Priory Wellbeing Centre Canterbury
Seeking a Private Consultant Psychiatrist

We invite an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team, offering the chance to build and manage an Outpatient Adult General Psychiatry private practice. Priory Wellbeing Centre Canterbury is conveniently situated right in the heart of Canterbury’s city centre, offering easy access to all. Our expert team can deliver established outpatient treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, stress, bereavement, addictions and eating disorders. We provide high quality support to adults, adolescents, children and couples, offering rapid access to effective treatment.

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

This is a sessional / self-employed Private Practice partnering opportunity

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 outpatient population. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of therapists, nurses, healthcare assistants and Dietician. Engage in quality improvement and governance activities. Expand your practice in alignment with (site) 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.

Requirements

• GMC registration with relevant specialist registration.
• Experience in eating disorders including at least 2 years operating within in a comparable substantive role
• A strong understanding of Clinical Governance and regulatory frameworks.
• Successful completion of a DBS (funded by Priory) and other regulatory required checks.

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