Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Acute Ward
Priory
Heald Green, CheadleView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£170,000
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you'll work with adult patients on an acute ward, diagnosing and treating mental health issues. You'll lead a team and make decisions about patient care. This role suits someone with experience in psychiatry and strong leadership skills. It's a challenging job that requires a calm and compassionate approach.
What you'll need
- You must be GMC registered and have experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist.
- You'll need to be able to lead a team and make decisions about patient care.
- You should have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- You'll work full-time, 37.5 hours a week, so you'll need to be flexible and able to work varied shifts.
- You'll need to be based in Heald Green, Cheadle, so you'll need to be able to commute or relocate.
How to boost your chances
- Consider gaining experience in a similar role or setting before applying.
- Make sure you're up to date with the latest psychiatric guidelines and research.
- Practice your leadership skills by taking on a leadership role in a volunteer or community project.
- Get familiar with the Priory Hospital Cheadle and its services to show your interest and enthusiasm.
- Check the GMC website for any specific requirements or updates for Consultant Psychiatrists.
Written by AI to help you understand this advert in plain English. It can get things wrong — always check the original advert before you apply.
Job description
Priory Hospital Cheadle on our Adult Acute Ward
£170,000
Priory Hospital Cheadle has an opportunity for a GMC registered Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team.
Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, Stockport is an inpatient mental health service for young people and adults. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes along Wilmslow Road and Cheadle Hulme and East Didsbury railway stations approximately 1–2 miles from the service.
What you'll be doing
In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.
- Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu. Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
- Supervising the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments of young people with other team members.
- Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of adults.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role - Psychiatry Applicants must hold MRCPsych (or an equivalent qualification), a CCT (or equivalent) and be included on the GMC Specialist Register, along with Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status. They must demonstrate clinical knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to the speciality, the ability to work within and lead a team, and a commitment to shared leadership, collaborative working, and service improvement. Candidates should also have evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us. Healthcare benefits
- Free on-site parking
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
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. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here .
For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here .
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.Apply for this job
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
Adzuna
First seen
11 August 2026
Last checked
18 October 2026
Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.
About the employer
private
This listing was structured from Adzuna. Vacancy details and the application process remain the responsibility of the original source.
Explore related