Consultant Psychiatrist (Visiting Consultant)
Reference
PRI101306
Location
Priory Hospital Bristol, Heath House Lane, Stapleton, BS16 1EQ
Priory Group Division
Healthcare
Salary
Competitive
Hours
Sessional
Vacancy Type
Sessional
Job Advert Role Description
Priory Hospital Bristol is an elegant 18th century country residence set in beautiful parkland close to the centre of Bristol, less than 5 minutes away from the M32 leading directly onto the M4/M5 motorway. Bristol is part of the Healthcare Division of Priory Group it has 77 beds over seven wards varying from Eating Disorders, Acute Mental Health, Adult Psychiatric Intensive Care, Acquired Brain Injury, Huntingdon’s and Dementia.
The Opportunity:
We invite an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team, offering the chance to build and manage a private practice offering inpatient, outpatient 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.
1. Immediate patient flow – No need to build a caseload from scratch
2. Marketing & brand recognition – Attract patients through The Priory’s trusted name
3. Operational & admin support – Focus on patient care, not paperwork
4. Flexible working – Set your own hours while growing your practice
5. Regulatory compliance & CQC registration – We handle background checks and ensure your Practice meets all regulatory requirements
6. Join a network of expert psychiatrists who have already made the transition with confidence
Role Responsibilities:
- Assess and treat a diverse mix of inpatient and outpatient population.
- 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 (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.
Why Partner with (site)?
- Be associated with a renowned brand in eating disorder services.
- 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.
Candidate Profile:
- GMC registration with relevant specialist registration.
- Experience in eating disorders including at least 2 years operating within in a substantive role with the NHS.
- A strong understanding of Clinical Governance and regulatory frameworks.
- Successful completion of a DBS check (funded by Priory).
Apply Today:
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About us
As one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development. Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.
As part of our wider infection control efforts, and to meet our commissioner and customer requirements, we continue to record vaccination status for all colleagues and we therefore request that you disclose this information as part of your Pre-Employment checks. Your vaccination status will not affect any offer of employment and will be held in line with GDPR requirements. We thank you for your understanding.
Disclosure
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.