adult Psychiatry
• Previous NHS experience at Specialty Doctor level or equivalent
• Experience managing patients with complex mental health needs
• Section 12 approval desirable
• Strong clinical judgement, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to delivering patient-centred care
• Valid Right to Work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)

Why Work with ProMedical

Working with ProMedical gives you access to reliable, well-structured opportunities across NHS and independent healthcare settings, supported by a team that understands both clinical delivery and candidate needs.

We focus on making the process straightforward and consistent, from onboarding through to placement, with dedicated support at every stage.

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