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 Hours role.
As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients' wellbeing. 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.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing senior medical leadership and psychiatric care for adult inpatients, delivering high-quality assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and risk management.
- Leading and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support recovery-focused care and positive patient outcomes.
- Conducting ward rounds, psychiatric reviews, Mental Health Act responsibilities, and contributing to clinical governance and service development.
- Supervising and supporting junior medical staff and contributing to teaching, training, and professional development activities.
- Ensuring care is delivered in line with evidence-based practice, regulatory standards, and organisational policies while maintaining excellent clinical documentation and communication.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A recognized medical qualification and specialist certification in Psychiatry, with full professional registration and licensure to practice.
- 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.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary of £180,000 per year
- Permanent contract
- Full-time, flexible working pattern
This post is 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.