Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist – Outpatient Adult General Psychiatry in London

Our Harley Street Clinic is looking to recruit a further Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist – Outpatient Adult General Psychiatry to join the team. The role of a Visiting Consultant offers you the opportunity to build a private outpatient practice in partnership with Priory, supported by our established clinical infrastructure, national marketing reach, and steady patient referral network. This is a self‑employed opportunity. Located right in the heart of London’s prestigious medical district, Priory Wellbeing Centre Harley Street is one of the UK’s leading mental health clinics. We provide fast access to expert mental health support for a range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, addictions and eating disorders. In addition, we offer private autism assessments for adults and children.

The Opportunity

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.

• 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.

What you’ll be doing

Role Responsibilities

• Assess and treat a diverse mix of inpatient and outpatient population.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of therapists, nurses, healthcare assistants and dietician.
• Engage in quality improvement and governance activities.
• Expand your practice in alignment with the site prestigious reputation.
• Network with professional colleagues and referral sources.
• Market yourself and your practice in conjunction with Priory, registering with private medical insurers and providing information for our website.
• Maintain professional development and meet Revalidation requirements.

Why Partner with Priory Harley Street?

• Be associated with a renowned brand in eating disorder services.
• Utilize top‑tier facilities and receive professional marketing support.
• Our established site is registered to receive patients from all major private medical insurance providers.
• Provide your patients with high‑quality therapeutic care.
• Enjoy the flexibility to manage your time and commitment.
• Have the opportunity to take part in social media marketing and educational content for a national audience.
• Work alongside esteemed consultant colleagues.
• Offer innovative, evidence‑based treatments.

What you’ll bring to the role

Candidate Profile

• 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 check (funded by Priory).

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.

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.

Our service offers all your regulatory background checks gathered by Priory including DBS paid for by Priory. Free on‑site parking or reduced parking rates. Supplemented meals.

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 UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.