About this role
Job summary
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. As Consultant Psychiatrist , 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.
Main duties of the job
Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans alongside the multidisciplinary team.Lead ward rounds, MDT meetings, and oversee complex clinical cases, including risk management.Support patients and families with treatment planning, relapse prevention, and recovery.Provide supervision to junior staff and contribute to service quality, CQC compliance, and improvement initiatives.Collaborate with site leadership to enhance service delivery and patient experience.
About us
Priory is the UKs 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 childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
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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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital Roehampton is looking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the team in our Adolescent Inpatient Eating Disorder ward. This is a part time 15 hours per week (2 days) role.
Priory Hospital Roehampton is renowned for delivering exceptional care and treatment across various mental health issues, including eating disorders. Our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to providing personalised treatment programs within a tranquil environment set in beautifully landscaped gardens.
Person Specification
Requirements Essential
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 must be a fully registered medical practitioner with the General Medical Council (GMC), hold a licence to practise, and be on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status are also essential. The role requires experience managing complex cases of eating disorders in an inpatient adolescent setting, along with strong clinical leadership, risk management expertise, and a collaborative approach to working within a multidisciplinary team. For more information about the role, you can email [email protected]
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Priory Healthcare
Address Priory Lane
Roehampton
Greater London
SW15 5JJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)