Private Practice Consultant Psychiatrist

Priory; Scotland; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent mental healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for a self-employed opportunity. You will have control over your caseload and hours while benefiting from established clinical infrastructure and a steady flow of patients. Ideal candidates will have GMC registration and a passion for patient care. Join us to deliver compassionate mental health services in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Supplemented meals

All regulatory compliance managed

Qualifications

• Strong team player enthusiastic about multidisciplinary work.
• Ability to manage patient care plans and assessments.
• Experience in mental health treatment.

Responsibilities

• Conducting multidisciplinary ward rounds and risk reviews.
• Assisting in assessment and implementation of patient care plans.
• Providing psychiatric perspective in treatment and assessment.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Resilience

Education

Registration with General Medical Council (GMC)

Specialist Register inclusion

Job description

Ready to launch or expand your own private practice – with the backing of the UK’s leading independent mental healthcare provider?

At Priory Hospital Glasgow we offer a unique opportunity for Consultant Psychiatrists to run their own private practice – supported by our established clinical infrastructure, national marketing reach, and steady patient referral network. This is a self‑employed opportunity.

Priory Hospital Glasgow is a leading provider in Mental Health treatments, Addiction services and Eating Disorders.

Whether you're an experienced private psychiatrist looking to grow your caseload, or you're exploring your first steps into independent practice, this is your chance to build a thriving, flexible private practice under the trusted Priory brand.

You’ll have the freedom to focus on patient care, while we take care of the rest – from referrals and billing to rooms, regulatory cover, and administrative support. You choose your caseload, control your hours, and benefit from regular demand without the need to market yourself.

This isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to shape your own private practice while doing what you do best: delivering expert, compassionate care.

Why Join Priory as a Private Practice Partner?

• 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

Ideal for New or Experienced Private Clinicians – Perfect for those new to private work who want support, or for existing private consultants looking to grow without taking on extra infrastructure.

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.

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 a Consultant Psychiatrist, 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.

Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu. Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983). Supervising the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments of young people with other team members. Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of adults.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

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. This post requires a strong team player who is enthusiastic about working within a multidisciplinary framework to contribute to the assessment, formulation, and management of care plans. The appointed consultant must hold and maintain registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), including inclusion on the relevant Specialist Register. Evidence of this registration must be available and presented to the Hospital Director or Group Medical Officer upon request. For more information about the role, you can email [e-mail].

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. If you’re committed to making a difference and want to work in a supportive, professional environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Our service offers

• All required regulatory compliance managed by our people team for you, including DBS paid for by Priory
• Free on‑site parking or reduced parking rates
• Supplemented meals

About Priory

Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK. We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, addictions and eating disorders, as well as children’s mental health, across our nationwide network of sites. We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader‑Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.

With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivalled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.

Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan‑European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focussed on restoring quality of life through effective, evidenced and data‑driven care. Priory is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, read more here. All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level 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. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. Should we require assistance, we will reach out directly to our 'PSL'.