Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist - CAHMS

Priory; London Borough of Bromley; Presencial; GBP 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Clinical freedom

Team support

Steady referrals

Admin support

Established reputation

Quality facilities

Flexible schedule

Inpatient access

Descripción de la vacante

Priory Hospital Hayes Grove in Bromley is seeking a Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist to join the CAMHS team on a self-employed basis. The role centers on expert assessment and tailored care plans for young people and adults within our mental health and addiction services.

You will lead multidisciplinary ward rounds, contribute to risk and clinical governance reviews, and act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983.

Formación

• GMC registration in good standing.
• CCST/CCT or equivalent in psychiatry.
• Inpatient psychiatry experience required.
• Experience with CAMHS and adult services beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Lead multidisciplinary ward rounds and risk reviews.
• Develop and implement patient care plans.
• Act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Oversee referral and admission processes for young people.

Conocimientos

GMC registration

CCST/CCT or equivalent

Inpatient psychiatry experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Educación

CCST/CCT or equivalent in psychiatry

Descripción del empleo

Priory Hospital Hayes Grove is looking to recruit a Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist to join the CAMHS team. This role is self-employed.

Priory Hospital Hayes Grove is one of the UK’s leading mental health and addiction rehab hospitals. We provide world-class residential treatment for a range of mental health conditions, including treatment for depression, as well as drug and alcohol addiction treatment. We also provide outpatient treatment for young people, as well as private CAMHS assessment options and private autism assessments for adults.

What you'll be doing

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 Visiting Consultant,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.

• Take clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu.
• Fulfil the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
• Supervise the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments of young people with other team members.
• Offer a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of adults.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

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. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team on assessment, formulation, and management plans. You’ll hold and maintain GMC registration, including the relevant Specialist Register. You’ll have a CCST, CCT, or equivalent in your psychiatry specialty and experience working in inpatient settings with people facing significant mental health challenges.

For more information about the role, you can email [e-mail]

What we will give you in return

• Clinical freedom – You control your caseload, hours, and treatment plans
• Team connection – Work independently, with full clinical governance and peer support
• Steady patient flow – Referrals come via our national brand, GP networks, and online presence
• Admin taken care of – We handle bookings, billing, and secretarial support
• Established reputation – Be part of a brand trusted by patients, insurers, and clinicians for 30+ years
• Quality facilities – Work from fully equipped, CQC-registered hospitals and outpatient clinics
• Flexible commitment – Choose your sessions and work around your lifestyle
• Inpatient access if needed – Direct pathways into Priory services when required

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.

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.