Overview
Priory Wellbeing Centre Birmingham is looking to recruit a Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist to join the team. We offer general adult outpatient treatment for conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress, addictions and eating disorders. There is also a private service for children and young people (CAMHS), as well as autism assessments for both adults and children.
This is a self-employed opportunity to partner with Priory as an independent Consultant, fully supported through the Priory approach and suitable both for those new to independent private practice, and for those that may be looking to expand their existing private client base.
Priory Wellbeing Centre Birmingham is right in the heart of the city centre, making it easy to access expert support for a range of mental health conditions. We offer outpatient treatment for conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress, addictions and eating disorders. Alongside one-to-one therapy, we also run a number of supportive group programmes designed to help with specific challenges.
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. As a Visiting Consultant, 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.
* 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.
* 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.
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 Petrine Campbell at priorygroup dot com.
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, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
About Priory
Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 13,000 colleagues and a network of 280 services, we support over 26,000 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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