At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a compassionate team to support young people's mental health and wellbeing.
- Company: Priory Hospital Hayes Grove, a leading mental health and addiction rehab hospital.
- Benefits: Enjoy clinical freedom, flexible hours, and full admin support.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with established reputation and quality facilities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people facing mental health challenges.
- Qualifications: GMC registration and experience in inpatient psychiatry required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Department: Medical and Psychiatry
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Priory Hospital Hayes Grove
Priory Hospital Hayes Grove is looking to recruit a Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist to join the CAMHS team. This role is self-employed. Priory Hospital Hayes Grove is one of the UK’s leading mental health and addiction rehab hospitals. We provide world-class residential treatment for a range of mental health conditions, including treatment for depression, as well as drug and alcohol addiction treatment. We also provide outpatient treatment for young people, as well as private CAMHS assessment options and private autism assessments for adults.
What you'll be doing
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. As a Visiting Consultant, 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.
- Take clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu.
- Fulfil the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
- Supervise the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments of young people with other team members.
- Offer a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of adults.
What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team on assessment, formulation, and management plans. You’ll hold and maintain GMC registration, including the relevant Specialist Register. You’ll have a CCST, CCT, or equivalent in your psychiatry specialty and experience working in inpatient settings with people facing significant mental health challenges.
What we will give you in return
- Clinical freedom – You control your caseload, hours, and treatment plans
- Team connection – Work independently, with full clinical governance and peer support
- Steady patient flow – Referrals come via our national brand, GP networks, and online presence
- Admin taken care of – We handle bookings, billing, and secretarial support
- Established reputation – Be part of a brand trusted by patients, insurers, and clinicians for 30+ years
- Quality facilities – Work from fully equipped, CQC-registered hospitals and outpatient clinics
- Flexible commitment – Choose your sessions and work around your lifestyle
- Inpatient access if needed – Direct pathways into Priory services when required
Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS in London employer: PRIORY GROUP
Priory Hospital Hayes Grove is an exceptional employer, offering Visiting Consultant Psychiatrists the opportunity to work within a compassionate and dedicated CAMHS team. With a focus on clinical freedom, flexible commitments, and a supportive work culture, you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people facing mental health challenges while benefiting from established facilities and a trusted brand in the industry.
