Priory Wellbeing Centre Canterbury
Seeking a Private Consultant Psychiatrist
We invite an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team, offering the chance to build and manage an Outpatient CAMHS General Psychiatry private practice to support our CAMHS structure.
Priory Wellbeing Centre Canterbury is conveniently situated in the heart of Canterbury’s city centre, providing easy access and an expert team delivering established outpatient treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, stress, bereavement, addictions and eating disorders. We provide high quality support to adults, adolescents, children and couples, offering rapid access to effective treatment to get you or your loved ones back on track.
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
This is a sessional / self-employed Private Practice partnering opportunity.
What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team 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.
* 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’s 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.
What you'll bring to the role
* GMC registration with relevant specialist registration.
* Experience in eating disorders including at least 2 years operating within a comparable substantive role.
* A strong understanding of clinical governance and regulatory frameworks.
* Successful completion of a DBS (funded by Priory) and other regulatory required checks.
For more information about the role, you can email InezWhitelock@priorygroup.com.
Why Partner with Priory?
* Be associated with a renowned brand in eating disorder service
* Utilise 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.
Apply Today
For more information about this exciting opportunity and to become a part of our team, please visit:
About Us - Priory Group
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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.
Take the next step in your career with Priory where your expertise will make a real difference.
About Priory
Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK. We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, children’s mental health, and support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader‑Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.
With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivaled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.
Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan‑European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focused on restoring quality of life through effective, evidence- and data-driven care.
Priory is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, read more here.
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.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. Should we require assistance, we will reach out directly to our PSL.
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