Consultant psychiatrist adult

Consultant Psychiatrist Adult

Department: Medical and Psychiatry

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Roehampton

Compensation: £180,000 / year

Description

Priory Roehampton is looking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the team on our adult ward. This is a full‑time 37.5 hour role.

At Priory Hospital Roehampton, we deliver expert mental health treatment to everyone who seeks support. We help to alleviate symptoms, tackle underlying causes and triggers for mental health problems, and improve wellbeing.

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. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with 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.

• Provide senior medical leadership and psychiatric care for adult inpatients, delivering high‑quality assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and risk management.
• Lead and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support recovery‑focused care and positive patient outcomes.
• Conduct ward rounds, psychiatric reviews, Mental Health Act responsibilities, and contribute to clinical governance and service development.
• Supervise and support junior medical staff and contribute to teaching, training and professional development activities.
• Ensure care is delivered in line with evidence‑based practice, regulatory standards, and organisational policies while maintaining excellent clinical documentation and communication.

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.

Candidates should hold a recognised medical qualification and specialist certification in Psychiatry, with full professional registration and licensure to practice. Applicants should have substantial clinical experience in diagnosing, treating, and managing a broad range of mental health conditions across diverse patient populations. Previous experience working as a Consultant Psychiatrist or in a senior psychiatric role is essential, with demonstrated expertise in risk assessment, treatment planning, psychopharmacology, and multidisciplinary team collaboration. Strong communication, leadership and decision‑making skills are required, alongside the ability to provide compassionate, patient‑centred care while maintaining high clinical and ethical standards. Experience in supervising junior medical staff, contributing to service development, and participating in clinical governance, research or teaching activities would be advantageous.

For more information about the role, you can email andreadavis@priorygroup.com.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on‑site parking
• Birthday Holiday – your birthday as an extra day of annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym membership, IT technology (laptops, tablets, smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.