Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Top-tier facilities

Marketing support

Insurer network access

Educational content exposure

Esteemed colleagues

Innovation in treatments

Job summary

Priory Hospital Woodbourne, situated in a peaceful suburb of South West Birmingham, invites an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join on an independent basis and build a private practice offering inpatient, outpatient and Day Care services at our site.

You'll benefit from immediate patient flow, Priory branding, marketing support, and regulatory compliance assistance, with flexible hours to grow your practice while delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to our diverse patient

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat inpatient and outpatient populations.
• 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 Priory’s prestigious reputation.
• Network with professional colleagues and referral sources.
• Market yourself and your practice with Priory, registering with private medical insurers.
• Maintain professional development and meet Revalidation requirements.

Education

GMC registration with relevant specialist registration

Job description

Visiting Consultant

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:

We invite an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team on an independent basis, offering the chance to build and manage a private practice offering inpatient, outpatient and Day Care services at our site. This role is integral to maintaining our high standards of care and providing expert guidance to our dedicated staff.

At Priory, we offer a supported pathway into private practice—giving you the freedom of self-employment with the backing of the UK’s leading mental healthcare provider.

• 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

Candidate Profile:

• 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 flexibilityto manage your time and commitment.


• Be associated with arenowned brandin eating disorder services.


• Utilizetop-tier facilitiesand receive professional marketing support.


• Our established site isregisteredto receive patients fromall major private medical insuranceproviders


• Provide your patients withhigh-quality therapeutic care.


• Have the opportunity to take part in social media marketing and educational content for anational audience.


• Work alongsideesteemed consultant colleagues.


• Offerinnovative, evidence-based treatments.