Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Acute

Priory Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral care provider invites applications for a Consultant Psychiatrist position at Priory Cheadle Royal Hospital, Manchester. This full-time role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver top-quality mental healthcare, manage patient treatment plans, and lead clinical governance initiatives. The successful candidate will enjoy various benefits, including generous annual leave and support for continuing professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

VISA sponsorship available

Relocation package

Study leave & support for CPD

Medical indemnity cover

Free onsite parking

Subsidised lunches

Online benefits and cashback rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in inpatient mental health acute units desirable.
• Full GMC registration with license to practice.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care and treatment plans.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and treatment planning.
• Participate in audit, research, and quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Collaborative Working

Assessment & Treatment Planning

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical degree

MRCPsych with S12/AC approval

Job description

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Priory Group

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Reference PRI100613

Location: Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, 100 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, SK8 3DG

Priory Group Division

£170,000 per annum

Hours

37.5 hours per week

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert Location Description

We have an excellent full-time opportunity to work as a Consultant Psychiatrist at Priory Cheadle Royal Hospital.

Set within picturesque landscaped gardens in Cheadle, Stockport, Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal offers a range of comprehensive inpatient mental health services for young people and adults. The focus of our service is to help people live their best life in a safe and supportive environment.

Job Advert Role Description

The focus of our service is to help people live their best life in a safe and supportive environment. The hospital is located in a suburban area, close to Manchester.

Our acute services offer round-the-clock assistance in times of emergencies. Our specialist inpatient acute teams are committed to providing the highest quality of care, supporting patients with a wide range of mental health conditions in safe and highly therapeutic environments.

The post is supported by a full-time Specialty Doctor or Advanced Practitioner, and the post holder will work within a full Multidisciplinary Team.

The role will include:

Clinical:

• Working as the Consultant and Responsible Clinician as part of the MDT
• Taking overall responsibility for patient care and treatment plans in conjunction with the MDT
• Timely assessment of referrals along with the MDT
• Conducting comprehensive assessments and treatment planning with patients, external stakeholders, and carers
• Chairing MDT/CPA meetings; adhering to organisational admission and discharge policies and procedures
• Timely discharge GP notifications and discharge summaries
• Contributing to unit governance through expertise and leadership
• Preparing and supervising reports for Mental Health Act Review Tribunals & Managers Hearings, including giving evidence within these meetings
• Participating in a non-resident second on-call out-of-hours rota with a frequency of no more than 1:7

Management:

• Offering clinical leadership in collaboration with the Ward Manager
• Ensuring the ward complies with organisational and regulatory requirements
• Attending ward governance meetings with the ward manager
• Working with organisational quality improvement (QPI) initiatives
• Attending monthly governance and academic meetings
• Case presentations and teaching
• Participation in audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives

Post requirements:

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree and MRCPsych with S12/AC approval
• Full GMC registration with license to practice
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Practice
• Committed to continued professional development
• Significant experience in inpatient mental health acute units (desirable)
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Company and Site Benefits:

• Generous annual leave entitlement with birthday leave
• VISA sponsorship available for this role
• Relocation package
• Study leave & support with CPD opportunities
• Supportive consultant peer group
• Opportunities for further learning & development
• Medical indemnity cover
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised lunches
• Online benefits and cashback rewards

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About us

As one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioral care and support services, Priory offers a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world-class organization willing to invest in your development. Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes, and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference in the lives of those we support.

As part of our wider infection control efforts and to meet our requirements, we record vaccination status for all colleagues, which is disclosed as part of pre-employment checks. Your vaccination status will not affect any employment offer and will be held in line with GDPR requirements. Thank you for your understanding.

Disclosure

All roles are subject to successful disclosure checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.