Consultant CAMHS Psychiatry


Company:	Medacs Healthcare
Salary:	£90 to £105 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Barking and Dagenham, IG11 7RS
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	8 Oct 2026

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Summary

Locum Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - UK-Wide Opportunities | Medacs Healthcare

Job Title: Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS)

Location: Barking

Rate: £90 - £105 per hour

Contract Type: Locum (short-term and long-term assignments available)

Start Date: ASAP

Experience of assessing and treating children and young people with eating disorder. Clinical assessment and treatment of children and young people referred to the NELFT all age community eating disorders service. You will be part of an established and expert multidisciplinary team with a full time CAMHS consultant psychiatrist and an adult psychiatrist who deals with adult patients. Documentation on the electronic patient record, prescribing, management of physical health correspondence with GPs, paediatricians and relevant services, liaison with inpatient services where appropriate and safeguarding responsibilities shared with the mdt are included. Four days per week, between Monday to Friday 9-5.

Make a Lasting Impact on Young Lives - On Your Terms

Are you a compassionate and experienced

Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry looking for the flexibility and variety that locum work offers? At

Medacs Healthcare, we're proud to support NHS CAMHS services across the UK with expert mental health professionals. We're currently recruiting for

locum Consultant Psychiatrists in CAMHS with

UK-wide opportunities tailored to your availability and preferences.

Whether you're seeking a short-term placement or a longer-term assignment, we'll help you find the right fit.

Why Work Locum with Medacs Healthcare?

With over 30 years of experience in healthcare staffing, we offer:

Priority Access to Locum Shifts - Get exclusive early access to psychiatry locum roles across the UK.

Shifts That Works for You - Flexible long-term or short-term assignments to match your lifestyle and career goals

NHS-Approved Framework Agency - As a trusted Tier 1 supplier to over 150 NHS Trusts, we offer consistent, high-quality opportunities.

Dedicated Recruitment Consultant - Receive one-to-one support from a specialist who understands your clinical area and career goals.

Streamlined Registration & Fast Onboarding - Our expert compliance team helps you get fully registered and ready to work quick and efficiently.

Free Wellbeing Support - Benefit from free mental health and wellbeing support, including webinars by The Joyful Doctor (with CPD points)

GMC Revalidation & Appraisal Support - We're a Designated Body and provide full support with your annual appraisals.

Lucrative Referral Scheme - Earn generous bonuses for every successful referral you make.

24/7/365 Support - Our team is available around the clock - whenever you need us.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

MBBS or equivalent medical degree

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

Section 12/Section 22 and Approved/Responsible Clinician status

A current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or PVG check - or a willingness to undergo one as part of the registration process

Experience working in CAMHS or paediatric mental health settings

UK Right to Work

CCT in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Locations Available

We're recruiting for CAMHS locum roles across the UK.

Let us know your preferred region and availability, and we'll match you with the right opportunity.

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Take the next step in your CAMHS psychiatry career with flexible locum opportunities through a trusted partner in healthcare staffing. Submit your CV below.

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