Visiting Consultant

Priory Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Marketing support

Administrative support

Flexible hours

Brand recognition

Regulatory compliance help

Job summary

Priory Hospital Woodbourne in Birmingham is seeking a Private Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Medical and Psychiatry department. The role offers immediate patient flow within an established addiction rehab setting, with NICE-guideline-guided treatment and comprehensive support from our network.

You will focus on clinical care, governance, and developing your private practice within Priory's national brand.

Qualifications

• GMC registration with specialist registration.
• Experience in eating disorders, including NHS substantive role.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance and regulatory frameworks.
• DBS check completed (funded by Priory).

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat a diverse inpatient and outpatient population.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of therapists, nurses, and dietitians.
• Engage in quality improvement and governance activities.
• Expand your private practice aligned with the site’s prestigious reputation.
• Network with professional colleagues and referral sources.
• Market your practice with Priory and register with private insurers.
• Maintain professional development and revalidation requirements.

Skills

GMC registration

Eating disorders experience

Clinical governance

DBS clearance

Job description

Visiting Consultant

Department: Medical and Psychiatry

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Priory Hospital Woodbourne

Description

Woodbourne– Seeking a Private Consultant Psychiatrist

Priory Hospital Woodbourne, located in a peaceful and picturesque suburb of South West Birmingham, is a specialised addiction rehab centre, providing expert treatment for a range of addictions, including alcohol, drugs and support for behavioural addictions.

Our specialist addiction facility, The Manor Ward, is where our team deliver exceptional levels of treatment and care to our patients. We pride ourselves on placing you at the heart of your recovery journey, helping you to achieve the best possible outcomes. All treatment is tailored to your individual needs and structured within National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines

The Opportunity

• Immediate patient flow – No need to build a caseload from scratch
• Marketing & brand recognition – Attract patients through The 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 made the transition with confidence

What you'll be doing

• Assess and treat a diverse mix of inpatient and outpatient population.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of therapists, nurses, healthcare assistants and Dietician.
• Engage in quality improvement and governance activities.
• Expand your practice in alignment with (site) prestigious reputation.
• Network with professional colleagues and referral sources.
• Market yourself and your practice in conjunction with Priory, registering with private medical insurers and providing information for our website.
• Maintain professional development and meet Revalidation requirements.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

• GMC registration with relevant specialist registration.
• Experience in eating disorders including at least 2 years operating within in a substantive role with the NHS.
• A strong understanding of Clinical Governance and regulatory frameworks.
• Successful completion of a DBS check (funded by Priory).

What we will give you in return

• Enjoy the flexibility to manage your time and commitment.
• Be associated with a renowned brand in eating disorder services.
• Utilize top-tier facilities and receive professional marketing support.
• Our established site is registered to receive patients from all major private medical insurance providers
• Provide your patients with high-quality therapeutic care.
• Have the opportunity to take part in social media marketing and educational content for a national audience.
• Work alongside esteemed consultant colleagues.
• Offer innovative, evidence-based treatments.