Locum Consultant CAMHS Psychiatry - Northwest England


Company:	Medacs Healthcare
Salary:	£110 to £120 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wigan, WN2 2JA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	17 Oct 2026

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** For more info please contact Dhaivat Tiwari on T: +44 161 507 7267 / dhaivat.tiwari@medacs.com **

Locum Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry -

UK-Wide Opportunities | Medacs Healthcare

Hospital Name: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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

Location: Wigan

Rate: £110-£120/Hr

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

Start Date: ASAP

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.

About the Role

As a locum Consultant Psychiatrist in CAMHS, you'll play a vital role in supporting young people with complex mental health needs. Your responsibilities may include:

Conducting psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations

Developing and overseeing treatment plans

Working closely with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams

Providing clinical leadership and supervision to junior staff

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 (or eligibility)

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

A child-centred, collaborative, and flexible approach

Desirable:

CCT in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (or within 6 months of achieving it)

Locations Available

We're recruiting for CAMHS locum roles across the UK, including:

Greater London

Midlands

North West & North East England

South East & South West England

Scotland

Wales

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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