Consultant Psychiatrist

Priory Hospital Roehampton in London is one of the country’s leading rehab facilities for mental health conditions and addictions.

We offer evidence-based treatment programmes, delivered by our dedicated team who are committed to providing expert treatment for your challenges, supporting you to get back on track.

Variety of addictions

Mental health conditions

Autism diagnosis and support for children

Specialist day care and inpatient young people's unit

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.

Provide expert psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients experiencing a range of complex mental health conditions, ensuring high standards of clinical care.

Lead on the development, implementation and review of individualised treatment and care plans, ensuring they meet patients' clinical needs and promote recovery.

Provide clinical leadership and guidance to the multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively with psychologists, nurses, therapists and other healthcare professionals.

Undertake regular ward rounds, clinical reviews and risk assessments, monitoring patient progress and making appropriate decisions regarding treatment, medication and discharge planning.

Ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding requirements and relevant clinical governance standards, maintaining accurate clinical records and promoting patient safety.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

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.

The following experience would be beneficial

Previous experience working within an independent mental health hospital or private healthcare setting would be advantageous. Experience managing patients with complex mental health presentations, including mood disorders, psychosis, personality disorders and treatment-resistant conditions, would be beneficial. Candidates with experience providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team, developing and improving clinical services, and supporting junior doctors and other healthcare professionals would be particularly desirable. Experience working with the Mental Health Act, undertaking complex risk assessments and contributing to clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives would also be an advantage.

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.

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.