Private Practice Consultant (Visiting Consultant) in Bromley

Hayes Grove Hospital is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team at Priory Hospital Hayes Grove, offering the chance to build and manage a private practice providing inpatient, outpatient, and Day Care services at our site. This role is integral to maintaining our high standards of care and providing expert guidance to our dedicated staff.

At Priory, we offer a supported pathway into private practice—giving you the freedom of self‑employment with the backing of the UK’s leading mental healthcare provider. Here’s what makes this opportunity unique:

• Immediate patient flow – No need to build a caseload from scratch
• Marketing & brand recognition – Attract patients through The Priory’s trusted name
• Operational & admin support – Focus on patient care, not paperwork
• Flexible working – Set your own hours while growing your practice
• Regulatory compliance & CQC registration – We handle background checks and ensure your Practice meets all regulatory requirements

Join a network of expert psychiatrists who have already made the transition with confidence. Our comprehensive treatment programmes are delivered by our specialist multidisciplinary team, who work together to create a strong support network for our patients. Located in Bromley, South East London, Hayes Grove is one of Priory’s most renowned hospitals for our diverse range of therapeutic approaches, and we are experts in making assessments and advising on the best treatment options.

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.
• Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews, and the development of a therapeutic milieu.
• Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
• Supervising the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments of young people with other team members.
• Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation, and treatment of adults.
• Contributing to management meetings and clinical governance meetings for the services provided at the hospital, and contributing to the development of service strategy.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• GMC registration with relevant specialist registration.
• Experience in eating disorders including at least 2 years operating within a substantive role with the NHS.
• A strong understanding of Clinical Governance and regulatory frameworks.
• Successful completion of a DBS (funded by Priory) and other regulatory required checks.

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.

Apply Today: For more information about this exciting opportunity and to become a part of our team, please visit: About Us - Priory Group; Consultant Partners - Priory Group. Take the next step in your career with Priory where your expertise will make a real difference.

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.

About Priory: Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK. We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, as well as children’s mental health, across our nationwide network of sites.

We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader‑Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities. With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivalled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.

Priory is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, read more here. All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.