Overview
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. 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 Clients.
Responsibilities
* Taking overall clinical responsibility for a defined caseload, including leading multidisciplinary ward rounds, complex risk reviews, Care Programme Approach (CPA) meetings, and contributing to the development and maintenance of a safe, psychologically informed therapeutic milieu.
* Acting as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983, ensuring statutory compliance, high-quality clinical decision-making, and clear communication with patients, families, and external agencies.
* Leading on specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based intervention for individuals with complex mental health needs, and providing expert consultation and guidance to the multidisciplinary team.
* Supervising referral, admission, and discharge pathways, including undertaking or contributing to pre-admission assessments and ensuring robust risk management, safeguarding, and continuity of care planning.
* Providing clinical leadership within the service through supervision, teaching, reflective practice, service development, audit, and research, while ensuring adherence to professional standards set by the Health and Care Professions Council and the British Psychological Society.
About us
Priory is the UKs 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 childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli 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.
Details
Date posted: 13 March 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £60,000 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 458046
Job locations: Warwick Road, Melton Mowbray, England, LE13 0RD
Melton Mowbray
England
LE13 0RD
Job responsibilities
Priory is looking for a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team at a brand-new, nurse-led residential service in Melton Mowbray supporting individuals with complex mental health needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering a pioneering service. This is a part-time/ 20 Hour role.
Priory is looking for a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team at a brand-new, nurse-led residential service in Melton Mowbray supporting individuals with complex mental health needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering a pioneering service. This is a part-time/ 20 Hour role.
Person Specification
Requirements
* The successful candidate will hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent in Psychiatry, and be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a license to practice in the UK. They must have substantial experience managing complex mental health conditions in NHS or equivalent settings, demonstrating clinical excellence and strong leadership within multidisciplinary teams. The candidate should have a sound knowledge of NHS standards, guidelines (e.g., NICE), and legislation relevant to mental health practice in the UK, including the Mental Health Act. Proven skills in psychopharmacology, risk assessment, and evidence-based treatment approaches are essential. Excellent communication, teamworking, and stakeholder engagement abilities are required, along with experience contributing to clinical audits, service development, and training.
* For more information about the role, you can email Andreadavis@priorygroup.com
Disclosure and UK Registration
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: Priory Healthcare
Address: Warwick Road, Melton Mowbray, England, LE13 0RD
Melton Mowbray
England
LE13 0RD
Employer's website: https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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