Psychiatrist: General Adult Psychiatry (Specialty Doctor)

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.

We are currently seeking an experienced SAS Doctor to support the Mental Health Service based in the South East.

This opportunity offers a locum contract working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, providing structured and consistent work within a community mental health setting.

The role is ideally suited to candidates with substantial experience managing a broad range of mental health presentations and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to deliver high-quality patient care.

You will be supporting service delivery through clinical assessments, medication reviews, follow-up care, case consultations, and multidisciplinary team working.

• Pay: Negotiable
• Location: South East
• Specialty: Mental Health Service
• Contract Type: Temporary Locum
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Until 18 November 2026
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
• Pay Method: PAYE

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments.
• Provide follow-up care and ongoing management for patients.
• Undertake medication reviews and support prescribing decisions where appropriate.
• Deliver clinical support and guidance to the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in MDT meetings and collaborative care planning.
• Provide case consultations and specialist mental health advice.
• Work closely with patients and their families across a broad range of mental health presentations.
• Collaborate with statutory and non-statutory partner organisations to support effective care pathways.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and timely clinical records in line with service and NHS standards.

• Active GMC registration.
• Previous experience working as an SAS Doctor within Mental Health services.
• Experience working with patients and families across a broad range of mental health presentations.
• Strong understanding of mental health care pathways and partnership working.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent clinical assessment, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK (please note we do not offer visa sponsorship).

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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