Role Description

Priory Hospital Roehampton is looking to recruit an independent Consultant Psychiatrist (Visiting Consultant) to work in partnership with their team. This is a self employed role, ideal for candidates either new to Private and Independent Practice or for those looking to widen the scope of their existing Private Practice.

Priory Hospital Roehampton, is a welcoming and highly respected rehab facility, offering expert mental health and addiction treatment. We support people facing a wide range of mental health challenges, providing specialist care and currently looking for a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist.

Key Responsibilities

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. As a Consultant Psychiatrist, 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 patients.

Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu.

Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).

Supervising the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments of young people with other team members.

Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of adults.

Requirements

This post requires a good team player who is keen to contribute to a multidisciplinary approach to assessment, formulation, and management plans. The consultant must hold and maintain registration with the GMC, including the relevant Specialist Register, and be able to provide evidence of registration to the Hospital Director or Group Medical Officer if requested. In terms of experience, the consultant should possess a CCST/CCT (or equivalent) in the relevant areas of Psychiatry and have experience working in inpatient settings with individuals experiencing significant mental health difficulties.

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.

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