Private Practice Consultant Psychiatrist (Self-Employed)

Priory; Wadhurst; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Hospital Ticehurst House invites a Consultant Psychiatrist to develop or expand a private practice within our established private hospital. This self-employed opportunity supports three or more days per week in a collaborative, patient-centred setting.

You will join a supportive consultant body with access to a broad referral network, governance processes, and ongoing professional development opportunities while delivering high-quality psychiatric care.

Qualifications

• GMC Specialist Registration in General Adult Psychiatry (preferred).
• Substantive NHS Consultant experience (typically at least two years).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary working.
• Patient-centred approach to care.
• Availability ideally three or more days per week.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage private adult inpatients and outpatients.
• Deliver high-quality evidence-based psychiatric care.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in governance and quality improvement.
• Develop relationships with referrers.
• Maintain appraisal and GMC revalidation requirements.

Skills

GMC Specialist Registration

Substantive NHS experience

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Multidisciplinary working

Patient-centred approach

Job description

Priory Hospital Ticehurst House invites a Consultant Psychiatrist to develop or expand a private practice within our established private hospital. This self-employed opportunity supports three or more days per week in a collaborative, patient-centred setting.

You will join a supportive consultant body with access to a broad referral network, governance processes, and ongoing professional development opportunities while delivering high-quality psychiatric care.