Consultant Psychiatrist

Priory; Southampton; On-site; GBP 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Southampton is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Sandpiper Ward team. The permanent role (full-time, 37.5 hours) offers opportunities for leadership within a multidisciplinary setting and collaboration with NHS partners.

The successful candidate will manage up to 18 inpatients, provide clinical leadership, and contribute to governance and service improvement within Priory’s well-regarded inpatient services.

Qualifications

• Current GMC Registration
• Specialist Registration in a Psychiatric Specialty
• Approved Clinician status or eligibility to apply for Approved Clinician status
• Experience in UK acute inpatient psychiatry within NHS or independent sector

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant psychiatric care for up to 18 inpatients, lead ward rounds and deliver patient-centred treatment.
• Provide clinical leadership for the ward and lead MDT meetings.
• Supervise the Specialty Doctor and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audits and service improvement initiatives.
• Manage patient flow with regular reviews, risk management and discharge planning.

Skills

Inpatient psychiatry experience

MDT leadership

NHS/independent sector collaboration

Education

GMC Registration

Specialist Registration in Psychiatry

Approved Clinician status or eligibility

Job description

Description

Priory Hospital Southampton Salary £170,000 Full Time/37.5 Hours

Priory Hospital Southampton is looking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist. This is a permanent position, ideally full-time (37.5 hours per week) with part-time and job-share arrangements also considered.

Department: Medical and Psychiatry

Location: Priory Hospital Southampton

Compensation: £170,000 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Southampton Salary £170,000 Full Time/37.5 Hours

Priory Hospital Southampton is looking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist. This is a permanent position, ideally full-time (37.5 hours per week) with part-time and job-share arrangements also considered.

Set within beautiful, landscaped gardens, Priory Hospital Southampton’s tranquil environment offers therapeutic and recovery-focused residential treatment for those suffering from a number of mental health conditions.

The hospital has 31 mixed gender adult acute beds across 2 wards, as well as a 13 bed Eating Disorders ward and an Eating Disorders day hospital, all of which care for NHS patients.

The hospital is well-established and holds a CQC rating of “Good”. One of our acute wards is accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrist Quality Network for Working Age Adults, and we are aiming for the other ward to achieve accreditation this year.

We have a long-standing partnership with the local NHS Trusts, and relationships with commissioners and neighbouring NHS services are strong.

What you'll be doing

You will join the team on the Sandpiper Ward, which is an 18 bed mixed gender adult acute inpatient ward. 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.

The successful applicant will:

• Provide consultant psychiatric care for up to 18 inpatients, undertaking comprehensive assessments, leading ward rounds and delivering high-quality, patient-centred treatment.
• Provide clinical leadership for the ward, leading multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, supporting effective decision-making and ensuring safe, recovery-focused care.
• Supervise and support the Specialty Doctor, while working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to promote clinical excellence and professional development.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the service through participation in clinical governance, audits, senior management meetings and service improvement initiatives, while building strong relationships with NHS partners and commissioners.
• Support effective patient flow through regular clinical reviews, risk management and discharge planning.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role –

• Current GMC Registration
• Specialist Registration in a Psychiatric Speciality
• Approved Clinician status, or eligibility to apply for Approved Clinician status

We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience in UK acute inpatient psychiatry, gained within the NHS and/or independent healthcare sector. The successful candidate will have a strong background in managing patients in an acute mental health inpatient setting and be confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Consultants, ideally with experience of working on NHS acute wards.

We would also consider applications from newly appointed Consultants who can demonstrate substantial inpatient expertise.

The ideal candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality patient care, able to build strong relationships with NHS stakeholders and commissioners, and keen to become an integral member of the local service and medical team.

Candidates who are not currently based in the area should be open to relocating to support their long‑term commitment to the service.

For more information on the role please 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.

Healthcare benefits

• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• 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.