Consultant Psychiatrist

Priory Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 98,000 - 119,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an

Paid maternity leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Preston invites applications from a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Medical and Psychiatry team on a permanent part‑time basis. The role focuses on clinical leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, and delivering patient‑centred care on site in Preston.

You will oversee assessments, contribute to treatment plans, and participate in ward rounds, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and leadership pathways within the Priory Group.

Qualifications

• MRCPsych (or equivalent) is required.
• CCT (or equivalent) and be on GMC Specialist Register with Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status.
• Evidence of CPD and ability to lead a team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Take clinical responsibility for patients including multidisciplinary ward rounds and risk reviews.
• Fulfill the role of Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
• Supervise referrals and admissions including preadmission assessments.
• Provide psychiatric perspectives to the MDT for assessment and treatment.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Leadership

Education

MRCPsych

CCT (or equivalent)

GMC Specialist Register

Section 12(2) approval

Approved Clinician status

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist

Department: Medical and Psychiatry

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Priory Hospital Preston

Compensation: £108,528 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Preston
£108528.0
Part time | 22.5 hours | Site based
GMC Registration required

Priory Hospital Preston, Bartle, near Preston is amental health hospital offering services for adult males and females with acute mental health needs and eating disorders across four wards. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes and Preston railway station nearby. The M55 motorway is also easily accessible.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are 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. 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 patients

• 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.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential:

This post requires a strong team player who is enthusiastic about contributing to a multidisciplinary approach to assessment, formulation, and management planning.

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.

In addition, highly developed communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as the role relies on building trust and confidence with patients to ensure that treatments and interventions are effective and successful.

For more information about the role, you can email [e-mail]

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.