Private Practice Consultant Psychiatrist

Priory; Woking; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental healthcare provider is seeking Consultant Psychiatrists to operate their own private practice at Priory Hospital Woking. This self-employed role offers the chance to focus on patient care while benefiting from established support such as referrals and administrative assistance. Ideal for those looking to grow a flexible practice with a strong operational infrastructure.

Benefits

Clinical governance support

Established patient referral network

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in psychiatry, either in a private or public setting.
• Ability to manage a flexible caseload and deliver quality care.
• Clinical governance knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Run your own private practice with support from Priory.
• Choose your patients and treatment plans.
• Manage billing, referrals, and administrative tasks.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient management

Compassionate care

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 Wokingwe offer a unique opportunity forConsultant Psychiatriststo 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.

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 trustedPriorybrand.

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.

Priory Hospital Woking is a mental health and addiction rehab hospital, offering world class inpatient and outpatient treatment.

We can treat a variety of addictions and mental health conditions, including alcohol and drug recovery services, andtreatment for depression. We can also offerprivate autism assessmentsfor adults, as well as an autism psychological support pathway for adults who have been diagnosed with autism. In addition, we can offer access tospecialist eating disorder treatmentat nearbyLife Works.

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 lifestyleIdeal 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.

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 ofMEDIAN 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 morehere.

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'