Overview
Priory Hospital Chelmsford is looking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist (Visiting Consultant). This is a self employed role. Location: Priory Hospital Chelmsford. Department: Medical and Psychiatry. Employment Type: Contract. Application Deadline: 30 September 2025.
Chelmer Ward and The Lodge are private general psychiatry and addiction treatment facilities offering support to people in crisis with mental health issues, such as psychosis, mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety and trauma. The ward has a multidisciplinary team of experienced consultant psychiatrists, specialty doctors, mental health nurses and therapists who provide person-centred care in collaboration with the patient to maximise recovery.
What you’ll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team committed to patients’ wellbeing. You will use a personalised approach and proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a key role in patients’ recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, and undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.
* Take clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu.
* Fulfill the role of Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
* Supervise the process of referral and admission, including contributing to preadmission assessments of young people with other team members.
* Provide a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of adults.
What you’ll bring to the role
We value resilience and empathy. You should be a good team player who contributes to a multidisciplinary approach to assessment, formulation, and management plans. The consultant must hold and maintain GMC registration, including the relevant Specialist Register, and be able to provide evidence of registration when requested. Experience should include a CCST/CCT (or equivalent) in relevant areas of Psychiatry and experience working in inpatient settings with individuals experiencing significant mental health difficulties.
For more information about the role, you can email Apply.
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. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.
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