Visiting Consultant

Priory Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Hospital Chelmsford is recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist (Visiting Consultant) for a self-employed role. You will join a private general psychiatry and addiction treatment facility, contributing to patient assessment, care planning, and clinical decision-making within a multidisciplinary team.

You will be responsible for multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, and acting as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act (1983).

Qualifications

• Hold and maintain GMC registration and Specialist Register as required.
• CCST/CCT (or equivalent) in Psychiatry must be held.
• Experience working in inpatient settings with significant mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Take clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds and risk reviews.
• Assist in assessment and development of individual patient care plans; implement treatments.
• Fulfil the role of Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
• Supervise referrals and admissions; contribute to preadmission assessments.
• Provide psychiatric input to the multidisciplinary team for formulation and treatment.

Skills

GMC registration

Inpatient experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

CCST/CCT in Psychiatry

Job description

Location: Chelmsford

Priory Hospital Chelmsford

We are looking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist (Visiting Consultant). This is a self employed role.

About the Service

Chelmer Ward and The Lodge are private general psychiatry and addiction treatment facilities. We offer support to people in crisis with mental health issues, such as psychosis, mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety and trauma. The ward has a multidisciplinary team consisting of experienced consultant psychiatrists, specialty doctors, mental health nurses and therapists, who provide person-centred care, in collaboration with the patient, to allow them to maximise their recovery journey.

About the Role

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.

Requirements

• Hold and maintain registration with the GMC, including the relevant Specialist Register
• Provide evidence of registration to the Hospital Director or Group Medical Officer if requested
• Possess a CCST/CCT (or equivalent) in the relevant areas of Psychiatry
• Experience working in inpatient settings with individuals experiencing significant mental health difficulties

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 good team player who is keen to contribute to a multidisciplinary approach to assessment, formulation, and management plans.