Full job descriptionConsultant Psychiatrist (Visiting Consultant)Priory Hospital Chelmsford is looking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist (Visiting Consultant). Chelmer Ward and The Lodge are private general psychiatry and addiction treatment facilities. We offer support to people in crisis with mental health issues, such as psychosis, mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety and trauma. The ward has a multidisciplinary team consisting of experienced consultant psychiatrists, specialty doctors, mental health nurses and therapists, who provide person-centred care, in collaboration with the patient, to allow them to maximise their recovery journey.
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, 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.
*Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu.
*Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
*Supervising the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments of young people with other team members.
*Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of adults.
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. This post requires a good team player who is keen to contribute to a multidisciplinary approach to assessment, formulation, and management plans. The consultant must hold and maintain registration with the GMC, including the relevant Specialist Register, and be able to provide evidence of registration to the Hospital Director or Group Medical Officer if requested. In terms of experience, the consultant should possess a CCST/CCT (or equivalent) in the relevant areas of Psychiatry and have experience working in inpatient settings with individuals experiencing significant mental health difficulties.
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
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.