General and CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist (Visiting Consultant)
Department: Medical and Psychiatry
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Priory Wellbeing Centre - Southampton
Compensation: £0.00 / hour
Southampton Wellbeing Centre is looking to recruit a General and CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist (Visiting Consultant) to join the team. We have 10 private‐1:1 rooms for therapy and consultant appointments. This is a self‑employed role.
This role includes treatment for a range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, eating disorders and post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We also offer a dedicated child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS), to support young people. We can offer private autism assessments for adults and children.
The Opportunity: At Priory, we offer a supported pathway into private practice—giving you the freedom of self‑employment with the backing of the UK’s leading mental healthcare provider.
- Immediate patient flow – no need to build a caseload from scratch
- Marketing & brand recognition – attract patients through The Priory’s trusted name
- Operational & admin support – focus on patient care, not paperwork
- Flexible working – set your own hours while growing your practice
- Regulatory compliance & CQC registration – we handle background checks and ensure your practice meets all regulatory requirements
- Join a network of expert psychiatrists who have already made the transition with confidence
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.
- Assess and treat a diverse mix of inpatient and outpatient populations
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of therapists, nurses, healthcare assistants and dietitians
- Engage in quality improvement and governance activities
- Expand your practice in alignment with the site’s prestigious reputation
- Network with professional colleagues and referral sources
- Market yourself and your practice in conjunction with Priory, registering with private medical insurers and providing information for our website
- Maintain professional development and meet revalidation requirements
What you'll bring to the role
- GMC registration with relevant specialist registration
- Experience in eating disorders, including at least 2 years operating within a substantive role with the NHS
- A strong understanding of clinical governance and regulatory frameworks
- Successful completion of a DBS (funded by Priory) and other regulatory required checks
Benefits
- Be associated with a renowned brand in eating disorder service
- Utilise top‑tier facilities and receive professional marketing support
- Our established site is registered to receive patients from all major private medical insurance providers
- Provide patients with high‑quality therapeutic care
- Enjoy the flexibility to manage your time and commitment
- Take part in social media marketing and educational content for a national audience
- Work alongside esteemed consultant colleagues
- Offer innovative, evidence‑based treatments
