Consultant Psychiatrist

Priory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 97,000 - 119,000; Part time

Job summary

Priory Hospital Roehampton in London is seeking a consultant psychiatrist to lead assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans for patients with diverse mental health conditions. The role emphasizes dignity, high standards of care and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The post requires MRCPsych (or equivalent), a CCT and GMC Specialist Register with Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status, plus evidence of continuous professional development and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• MRCPsych (or equivalent) required.
• CCT (or equivalent) and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register with Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and demonstrable leadership of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients with complex mental health conditions.
• Lead development, implementation and review of individualized treatment and care plans.
• Provide clinical leadership and guidance to the multidisciplinary team.
• Undertake ward rounds, clinical reviews and risk assessments; monitor progress and plan discharge.
• Ensure compliance with Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding and governance, with accurate records.

Education

MRCPsych

CCT (or equivalent)

GMC Specialist Register

Job description

Priory Hospital Roehampton
Salary FTE £180,000, pro rata £108,000
Part-time – 22.5 Hours
Priory Hospital Roehampton in London is one of the country’s leading rehab facilities for mental health conditions and addictions.

We offer evidence-based treatment programmes, delivered by our dedicated team who are committed to providing expert treatment for your challenges, supporting you to get back on track.

Our experts can help with:

• Variety of addictions
• Mental health conditions
• Autism diagnosis and support for children
• Specialist day care and inpatient young people's unit

In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.

• Provide expert psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients experiencing a range of complex mental health conditions, ensuring high standards of clinical care.
• Lead on the development, implementation and review of individualised treatment and care plans, ensuring they meet patients' clinical needs and promote recovery.
• Provide clinical leadership and guidance to the multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively with psychologists, nurses, therapists and other healthcare professionals.
• Undertake regular ward rounds, clinical reviews and risk assessments, monitoring patient progress and making appropriate decisions regarding treatment, medication and discharge planning.
• Ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding requirements and relevant clinical governance standards, maintaining accurate clinical records and promoting patient safety.

Essential for the role
Applicants must hold MRCPsych (or an equivalent qualification), a CCT (or equivalent) and be included on the GMC Specialist Register, along with Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status. They must demonstrate clinical knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to the speciality, the ability to work within and lead a team, and a commitment to shared leadership, collaborative working, and service improvement. Candidates should also have evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.

The following experience would be beneficial
Previous experience working within an independent mental health hospital or private healthcare setting would be advantageous. Experience managing patients with complex mental health presentations, including mood disorders, psychosis, personality disorders and treatment-resistant conditions, would be beneficial. Candidates with experience providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team, developing and improving clinical services, and supporting junior doctors and other healthcare professionals would be particularly desirable. Experience working with the Mental Health Act, undertaking complex risk assessments and contributing to clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives would also be an advantage.