Consultant Psychiatrist Eating Disorders (Visiting Consultant)

Priory; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical freedom

Team support

Steady patient flow

Admin support

Established reputation

Quality facilities

Flexible commitment

Inpatient access

Job summary

Priory Glasgow is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist (Eating Disorders) to join the team in a self-employed capacity at Priory Hospital Glasgow. The role requires GMC registration and extensive experience in multidisciplinary settings.

You will assess and treat a varied caseload, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to governance and audits. Opportunity to grow private practice within Priory’s network, with support for development and on-call responsibilities as part of a

Qualifications

• GMC registration is required for the role.
• Significant experience in multidisciplinary settings and leadership in coordinating care.
• Ability to liaise with commissioners and contribute to audit and governance.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat outpatient and inpatient caseload within psychiatry.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care.
• Contribute to clinical governance, service improvement and audit activities.
• Grow private practice in line with Priory Hospital Glasgow’s reputation.
• Maintain professional development and meet Revalidation/accreditation requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Autonomous working

Problem-solving

Evidence-based practice

Education

GMC registration / Medical qualification

Job description

Description

Priory Glasgow is looking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist Eating Disorders to join the team. This is self employed role.

Department: Medical and Psychiatry

Location: Priory Hospital Glasgow

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

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. As Visiting Consultant, 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and treat a varied outpatient and inpatient caseload within your specialty.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Contribute to clinical governance, service improvement, and audit activities.
• Grow your private practice in line with Priory Hospital Glasgow’s outstanding reputation.
• Maintain professional development and meet Revalidation or accreditation requirements

What you’ll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The successful candidate will be fully registered with the GMC and expected to provide evidence of their registration when required. You should have significant experience working within multidisciplinary teams and demonstrate strong leadership in coordinating care, discharge planning, and liaising with commissioners. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building trust with patients and colleagues. You must be confident working autonomously, have strong problem-solving abilities, and be able to apply evidence-based practice in a practical, patient-centred manner. Participation in a non-residential, second on-call rota is also required.

What we will give you in return

• Clinical freedom – You control your caseload, hours, and treatment plans
• Team connection – Work independently, with full clinical governance and peer support
• Steady patient flow – Referrals come via our national brand, GP networks, and online presence
• Admin taken care of – We handle bookings, billing, and secretarial support
• Established reputation – Be part of a brand trusted by patients, insurers, and clinicians for 30+ years
• Quality facilities – Work from fully equipped, CQC-registered hospitals and outpatient clinics
• Flexible commitment – Choose your sessions and work around your lifestyle
• Inpatient access if needed – Direct pathways into Priory services when required

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.