Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist

Priory Hospital Barnt Green, is seeking a Private Consultant Psychiatrist  

We are looking for someone who has experience in any or all of the below:

• Addictions
• Admitting
• CAMHS

This is a sessional/self-employed private practice partnering opportunity, and a chance to build and manage a private practice at our hospital. This role is integral to maintaining our high standards of care and providing expert guidance to our dedicated staff. At Priory, we offer a supported pathway into private practice—giving you the freedom of self-employment with the backing of the UK’s leading mental healthcare provider.

• Immediate patient flow – No need to build a caseload from scratch
• Marketing & brand recognition – Attract patients through The Priory’s trusted name
• Operational & admin support – Focus on patient care, not paperwork
• Flexible working – Set your own hours while growing your practice
• Regulatory compliance & CQC registration – We handle background checks and ensure your Practice meets all regulatory requirements
• Join a network of expert psychiatrists who have already made the transition with confidence

At Priory Hospital Barnt Green, our team of highly qualified psychiatrists and therapists are dedicated to providing exceptional care and personalised treatment plans for a range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients. You will be part of a compassionate team committed to our patients' wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

• Assess and treat a diverse mix of inpatient and outpatient population.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of therapists, nurses, healthcare assistants and Dietician. 
• Engage in quality improvement and governance activities.
• Network with professional colleagues and referral sources.
• Market yourself and your practice in conjunction with Priory, registering with private medical insurers and providing information for our website.
• Maintain professional development and meet Revalidation requirements.

• GMC registration with relevant specialist registration
• Experience including at least 2 years operating within a substantive role with the NHS, not via agency locum
• A strong understanding of Clinical Governance and regulatory frameworks
• Successful completion of a DBS (funded by Priory) and other regulatory required checks