Woodbourne – Seeking a Private Consultant Psychiatrist
Priory Hospital Woodbourne, located in a peaceful and picturesque suburb of South West Birmingham, is a specialised addiction rehab centre, providing expert treatment for a range of addictions, including alcohol, drugs and support for behavioural addictions.
Our specialist addiction facility, The Manor Ward, is where our team deliver exceptional levels of treatment and care to our patients. We pride ourselves on placing you at the heart of your recovery journey, helping you to achieve the best possible outcomes. All treatment is tailored to your individual needs and structured within National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines
The Opportunity:
We invite an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team on an independent basis, 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.
* Immediate patient flow – No need to build a caseload from scratch
* Marketing & brand recognition – Attract patients through The Priory’s trusted name
* Operational & admin support – Focus on patient care, not paperwork
* Flexible working – Set your own hours while growing your practice
* Regulatory compliance & CQC registration – We handle background checks and ensure your Practice meets all regulatory requirements
* Join a network of expert psychiatrists who have already made the transition with confidence
What you'll be doing
* 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 the 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.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
* 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).
Why Partner with Woodbourne?
* Enjoy the flexibility to manage your time and commitment.
* 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.
* 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.
Apply Today:
For more information about this exciting opportunity and to become a part of our team, please visit: Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult - Priory Hospital Woodbourne | Priory Careers
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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.
About Priory
Priory 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.
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.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.
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