Pay Up to £170,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Full time
Contract: Bank
Role: Other Qualified Professional
Posted: 5 Jun 2025
Closes: 5 Jul 2025
Job Description
Consultant Psychiatrist
Reference: PRI101256
Location: Burston House, Rectory Road, Burston, IP22 5TU
Priory Group Division: Healthcare
Salary: Up to £170,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: 37.5
Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time
Role Description
Burston House is located in South Norfolk, near the Suffolk border, within the scenic Waveney Valley. The hospital offers specialized care for patients with learning disabilities, mental health needs, behaviors that challenge, or offending behaviors. Facilities include low secure beds and a newly opened locked rehabilitation service.
You will be part of an experienced and dedicated multidisciplinary team (MDT), committed to providing excellent clinical care for this vulnerable patient group. Burston House is highly regarded by external stakeholders for its patient-centered approach and dedication to care. Your role as a responsible clinician will be supported by the onsite senior management team, allowing you to deliver high standards of clinical care. Administrative support is provided, and flexible or remote working options may be available.
Eligibility
* Hold a CCT or CESR
* Have approved clinician status
* Experience in psychiatry of learning disability
Key Attributes
* Show respect and compassion towards patients, families, and colleagues
* Possess leadership qualities to inspire the MDT and foster a positive service culture
* Be aware of restrictive practices and capable of taking positive risks within a supportive team environment
* Support patients in their recovery and help them reach their full potential
* Participation in a 2nd on-call rota (non-residential, low contact rate)
Why Norfolk
Norfolk boasts over 90 miles of unspoiled coastline, the Broads National Park, and abundant countryside. Norwich, a UNESCO City of Literature, is considered one of the best places to live in the UK, with affordable property, low crime, and excellent schools. London is accessible via a direct train from Diss in less than 90 minutes. Many residents enjoy a relaxed lifestyle in this beautiful, safe, and unspoiled area.
About Priory Healthcare
As a leading UK provider of behavioral care and support services, Priory offers challenging and rewarding careers with strong developmental support. Our network includes hospitals, residential care homes, and supported living services, making a significant difference in people's lives. We promote vaccination as a key COVID-19 defense, and vaccination status disclosure is part of the application process, in line with GDPR. Your vaccination status will not impact your employment offer.
Benefits
Competitive salary, CPD opportunities, generous annual leave, birthday leave, pension scheme, private health insurance, and inclusion in the company group medical indemnity scheme.
Disclosure
All roles require a successful DBS, Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland check. Priory will cover the DBS cost. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Closing Date
07/07/2025
Note: This job posting is active and not expired.
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