Job Description

Job Title: Consultant in Adult Psychiatry
Grade: Consultant
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Working Hours: 20 hours per week
Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application

We are seeking a dedicated Consultant in Adult Psychiatry to work part-time for our NHS client based in Leicester, Leicestershire. This locum opportunity is available for an immediate start.

What will your responsibilities be?

This role is based within a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), 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. You will be expected to 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
• Experience in general adult psychiatry, particularly within intensive care settings
• Strong clinical and communication skills

How to apply

If you believe your experience aligns with this role, please apply today. Our specialist team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

If you are already registered with Pulse and refer a friend to us, you could earn £300 per recommendation once they have completed over 200 hours of work*.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our initial conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are committed to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the ideal placement. Thanks to our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll gain access to exclusive roles not available elsewhere.

We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to your needs. You are a professional—never just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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.

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