Adult Visiting Consultant

Priory; Wadhurst; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Hospital Ticehurst House invites a Consultant Psychiatrist to develop or expand a private practice within our established private hospital. This self-employed opportunity supports three or more days per week in a collaborative, patient-centred setting.

You will join a supportive consultant body with access to a broad referral network, governance processes, and ongoing professional development opportunities while delivering high-quality psychiatric care.

Qualifications

• GMC Specialist Registration in General Adult Psychiatry (preferred).
• Substantive NHS Consultant experience (typically at least two years).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary working.
• Patient-centred approach to care.
• Availability ideally three or more days per week.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage private adult inpatients and outpatients.
• Deliver high-quality evidence-based psychiatric care.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in governance and quality improvement.
• Develop relationships with referrers.
• Maintain appraisal and GMC revalidation requirements.

Skills

GMC Specialist Registration

Substantive NHS experience

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Multidisciplinary working

Patient-centred approach

Job description

Description

Consultant Psychiatrist – Private Practice Opportunity (Self-Employed)

Priory Hospital Ticehurst House

Join One of the UK's Leading Independent Mental Health Services

Are you an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist looking to establish or expand a successful private practice within an established, highly respected mental health hospital?

Department: Medical and Psychiatry

Location: Priory Hospital Ticehurst

Description

Consultant Psychiatrist – Private Practice Opportunity (Self-Employed)

Priory Hospital Ticehurst House

Join One of the UK's Leading Independent Mental Health Services

Are you an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist looking to establish or expand a successful private practice within an established, highly respected mental health hospital?

Priory Hospital Ticehurst House is seeking an enthusiastic and patient-centred Consultant Psychiatrist to join our thriving adult inpatient and outpatient services.

This is a unique opportunity to become part of a genuinely supportive and collaborative team where clinical excellence, multidisciplinary working and professional respect are at the heart of everything we do.

We are particularly interested in consultants who are able to commit to at least three days per week, enabling them to build a successful and sustainable practice whilst becoming an integral member of our clinical community.

What you’ll be doing

• Assess and manage private adult inpatients and outpatients.
• Deliver high-quality evidence-based psychiatric care.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in governance and quality improvement.
• Develop relationships with referrers.
• Maintain appraisal and GMC revalidation requirements.

Why Choose Ticehurst House?

• An established reputation for clinical excellence within independent mental healthcare.
• A friendly, approachable and highly supportive consultant body.
• Excellent multidisciplinary collaboration with experienced therapists, psychologists and nursing teams.
• Immediate access to an existing referral stream and opportunities to grow your private practice.
• Modern inpatient facilities alongside comprehensive outpatient services.
• Opportunity to shape and influence service development.
• A culture valuing professionalism, mutual respect and outstanding patient care.

Build Your Private Practice with Confidence

• Immediate patient flow.
• Established relationships with major private medical insurers.
• National brand recognition and marketing support.
• Comprehensive administrative and operational support.
• Support with regulatory compliance and governance.
• Flexibility to shape your own practice.
• Educational and networking opportunities.

What we will give you in return

• Assess and manage private adult inpatients and outpatients.
• Deliver high-quality evidence-based psychiatric care.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in governance and quality improvement.
• Develop relationships with referrers.
• Maintain appraisal and GMC revalidation requirements.

Who We’re Looking For

• GMC Specialist Registration in preferably General Adult Psychiatry.
• Substantive NHS Consultant experience (typically at least two years).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary working.
• Patient-centred approach.
• Availability ideally three or more days per week.

Many of our consultants tell us that what distinguishes Ticehurst House is the quality of the people they work alongside. Our consultants work within a highly supportive, approachable consultant body, complemented by experienced psychologists, therapists, nurses and operational colleagues. This collaborative culture allows clinicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care while developing a successful and rewarding private practice.

Take the Next Step

If you are looking for more than simply practicing privileges and if you are seeking a long-term professional home within one of the UK’s most respected independent mental healthcare providers we would be delighted to hear from you.