Consultant Psychiatrist CAMHS (Visiting Consultant)

Priory; Wadhurst, Ticehurst; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in East Sussex is seeking a skilled Consultant Psychiatrist to join their team on a self-employed basis. You will lead patient care and assessments, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to governance and service development. Applicants must be GMC registered, possess strong leadership and communication skills, and be able to work autonomously. This position offers flexibility and competitive benefits including DBS costs covered and free on-site parking.

Benefits

DBS paid for by Priory

Free on-site parking

Supplemented meals

Qualifications

• Evidence of GMC registration required.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills across patient care.
• Ability to work autonomously and apply evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Manage complex cases and chair meetings with stakeholders.
• Engage in quality improvement and governance activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Fully registered with the GMC

Significant experience in multidisciplinary team settings

Job description

Overview

Consultant Psychiatrist CAMHS (Visiting Consultant) – Priory Hospital Ticehurst, Priory Hospital Ticehurst, East Sussex, England. Location: Priory Hospital Ticehurst. Employment Type: Contract. This is a self-employed role.

Set within 48 acres of landscaped gardens in a small village in East Sussex, Priory Ticehurst House provides a therapeutic environment. We work with discharge teams to ensure a smooth transition back into community services or to an individual’s home where possible. Our acute services aim to enable more people to be treated closer to home, supporting the NHS to repatriate out-of-area patients back to local areas.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team committed to patient wellbeing. You will contribute to a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help patients move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Consultant Psychiatrist (Visiting Consultant), you will play a key part in recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, and undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

• Serve as Consultant and Responsible Clinician, leading patient care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Assess and manage complex cases, chair MDT/CPA meetings, and liaise with patients, families, and external stakeholders.
• Provide clinical leadership alongside the Ward Manager, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational standards.
• Contribute to governance and quality improvement through active participation in ward, CAMHS, and service development meetings.
• Engage in academic activities including teaching, case presentations, audit, research, and ongoing professional development.
• You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Fully registered with the GMC and able to provide evidence of registration when required. Significant experience working within multidisciplinary teams with strong leadership in coordinating care, discharge planning, and liaising with commissioners. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with patients and colleagues. Ability to work autonomously, strong problem-solving skills, and apply evidence-based practice in a patient-centred manner. Participation in a non-residential, second on-call rota is also required.

What we will give you in return

Priory is seeking skilled and compassionate individuals to join us on a sessional, self-employed basis. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work within a respected healthcare provider, delivering specialist mental health and wellbeing services.

• DBS paid for by Priory
• Free on-site parking or reduced parking rates
• Supplemented meals

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.