Full job descriptionPrivate Consultant PsychiatristPriory Hospital Barnt Green is seeking a Private Consultant Psychiatrist. We are looking for someone who has experience in any or all of the below:
*Addictions
*Admitting
*CAMHS
This is a sessional/self-employed private practice partnering opportunity, and a chance to build and manage a private practice at our hospital. This role is integral to maintaining our high standards of care and providing expert guidance to our dedicated staff.
What You’ll Be DoingAt 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
At Priory Hospital Barnt Green, our team of highly qualified psychiatrists and therapists are dedicated to providing exceptional care and personalised treatment plans for a range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.
What You’ll Bring To The Role*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.
*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 We Will Give You In Return*GMC registration with relevant specialist registration
*Experience including at least 2 years operating within a substantive role with the NHS, not via agency locum
*A strong understanding of Clinical Governance and regulatory frameworks
*Successful completion of a DBS (funded by Priory) and other regulatory required checks
About PrioryPriory 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.