Consultant Psychiatrist

NHS; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent mental health provider is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist for a part-time position (15 hours) at a new service in Melton Mowbray. You will be integral in shaping and delivering care for individuals with complex mental health needs. Ideal candidates should have a completion certificate in psychiatry, GMC registration, and experience leading multidisciplinary teams. This role requires strong leadership and an understanding of NHS mental health standards, providing an opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience managing complex mental health conditions in NHS or equivalent settings.
• Sound knowledge of NHS standards, NICE guidelines, and legislation relevant to mental health practice in the UK.
• Experience contributing to clinical audits and service development.

Responsibilities

• Taking clinical responsibility for patients in multidisciplinary settings.
• Supervising referral and admission processes for young people.
• Providing a psychiatric perspective for assessment and treatment.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Leadership within multidisciplinary teams

Psychopharmacology

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Psychiatry

General Medical Council registration

Job description

Job Summary

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of Clients.

Main duties of the job

• Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu.
• Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
• Supervising the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments of young people with other team members.
• Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of adults.

About us

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 13,000 colleagues and a network of 280 services, we support over 26,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children's mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader‑Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

Job description

Are you ready for an exciting new opportunity to be part of something special? Priory is looking for a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team at a brand‑new, nurse‑led residential service in Melton Mowbray supporting individuals with complex mental health needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering a pioneering service.

This is a part time 15 hours role.

Requirements – Essential

• The successful candidate will hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent in Psychiatry, and be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practice in the UK. They must have substantial experience managing complex mental health conditions in NHS or equivalent settings, demonstrating clinical excellence and strong leadership within multidisciplinary teams. The candidate should have a sound knowledge of NHS standards, guidelines (e.g., NICE), and legislation relevant to mental health practice in the UK, including the Mental Health Act. Proven skills in psychopharmacology, risk assessment, and evidence‑based treatment approaches are essential. Excellent communication, teamworking, and stakeholder engagement abilities are required, along with experience contributing to clinical audits, service development, and training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Priory Healthcare

Warwick Road

Melton Mowbray

England

LE13 0RD