Visiting Consultant - CAMHS

Priory Group; Wadhurst; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Established reputation

Supportive consultant body

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Immediate patient flow

Marketing support

Job summary

Priory Hospital Ticehurst is seeking a Visiting Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry to establish or expand a private practice within an established hospital. The role focuses on inpatient and outpatient care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and ongoing governance and professional development.

Ideal candidates will have GMC registration in General Adult Psychiatry, substantial NHS consultant experience, and a patient-centred leadership style.

Qualifications

• GMC Specialist Registration in General Adult Psychiatry.
• Substantive NHS Consultant experience (typically at least two years).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary working.
• Patient-centred approach.
• 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

NHS Consultant Experience

Communication Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary Working

Patient-Centred Approach

Availability 3+ days/week

Job description

Visiting Consultant - General Adult Psychiatry

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Zero Hours

Location: Priory Hospital Ticehurst

Description

Are you an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist looking to establish or expand a successful private practice within an established, highly respected mental health hospital?

Priory Hospital Ticehurst House is seeking an enthusiastic and patient-centred Consultant Psychiatrist to join our thriving adult inpatient and outpatient services.

This is a unique opportunity to become part of a genuinely supportive and collaborative team where clinical excellence, multidisciplinary working and professional respect are at the heart of everything we do.

We are particularly interested in consultants who are able to commit to at least three days per week, enabling them to build a successful and sustainable practice whilst becoming an integral member of our clinical community.

What you'll be doing

• 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.

What you'll bring to the role

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

If you are looking for more than simply practicing privileges and if you are seeking a long-term professional home within one of the UK's most respected independent mental healthcare providers we would be delighted to hear from you.

What we will give you in return

• An established reputation for clinical excellence within independent mental healthcare.
• A friendly, approachable and highly supportive consultant body.
• Excellent multidisciplinary collaboration with experienced therapists, psychologists and nursing teams.
• Immediate access to an existing referral stream and opportunities to grow your private practice.
• Modern inpatient facilities alongside comprehensive outpatient services.
• Opportunity to shape and influence service development.
• A culture valuing professionalism, mutual respect and outstanding patient care.
• Immediate patient flow.
• Established relationships with major private medical insurers.
• National brand recognition and marketing support.
• Comprehensive administrative and operational support.
• Support with regulatory compliance and governance.
• Flexibility to shape your own practice.
• Educational and networking opportunities.

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.