Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist - Eating Disorder

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Self-employment opportunity

Brand recognition

Marketing support

Job summary

Priory Hayes Grove is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for Eating Disorders in a self-employed capacity. You will join a team delivering inpatient, day care and outpatient services with private CAMHS options. The post offers flexible sessional working and immediate patient flow through Priory's established network.

You will work within a teaching hospital framework and contribute to governance, with support for private practice growth, marketing, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• GMC registration with specialist registration and license to practice in the UK.
• Experience in eating disorders including at least 2 years in a substantive NHS role.

Responsibilities

• 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 Priory'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.

Education

GMC registration with relevant specialist registration

Job description

Priory Hayes Grove is looking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist for Eating Disorders to partner with their team. This is a n opportunity to work with Priory in a self-employed capacity, as such the role provides flexible sessional working arrangements.
The post holder will contribute to a comprehensive eating disorder service for adults, with inpatient, day care and outpatient support available. In addition, we provide outpatient treatment for young people as well as private CAMHS assessments options.

As well as operating as a mental health, addiction and eating disorder treatment hospital, Hayes Grove is also a formal teaching hospital. We are affiliated with a number of universities, including Canterbury Christ Church University, King’s College London and Goldsmith’s, University of London. Our status as a teaching hospital places us at the forefront of the latest research, meaning that our treatment programmes are informed by the very latest developments in the industry.

The Opportunity:

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

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 Consultant Psychiatrist for Eating Disorders, 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.

Role Responsibilities:

• 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.

For more information or any questions, please contact:

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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.

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).

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

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.

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.