Consultant Psychiatrist (Sessional)

Consultant Psychiatrist (Sessional)

Department: Medical and Psychiatry

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Priory Hospital Ticehurst

Description Priory Hospital Ticehurstis looking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist (Visiting Consultant) to join the team. This is a Self employed role.

Set within 48 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens in a small village in East Sussex, Priory Ticehurst House is an idyllic location which allows us to provide a highly therapeutic environment, making us the perfect place for people staying with us to begin their recovery. We work collaboratively with the discharge teams to ensure a smooth transition back into existing community services, or to an individual's home, where possible.
Priory's acute services aim to allow more people to be treated closer to home and we support the NHS to repatriate out-of-area patients back to local areas.
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. Consultant Psychiatrist (Visiting Consultant), 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.

• Serve as Consultant and Responsible Clinician, leading patient care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Assess and manage complex cases, chair MDT/CPA meetings, and liaise with patients, families, and external stakeholders.
• Provide clinical leadership alongside the Ward Manager, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational standards.
• Contribute to governance and quality improvement through active participation in ward.
• Engage in academic activities including teaching, case presentations, audit, research, and ongoing professional development.
• You can find additional information in the attached job description.
• Engage in academic activities including teaching, case presentations, audit, research, and ongoing professional development.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role 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.

The successful candidate will be fully registered with the GMC and expected to provide evidence of their registration when required. You should have significant experience working within multidisciplinary teams and demonstrate strong leadership in coordinating care, discharge planning, and liaising with commissioners. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building trust with patients and colleagues. You must be confident working autonomously, have strong problem-solving abilities, and be able to apply evidence-based practice in a practical, patient-centred manner. Participation in a non-residential, second on-call rota is also required.

For more information about the role, you can email
What we will give you in return Priory is seeking skilled and compassionate individuals to join us on a sessional, self-employed basis. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work within a respected healthcare provider, delivering specialist mental health and wellbeing services. If you're committed to making a difference and want to work in a supportive, professional environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Our service offers,

• DBS paid for by Priory
• Free on-site parking or reduced parking rates
• Supplemented meals

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.