Consultant Psychiatrist- Eating Disorders
Join Our Team at Priory Hospital Preston!
Location: Priory Hospital Preston
Salary: £180,880 FTE (Part Time - 22.5 Hours, Pro Rata: £108,528)
Are you a passionate Consultant Psychiatrist looking to make a real difference? Priory Hospital Preston is excited to invite you to join our dedicated team in our specialized eating disorders unit. Nestled in Bartle, near Preston, our mental health hospital provides essential services for adults facing acute mental health challenges. With easy access to public transport and the M55 motorway, your commute will be a breeze!
Your Role: Making an Impact
As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be at the forefront of patient recovery, crafting and delivering personalized treatment plans that prioritize dignity, respect, and exceptional care standards. Here’s what you’ll be doing:
- Provide clinical leadership and take overall responsibility for patient care.
- Lead multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk assessments, strategic reviews, and therapeutic planning.
- Act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
- Oversee referrals, admissions, and contribute to pre-admission assessments.
- Offer specialist psychiatric expertise for multidisciplinary assessment, formulation, and treatment planning.
For more details, please refer to the attached job description.
What You Bring to the Table
We’re looking for candidates who hold:
- MRCPsych (or an equivalent qualification)
- CCT (or equivalent) and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register
- Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status
In addition, you should demonstrate:
- Clinical knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to the specialty
- The ability to work within and lead a team
- A commitment to shared leadership, collaborative working, and service improvement
- Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
What We Offer You
At Priory, your success is our priority! We provide a supportive environment with regular career conversations and full training. Explore numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to shape your career with us.
Healthcare Benefits:
- Free on-site parking
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Enjoy an extra day off for your birthday!
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits, including reduced rates for gym memberships, IT technology (laptops, tablets, smartphones), and private healthcare
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
Note: Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
About Priory
Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With a dedicated team of 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 individuals each year in living their lives to the fullest. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and children’s mental health, while also providing residential and supported living care for various needs.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer.
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
