Consultant Psychiatrist (Visiting Consultant)

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental healthcare is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join their Bristol team. This role offers the opportunity to build and manage a private practice with immediate patient flow and operational support. Enjoy the flexibility of self-employment while being backed by a renowned organization. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, engage in quality improvement, and maintain high standards of care. This is a unique chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients while enjoying a fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Operational & admin support

Professional marketing support

Access to top-tier facilities

Participation in social media marketing

Qualifications

• GMC registration with relevant specialist registration required.
• Experience in eating disorders with at least 2 years in a substantive NHS role.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat a diverse inpatient and outpatient population.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of therapists and healthcare professionals.

Skills

GMC registration

Clinical Governance

Experience in eating disorders

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Registration

Job description

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Client:

Priory Group

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Reference

PRI100850

Location

Priory Group Division

Competitive

Hours

Sessional

Vacancy Type

Sessional

Job Advert Role Description

The Bristol Park Clinic is an outpatient clinic situated in the North of Bristol delivering individual therapy to adults, children, and adolescents. It is located at Aztec West, close to the M4, M5 motorways, and the Almondsbury Interchange. The clinic is accessible by car, bus, and train, making it convenient for staff and clients.

The clinic is supported by the leadership team from Priory Hospital Bristol, ensuring continuity of care if inpatient treatment becomes necessary. The clinicians using the clinic are highly experienced in their respective fields.

The Opportunity:

We invite an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team, offering the chance to build and manage a private practice providing inpatient, outpatient, and Day Care services. This role is key to maintaining high standards of care and guiding our staff.

At Priory, we support a pathway into private practice—giving you the freedom of self-employment with the backing of the UK’s leading mental healthcare provider.

• Immediate patient flow – No need to build a caseload from scratch
• Marketing & brand recognition – Attract patients through Priory’s trusted name
• Operational & admin support – Focus on patient care, not paperwork
• Flexible working – Set your own hours while growing your practice
• Regulatory compliance & CQC registration – We handle background checks and ensure your Practice meets all regulatory requirements
• Join a network of expert psychiatrists who have already transitioned confidently

Role Responsibilities:

• Assess and treat a diverse inpatient and outpatient population
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of therapists, nurses, healthcare assistants, and dieticians
• Engage in quality improvement and governance activities
• Expand your practice in line with the site’s reputable standing
• Network with professional colleagues and referral sources
• Market yourself and your practice alongside Priory, including registration with private medical insurers and providing info for our website
• Maintain professional development and meet Revalidation requirements

Why Partner with the Bristol site?

• Be associated with a renowned brand in eating disorder services
• Utilize top-tier facilities with professional marketing support
• Our established site is registered to receive patients from all major private medical insurers
• Provide high-quality therapeutic care
• Enjoy flexibility in managing your time and commitments
• Participate in social media marketing and educational content for a national audience
• Offer innovative, evidence-based treatments

Candidate Profile:

• GMC registration with relevant specialist registration
• Experience in eating disorders, including at least 2 years in a substantive NHS role
• Strong understanding of Clinical Governance and regulatory frameworks
• Successful DBS check (funded by Priory)

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Additional Information:

Priory is one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioural care and support services, offering a challenging and fulfilling career with a supportive, world-class organization. We are committed to infection control and require vaccination status disclosure, which will be handled in line with GDPR. All roles are subject to DBS checks, which Priory will cover.