Visiting Consultant

Private Practice - Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist

Department: Medical and Psychiatry

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Priory Hospital North London

Description

Priory North London Seeking a Private Consultant Psychiatrist- Inpatient Services

Priory North London Hospital is 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 Private Practice, or an individual looking to expand their current Practice.

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

What you'll be doing

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 the (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.

Candidate Profile:

• GMC registration with relevant specialist registration.
• Experience including at least 2 years operating within a substantive role with the NHS and with treating 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.

Why Partner with Priory?

• 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.