Priory Hospital Roehampton is looking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist (Visiting Consultant) to join our CAMHS service on a sessional basis. This is a self‑employed role, ideal for those new to private practice interested in the Priory structure, and those looking to expand their existing practice.
Priory Hospital Roehampton, a registered hospital in London, is a welcoming and highly respected rehab facility offering expert mental health and addiction treatment. We support people facing a wide range of mental health challenges, providing specialist care and currently looking for a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist.
What you’ll be doing
As a 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.
* Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu.
* Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983.
* Supervising the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments of young people with other team members.
* Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of adults.
What you’ll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. The consultant must hold and maintain registration with the GMC, including the relevant Specialist Register, and be able to provide evidence of registration to the Hospital Director or Group Medical Officer if requested. In terms of experience, the consultant should possess a CCST/CCT (or equivalent) in the relevant areas of Psychiatry and have experience working in inpatient settings with individuals experiencing significant mental health difficulties.
What we will give you in return
* Clinical freedom – You control your caseload, hours, and treatment plans.
* Team connection – Work independently, with full clinical governance and peer support.
* Steady patient flow – Referrals come via our national brand, GP networks, and online presence.
* Admin taken care of – We handle bookings, billing, and secretarial support.
* Established reputation – Be part of a brand trusted by patients, insurers, and clinicians for 30+ years.
* Quality facilities – Work from fully equipped, CQC‑registered hospitals and outpatient clinics.
* Flexible commitment – Choose your sessions and work around your lifestyle.
* Inpatient access if needed – Direct pathways into Priory services when required.
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications. In such cases, the vacancy may close early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
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, autistic adults, adults with learning disabilities, Prader‑Willi Syndrome, brain injuries, and older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.
Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan‑European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focussed on restoring quality of life through effective, evidence‑based, 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.
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.
For further information about the role, please email Donald Masi at DonaldMasi@priorygroup.com.
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