Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist

Priory Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

Priory Hospital Barnt Green is seeking a Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist to join its Medical and Psychiatry department on a contract basis. The role offers a Private Practice pathway with self-employment backed by the UK's leading mental healthcare provider.

You'll benefit from immediate patient flow, Priory branding, robust administrative support, flexible hours, and compliance with regulatory standards, while building and managing your private practice within the hospital.

Qualifications

• GMC registration with relevant specialist registration
• Experience including at least 2 years operating within a substantive role with the NHS, not via agency locum
• A strong understanding of Clinical Governance and regulatory frameworks
• Successful completion of a DBS (funded by Priory) and other regulatory required checks

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Addictions

Admitting

CAMHS

Job description

Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist

Department: Medical and Psychiatry

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Priory Hospital Barnt Green

Description

Priory Hospital Barnt Green, is seeking a Private Consultant Psychiatrist We are looking for someone who has experience in any or all of the below:

• Addictions
• Admitting
• CAMHS

This is a sessional/self-employed private practice partnering opportunity, and a chance to build and manage a private practice at our hospital. This role is integral to maintaining our high standards of care and providing expert guidance to our dedicated staff.

What you'll be doing

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

At Priory Hospital Barnt Green, our team of highly qualified psychiatrists and therapists are dedicated to providing exceptional care and personalised treatment plans for a range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.

What you'll bring to the role

You will be part of a compassionate team 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.

• 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.
• 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.

What we will give you in return

• GMC registration with relevant specialist registration
• Experience including at least 2 years operating within a substantive role with the NHS, not via agency locum
• A strong understanding of Clinical Governance and regulatory frameworks
• Successful completion of a DBS (funded by Priory) and other regulatory required checks