Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist - Private Inpatient

Priory Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Hospital Chelmsford is recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist (Visiting Consultant) for a self-employed role. You will join a private general psychiatry and addiction treatment facility, contributing to patient assessment, care planning, and clinical decision-making within a multidisciplinary team.

You will be responsible for multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, and acting as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act (1983).

Qualifications

• Hold and maintain GMC registration and Specialist Register as required.
• CCST/CCT (or equivalent) in Psychiatry must be held.
• Experience working in inpatient settings with significant mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Take clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds and risk reviews.
• Assist in assessment and development of individual patient care plans; implement treatments.
• Fulfil the role of Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
• Supervise referrals and admissions; contribute to preadmission assessments.
• Provide psychiatric input to the multidisciplinary team for formulation and treatment.

Skills

GMC registration

Inpatient experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

CCST/CCT in Psychiatry

Job description

Priory Hospital Chelmsford is recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist (Visiting Consultant) for a self-employed role. You will join a private general psychiatry and addiction treatment facility, contributing to patient assessment, care planning, and clinical decision-making within a multidisciplinary team.

You will be responsible for multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, and acting as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act (1983).