UK PSYCHIATRY RECRUITMENT
Addressing a Critical Healthcare Shortage The UK Psychiatry Crisis The NHS and private healthcare sector face a structural shortage of consultant psychiatrists. Mental health trusts report chronic vacancies, long waits for patient care, and over-reliance on expensive locum agencies. The impact: Patients waiting months for consultant appointments Inpatient beds unavailable due to consultant shortages CAMHS services overwhelmed NHS trusts paying premium locum rates to fill gaps With 20 years of NHS and private healthcare relationships and a network of 5,000+ medical professionals, we're helping address this shortage by connecting GMC-registered consultant psychiatrists with hospitals that need them.
Why the Shortage Exists
Demand Factors:
Rising mental health needs (1 in 4 people experience mental health issues annually)
Increased awareness and reduced stigma = more referrals
CAMHS demand explosion (child mental health crisis post-pandemic)
Aging population = more dementia and old-age psychiatry needs
Supply Challenges:
Long training pathway (11+ years from medical school to consultant)
Brain drain (UK-trained psychiatrists emigrating to Australia, Canada, New Zealand)
Burnout and early retirement
Difficulty recruiting to non-London and rural areas
The result: Chronic structural shortage with no quick fix.
Who We Recruit
GMC-Registered Consultant Psychiatrists
General Adult Psychiatry:
Community psychiatry (CMHT, crisis teams)
Inpatient acute psychiatry
Rehabilitation psychiatry
Perinatal psychiatry
Dual diagnosis (mental health + substance abuse)
Forensic Psychiatry:
Secure services (low, medium, high secure)
Prison psychiatry
Court liaison and diversion
Forensic community services
Risk assessment and management
CAMHS (Child & Adolescent):
Community CAMHS
Inpatient CAMHS
Eating disorders
ADHD and neurodevelopmental disorders
Early intervention psychosis
Our Network 5,000+ Professional Psychiatrists
20 years of relationships across NHS mental health trusts
Connections at Priory, Cygnet, Elysium senior leadership
Network of consultant psychiatrists open to new roles
Relationships with international psychiatrists seeking UK positions
How We Help For Hospitals ?
We find the consultants who are ready to move—UK-based psychiatrists seeking new roles, international doctors ready for UK practice, and CCT holders entering the consultant workforce.
What Is Our Engagement Process For Hospitals:
Understand your service needs and consultant vacancy
Define role specifications (subspecialty, on-call, flexibility)
Target GMC-registered consultants in our network
Deliver shortlist of qualified candidates (4-8 weeks)
Support through interview, offer, and onboarding
How We Help For Psychiatrists ?
We connect you with hospitals that offer:
Competitive compensation (£110k-£145k+ with London weighting and premia)
Flexible working (portfolio roles, part-time, remote options)
Career development (training, research, leadership opportunities)
Locations that match your lifestyle (London, cities, coastal, rural)
What Is Our Engagement Process For Psychiatrists ?
Career consultation (goals, preferences, compensation expectations)
Match to suitable NHS or private opportunities
Present opportunities that fit your criteria
Support through interview preparation and offer negotiation
Onboarding and transition assistance
What We Offer Consultant Psychiatrists
Get Started
Hospitals: If you have consultant psychiatrist vacancies and need permanent placements, let's talk. Psychiatrists: If you're seeking consultant roles in the NHS or private sector, we can help.