Department: Medical and Psychiatry
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Priory Hospital North London
Priory North London Seeking a Private Consultant Psychiatrist- Inpatient Services
Priory North London Hospitalis looking to recruit a Visiting Consultant to join the team. This is a self employed sessional role, suitable for a candidate taking their first supported step into autonomous, self employed Private Practice, or an individual looking to expand their current Practice to include Priory Inpatients.
We are one of the UK’s leading centres for the treatment of a range of mental health difficulties, including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Since North London first opened its doors in 1986, we have worked tirelessly to establish our excellent reputation as a specialist provider of mental health care.
The Opportunity:
We invite an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team, offering the chance to build and manage a private practice offering inpatient, and Day Care services at our site. 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· Engage with peers and colleagues, you will join our network of expert psychiatrists who have already made the transition with confidence
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.
- Assess and treat a diverse mix of inpatients.
- 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.
- GMC registration with relevant specialist registration.
- Experience including at least 2 years operating within in a substantive role with the NHS and with treaing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
- A strong understanding of Clinical Governance and regulatory frameworks.
- Successful completion of a DBS (funded by Priory) and other regulatory required checks.
- Be associated with a renowned brand.
- 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.
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.
