Job summaryPriory Hospital SouthamptonSalary 170,000Full Time/37.5 HoursPriory Hospital Southampton is looking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist. This is a permanent position, ideally full-time (37.5 hours per week) with part-time and job-share arrangements also considered.
Main duties of the jobYou will join the team on the Sandpiper Ward, which is an 18 bed mixed gender adult acute inpatient ward. In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care. The successful applicant will: Provide consultant psychiatric care for up to 18 inpatients, undertaking comprehensive assessments, leading ward rounds and delivering high-quality, patient-centred treatment.
Provide clinical leadership for the ward, leading multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, supporting effective decision-making and ensuring safe, recovery-focused care. Supervise and support the Specialty Doctor, while working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to promote clinical excellence and professional development. Contribute to the ongoing development of the service through participation in clinical governance, audits, senior management meetings and service improvement initiatives, while building strong relationships with NHS partners and commissioners. Support effective patient flow through regular clinical reviews, risk management and discharge planning.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
About usSet within beautiful, landscaped gardens, Priory Hospital Southamptons tranquil environment offers therapeutic and recovery-focused residential treatment for those suffering from a number of mental health conditions. The hospital has 31 mixed gender adult acute beds across 2 wards, as well as a 13 bed Eating Disorders ward and an Eating Disorders day hospital, all of which care for NHS patients.
The hospital is well-established and holds a CQC rating of Good. One of our acute wards is accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrist Quality Network for Working Age Adults, and we are aiming for the other ward to achieve accreditation this year.
We have a long-standing partnership with the local NHS Trusts, and relationships with commissioners and neighbouring NHS services are strong.
DetailsDate posted07 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
170,000 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number593376Job locationsMarchwood ParkMarchwoodHampshireSO40 4DAUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information, please click APPLY NOW, where you will be diverted to our website to view a job description.
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Job description
Job responsibilitiesFor more information, please click APPLY NOW, where you will be diverted to our website to view a job description.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here. For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialEssential for the role Current GMC RegistrationSpecialist Registration in a Psychiatric SpecialityApproved Clinician status, or eligibility to apply for Approved Clinician statusWe are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience in UK acute inpatient psychiatry, gained within the NHS and/or independent healthcare sector. The successful candidate will have a strong background in managing patients in an acute mental health inpatient setting and be confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Applications are welcomed from experienced Consultants, ideally with experience of working on NHS acute wards. We would also consider applications from newly appointed Consultants who can demonstrate substantial inpatient expertise.
The ideal candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality patient care, able to build strong relationships with NHS stakeholders and commissioners, and keen to become an integral member of the local service and medical team.
Candidates who are not currently based in the area should be open to relocating to support their long-term commitment to the service.
For more information on the role please email andreadavis@priorygroup.com
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialEssential for the role Current GMC RegistrationSpecialist Registration in a Psychiatric SpecialityApproved Clinician status, or eligibility to apply for Approved Clinician statusWe are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience in UK acute inpatient psychiatry, gained within the NHS and/or independent healthcare sector. The successful candidate will have a strong background in managing patients in an acute mental health inpatient setting and be confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Applications are welcomed from experienced Consultants, ideally with experience of working on NHS acute wards. We would also consider applications from newly appointed Consultants who can demonstrate substantial inpatient expertise.
The ideal candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality patient care, able to build strong relationships with NHS stakeholders and commissioners, and keen to become an integral member of the local service and medical team.
Candidates who are not currently based in the area should be open to relocating to support their long-term commitment to the service.
For more information on the role please email andreadavis@priorygroup.comDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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
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