Full job descriptionConsultant Psychiatrist Opportunities with PrioryAre you a Consultant Psychiatrist considering starting or growing your private practice? Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental healthcare, with over 270 hospitals and wellbeing centres across the country. We are seeking visiting consultants to join us as private practice partners and benefit from our brand, infrastructure, and established patient demand.
Whether you’re already in private practice or considering your first steps, becoming a visiting consultant with Priory offers more than just sessions — it’s a lifestyle shift. You’ll run your own practice under a trusted brand, retain full clinical independence, and benefit from national patient flow, admin support, and CQC-registered facilities.
Why Partner with Priory?*Build your own practice in partnership with an internationally renowned brand
*Enjoy the flexibility and clinical control of a self-employed role
*Utilise top-tier facilities, operational and admin support
*Receive immediate patient inflow
*Attract patients from private medical insurers such as AXA, BUPA, Vitality and other major providers
*Join a network of expert psychiatrists and esteemed consultant colleagues
Click here to find out more and register interest or apply with a CV and we will contact you.
Department: Medical and Psychiatry
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Nationwide
Workplace type: Onsite
Specialisms in DemandWe have opportunities across the UK and want to hear from you! We welcome applications from the following subspecialties:
*Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS)
*Eating Disorders (Adult and CAMHS)
*General Adult Psychiatry
*Addiction Psychiatry
One of the many benefits of partnering with Priory is that you will not practice in isolation. 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; we seek to attract partners who match our approach and values.
What You’ll Bring to the RoleOur 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.
Minimum 2 years experience within your specialism at Consultant level Previous experience in Private Practice not required
For more information about the role, you can email
What We Will Give You in Return*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
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early as required, early applications and contact is therefore encouraged.
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.