Visiting Consultant

**Visiting Consultant**:
**Haye Grove Hospital Seeking a Private Consultant Psychiatrist**

We invite an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team at Priory Hospital Hayes Grove, offering the chance to build and manage a private practice offering 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.
- 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.
- You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

**Why Partner with Hayes Grove?**
- 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.
- GMC registration with relevant specialist registration.
- Experience in eating disorders including at least 2 years operating within in 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

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 (site) where your expertise will make a real difference.
- 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 fu