Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult
15 days ago
Wadhurst
Description\n Priory Hospital Ticehurst House \n Are you an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist eager to establish or expand a thriving private practice within a highly respected mental health hospital? Look no further! Priory Hospital Ticehurst House is on the hunt for a passionate and patient-centered Consultant Psychiatrist to join our dynamic adult inpatient and outpatient services. \n This is your chance to become part of a genuinely supportive and collaborative team where clinical excellence, multidisciplinary teamwork, and professional respect are at the core of everything we do. We are particularly interested in consultants who can commit to at least three days per week, allowing you to build a successful and sustainable practice while becoming an integral member of our clinical community. What You’ll Be Doing\n\n • Assess and manage private adult inpatients and outpatients.\n, • Deliver high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care.\n, • Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.\n, • Participate in governance and quality improvement initiatives.\n, • Develop strong relationships with referrers.\n, • Maintain appraisal and GMC revalidation requirements.\nWhat You’ll Bring to the Role\n\n, • An established reputation for clinical excellence in independent mental healthcare.\n, • A friendly, approachable, and highly supportive consultant body.\n, • Excellent collaboration with experienced therapists, psychologists, and nursing teams.\n, • Immediate access to an existing referral stream and opportunities to grow your private practice.\n, • Modern inpatient facilities alongside comprehensive outpatient services.\n, • The chance to shape and influence service development.\n, • A culture that values professionalism, mutual respect, and outstanding patient care.\n, • Immediate patient flow.\n, • Established relationships with major private medical insurers.\n, • National brand recognition and marketing support.\n, • Comprehensive administrative and operational support.\n, • Assistance with regulatory compliance and governance.\n, • Flexibility to shape your own practice.\n, • Educational and networking opportunities.\nWhat We Will Give You in Return\n\n, • GMC Specialist Registration in preferably General Adult Psychiatry.\n, • Substantive NHS Consultant experience (typically at least two years).\n, • Excellent communication and leadership skills.\n, • A commitment to multidisciplinary working.\n, • A patient-centered approach.\n, • Availability ideally for three or more days per week.\n\n Many of our consultants share that what sets Ticehurst House apart is the quality of the people they work alongside. Our consultants thrive within a highly supportive and approachable consultant body, complemented by experienced psychologists, therapists, nurses, and operational colleagues. This collaborative culture allows clinicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care while developing a successful and rewarding private practice. \n If you’re seeking more than just practicing privileges and are looking for a long-term professional home within one of the UK’s most respected independent mental healthcare providers, we would be thrilled to hear from you! About Priory\n Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions—including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and children’s mental health—and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with learning disabilities, Prader-Willi Syndrome, brain injuries, and older individuals. \n We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer. \n All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.