Department: Medical and Psychiatry
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Priory Wellbeing Centre - Harley Street
Harley Streetis looking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist – Outpatient Adult General Psychiatry (Visiting Consultant to join the team. The role of a Visiting Consultant offers you the opportunity to build a private outpatient practice in partnership with Priory, supported by our established clinical infrastructure, national marketing reach, and steady patient referral network. This is a self employed opportunity.
Located right in the heart of London’s prestigious medical district, Priory Wellbeing Centre Harley Street is one of the UK’s leading mental health clinics. We provide fast access to expert mental health support for a range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, stress, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), addictions and eating disorders. In addition, we offer private autism assessments for adults and children.
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
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.
Why Partner with Priory Harley Street ?
- Be associated with a renowned brand in eating disorder services.
- Utilize top-tier facilities and receive professional marketing support.
- Our established site is registered to receive patients from all major private medical insurance providers
- Provide your patients with high-quality therapeutic care.
- Enjoy the flexibility to manage your time and commitment.
- Have the opportunity to take part in social media marketing and educational content for a national audience.
- Work alongside esteemed consultant colleagues.
- Offer innovative, evidence-based treatments.
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).
Apply Today:
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Take the next step in your career with Priory, where your expertise will make a real difference.
Why Join Priory as a Private Practice Partner?
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
Our service offers,
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.
Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK.
We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible.
We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression anxiety, addictions and eating disorders, as well as children’s mental health, across our nationwide network of sites.
We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.
With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivalled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.
Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan-European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focussed on restoring quality of life through effective, evidenced and data-driven care.
