At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead clinical and strategic initiatives in a private addictions ward.
- Company: Priory Hospital Bristol, a leader in mental health and addiction treatment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible benefits, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive environment with pathways to leadership roles.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: MRCPsych or equivalent, with strong leadership and clinical skills.
The predicted salary is between 176000 - 176000 £ per year.
Department: Medical and Psychiatry
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Priory Hospital Bristol
Reporting To: Medical Director
Compensation: £176,000 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Bristol Part-Time | 30 hours per week | Site based. Salary is £176,000 FTE. You will join the team on the Private Addictions Ward. Based in Bristol, this role offers the opportunity to work within a well-established service specialising in the treatment of complex mental health and addiction disorders. Our programmes are grounded in evidence-based practice and focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
What you'll be doing
- As Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Director, you will provide both clinical and strategic leadership across the hospital.
- Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the recruitment, induction, and ongoing development of medical staff
- Overseeing appraisals, revalidation, and performance management processes
- Ensuring compliance with clinical governance, healthcare policy, and best practice standards
- Contributing to strategic decision-making as part of the Senior Management Team
- Maintaining effective medical cover, including out-of-hours and leave arrangements
- Leading on investigations, complaints, and incident management
- Driving continuous improvement through learning from incidents, feedback, and outcomes
- Managing your own clinical caseload and maintaining high standards of care
- Representing the hospital with external stakeholders, commissioners, and partners
What you'll bring to the role
We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist with strong clinical expertise and proven leadership capability. You will have:
- MRCPsych (or equivalent)
- CCT (or equivalent) and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register
- Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Free on-site parking
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
Consultant Psychiatrist Private Addictions Ward employer: PRIORY GROUP
At Priory Hospital Bristol, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. As a Consultant Psychiatrist in our Private Addictions Ward, you will benefit from flexible working arrangements, comprehensive training opportunities, and a range of unique perks such as enhanced maternity pay and birthday leave, all while contributing to high-quality, patient-centred care in a well-established service.
