Consultant Psychiatrist
Application Deadline: 11 September 2025
Department: Medical and Psychiatry
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Priory Hospital Glasgow
Compensation: £92,500 / year
Description Priory Hospital Glasgow is looking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the team in our inpatient based in Southside of Glasgow is a 35-bedded service spread across 3 wards. This vacancy is to work on Coll and Barra, our 14 and 9-bedded wards offering inpatient services for severe and enduring eating disorders. This is a part-time role of 18.75 hours. We also have a £15,000 (pro rata) on call-call supplement.
Our patient-centred treatment programmes are based on the very latest thinking in mental health, and are delivered by expert psychologists, psychiatrists, and other highly qualified mental health professionals. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering the finest mental health care available. We strive to improve the lives of every individual who seeks support with us.
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. 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
* Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu.
* As Responsible Medical Officer (RMO) for patients detained under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
* Supervising the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments of adults with other team members.
* Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of adults.
* Contributing to management meetings and clinical governance meetings for the services provided at the hospital, and contributing to the development of service strategy
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 role involves clinical responsibility for patients through ward rounds, risk and strategic reviews, and developing a therapeutic milieu. The post holder will act as Responsible as Responsible Medical Officer (RMO) for patients detained under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 to, oversee referrals and admissions, and contribute to pre-admission assessments. They will provide psychiatric input to the multidisciplinary team on assessment, formulation, and treatment, while also supporting management, clinical governance, and service strategy. The consultant must hold a CCST/CCT (or equivalent) in Psychiatry with experience in inpatient settings supporting individuals with significant mental health difficulties.
For more information about the role, you can email. Form informal discussion, please feel free to contact Dr Pradeep Pasupuleti, Medical Director. Email: or Phone/WhatsApp on
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.
* Free on-site parking
* Supplemented meals
* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
* 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. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.