Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist

Priory; City Of London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Marketing support

Admin support

Flex hours

Priory brand

Private practice pathway

Job summary

Priory North London Hospital is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team, offering inpatient and Day Care services. This self-employed role provides the freedom of private practice with Priory backing and marketing support.

Join a leading mental health provider with established patient flow, regulatory compliance assistance, and a network of expert colleagues to support clinical governance and professional development.

Qualifications

• GMC registration with specialist registration is required.
• Experience in NHS for ≥2 years in substantive role.
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and regulatory frameworks.
• DBS and other regulatory checks to be completed (funded by Priory).

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat a diverse mix of inpatients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of therapists, nurses, healthcare assistants and dietician.
• Engage in quality improvement and governance activities.
• Expand your private practice in alignment with Priory's prestigious reputation.
• Network with professional colleagues and referral sources.
• Market yourself and your practice in conjunction with Priory and insurers.
• Maintain professional development and meet Revalidation requirements.

Skills

GMC registration

NHS experience

Governance knowledge

DBS clearance

Education

GMC registration with specialist registration

Job description

Priory North London Seeking a Private Consultant Psychiatrist- Inpatient Services

Priory North London Hospitalis looking to recruit a Visiting Consultant to join the team. This is a self employed sessional role, suitable for a candidate taking their first supported step into autonomous, self employed Private Practice, or an individual looking to expand their current Practice to include Priory Inpatients.

We are one of the UK’s leading centres for the treatment of a range of mental health difficulties, including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Since North London first opened its doors in 1986, we have worked tirelessly to establish our excellent reputation as a specialist provider of mental health care.

The Opportunity:

We invite an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team, offering the chance to build and manage a private practice offering inpatient, 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
• Engage with peers and colleagues, you will join our network of expert psychiatrists who have already made the transition with confidence

What you'll be doing

• Assess and treat a diverse mix of inpatients.
• 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.

Candidate Profile:

• GMC registration with relevant specialist registration.
• Experience including at least 2 years operating within in a substantive role with the NHS and with treaing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
• A strong understanding of Clinical Governance and regulatory frameworks.
• Successful completion of a DBS (funded by Priory) and other regulatory required checks.

Why Partner with Priory?

• Be associated with a renowned brand.
• 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.
• Enjoy the flexibility to manage your time and commitment.
• 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.

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.

About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here. For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.