Consultant Psychiatrist - EDU

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for the EDU ward. You will deliver high-quality clinical care within a multidisciplinary team, leading ward rounds and care planning for inpatients.

You will act as Responsible Clinician for detained patients under the Mental Health Act 1983, providing leadership and governance in a safe, recovery-focused setting.

Qualifications

• MRCPsych (or equivalent) with CCT and GMC Specialist Register.
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding clinical care to patients with evidence-based treatment.
• lead multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk assessments and reviews.
• Fulfils Responsible Clinician role for detained patients under MHA 1983.
• Contribute to strategic care planning and governance.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Risk management

Decision making

Education

MRCPsych

CCT

GMC Specialist Register

Section 12(2) approval

Approved Clinician status

CPD (ongoing)

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist - EDU

Department: Medical and Psychiatry

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Cheadle Royal

Compensation: £170,000 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal

Full Time | 37.5 hours | Site Based

£170,000

HCPC registration required

We have an opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team at Priory Hospital Cheadle. Working on our EDU ward, this is an excellent role for a Psychiatrist.

Set within picturesque landscaped gardens in 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 to live their best life in a safe and supportive environment.

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes along Wilmslow Road and Cheadle Hulme and East Didsbury railway stations approximately 1–2 miles from the service.

What you'll be doing

The primary purpose of this role is to deliver outstanding clinical care to patients referred to the hospital, ensuring they receive compassionate, evidence-based treatment tailored to their individual needs. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will help provide holistic, person-centred care that supports recovery, wellbeing, and positive long-term outcomes.

You will take clinical responsibility for a defined patient caseload, leading key aspects of care delivery, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk assessments and reviews, strategic care planning, and the development of a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-focused environment.

As part of your responsibilities, you will also fulfil the role of Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983, providing clinical leadership and ensuring the highest standards of care, governance, and legal compliance.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential:

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. Candidates should also have evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.

• A collaborative and proactive team player with a strong commitment to multidisciplinary working, contributing effectively to assessment, formulation, treatment planning, and patient management.
• Demonstrable experience working within inpatient mental health services, providing care and treatment for individuals with complex and severe mental health needs.
• Proven ability to provide clinical leadership within multidisciplinary teams, supporting high-quality, recovery-focused, and patient-centred care.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and risk management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic clinical

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.