Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS

The Priory Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Priory Group is seeking a Private CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team and build a private outpatient practice for children and young people. You will benefit from immediate patient flow, Priory marketing support, and admin assistance, enabling you to focus on clinical care and governance.

Role involves outpatient assessment, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, governance activities, and expanding your practice within Priory's trusted network.

Qualifications

• GMC registration with relevant specialist registration.
• Experience in CAMHS psychiatry, including at least 2 years in a substantive NHS role.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance and regulatory frameworks.
• DBS check completed, funded by Ticehurst House.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat children and young people on an outpatient basis.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, therapists and psychologists.
• Engage in quality improvement and governance activities.
• Expand your private practice in line with The Priory's reputation.
• Network with professional colleagues and referral sources.
• Market yourself and your practice in conjunction with Priory and private insurers.
• Maintain professional development and meet revalidation requirements.

Skills

GMC registration

CAMHS psychiatry experience

NHS experience

DBS check completed

Job description

Description

Ticehurst House is seeking a Private CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist

The Opportunity:

We invite an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team, offering the chance to build and manage a private practice offering outpatient services for children and young people 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 doingRole Responsibilities

• Assess and treat children and young people on an outpatient basis
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of specialist Psychiatrists, therapists and psychologists.
• Engage in quality improvement and governance activities.
• Expand your practice in alignment with Ticehurst's 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.

What you'll bring to the roleCandidate Profile

• GMC registration with relevant specialist registration.
• Experience in CAMHS psychiatry, 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 Ticehurst House.

About Ticehurst House

Ticehurst House is a leading provider in mental health services. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care through our comprehensive and dedicated outpatient service, supported by our peaceful and private facility and a team committed to excellence.

Why Partner with Ticehurst?

• Be associated with a renowned brand in mental health.
• Utilize top-tier facilities and receive professional marketing support.
• Referral pathway into the Priory Roehampton private adolescent ward for day care, day hospital or inpatient services where needed
• Our established site is registered to receive patients from all major private medical insurance providers
• Provide your patients and their families 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.

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.

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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.