Job summary
We invite you to be part of ourConsultant Psychiatrist team, where your leadership will drive the mental health care provision in Eating disorders.
Main duties of the job
You will also be part of theon-call rota, which includes providing emergency mental health assessments and treatment when required. Theon-call frequency will be explained ahead of interview, ensuring you balance clinical duties with professional development.
About us
At Priory Group, we are dedicated to transforming lives by providing high-quality, patient-centred mental health care. We are now seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our exceptional team. Our expertise lies invarious service lines - Acute Care, PICU, R&R, Eating Disorders, Addictions, Personality Disorders, Forensic Psychiatry, Intellectual Disabilities, Neurodevelopmental disorders, Acquired Brain Injury, CAMHS and Private. We offer a stimulating environment where you can lead innovative care, work with diverse patient populations, and make a lasting impact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering patient care while also contributing to team leadership and service development. You will be responsible for:
- Performing comprehensive assessments and developing treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Leadingward rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings, and care reviews.
- Overseeing clinical management of complex cases, particularly those involving risk or challenging behaviour.
- Supporting patients and families through treatment decisions, relapse prevention, and recovery pathways.
- Providing mentorship, supervision, and support to junior medical staff and other healthcare professionals.
- Driving quality improvement initiatives and maintaining compliance withCQC regulationsand national standards.
- Collaborating with site leadership to ensure efficient service delivery and patient satisfaction.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering patient care while also contributing to team leadership and service development. You will be responsible for:
- Performing comprehensive assessments and developing treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Leadingward rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings, and care reviews.
- Overseeing clinical management of complex cases, particularly those involving risk or challenging behaviour.
- Supporting patients and families through treatment decisions, relapse prevention, and recovery pathways.
- Providing mentorship, supervision, and support to junior medical staff and other healthcare professionals.
- Driving quality improvement initiatives and maintaining compliance withCQC regulationsand national standards.
- Collaborating with site leadership to ensure efficient service delivery and patient satisfaction.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Experience/Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- - Full GMC registration with specialist registration in child and adolescent
- - Extensive experience in Eating Disorders.
- - Strong knowledge of Clinical Governance and adherence to regulatory frameworks.
- - Successful completion of an enhanced DBS check, provided by The Priory Hospital Roehampton
Person Specification
Knowledge/Experience/Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- - Full GMC registration with specialist registration in child and adolescent
- - Extensive experience in Eating Disorders.
- - Strong knowledge of Clinical Governance and adherence to regulatory frameworks.
- - Successful completion of an enhanced DBS check, provided by The Priory Hospital Roehampton
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
