Speciality Doctor

Priory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday holiday

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits - private healthcare

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Roehampton in London is recruiting a full-time Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team. The role is 37.5 hours per week with a salary in the £75,000–£85,000 per year range and a focus on patient-centred, evidence-based care.

You will deliver psychiatric assessment, lead treatment plans, participate in ward rounds and discharge planning, and contribute to teaching and clinical governance within Priory.

Qualifications

• Experience working in Psychiatry with strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients with complex mental health needs, ensuring safe, evidence-based and person-centred care.
• Take clinical responsibility for a defined caseload, leading the development, implementation and review of individualised treatment plans.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team (MDT), contributing to ward rounds, case reviews and discharge planning to support positive patient outcomes.
• Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and maintain accurate, timely clinical records in line with professional, legal and organisational standards.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and guidance to junior medical staff and contribute to teaching, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
• Ensure compliance with GMC standards, the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act and Priory policies, while supporting continuous service development and excellence in patient care.

Job description

Priory Hospital Roehampton

Salary £81,404

Full Time/37.5 Hours

Compensation: £75,000 - £85,000 / year

Department: Medical and Psychiatry

Location: Priory Hospital Roehampton

At Roehampton, we offer an individualised, person-centred approach for all of our patients.

Our aim is to work with everyone who stays with us, to support them to move back to their home or into the community so they can continue to live their life. Our assessment and treatment options are overseen by a full and diverse multidisciplinary team (MDT).

What you'll be doing

In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.

• Deliver high-quality psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients with complex mental health needs, ensuring safe, evidence-based and person-centred care.
• Take clinical responsibility for a defined caseload, leading the development, implementation and review of individualised treatment plans.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team (MDT), contributing to ward rounds, case reviews and discharge planning to support positive patient outcomes.
• Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and maintain accurate, timely clinical records in line with professional, legal and organisational standards.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and guidance to junior medical staff and contribute to teaching, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
• Ensure compliance with GMC standards, the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act and Priory policies, while supporting continuous service development and excellence in patient care.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

The successful candidate will have experience working in Psychiatry and demonstrate strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and decision‑making skills, with the ability to deliver safe, evidence‑based and patient‑centred care. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and maintain accurate clinical documentation. A sound understanding of relevant mental health legislation, professional standards and clinical governance is required. Section 12 (S12) approval and/or Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) would be advantageous but are not essential for the role.

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.

Healthcare benefits

• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• 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.