Consultant Psychiatrist

Join Our Team as a Consultant Psychiatrist at Priory Hospital Preston!

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges? Priory Hospital Preston is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join our compassionate team. With a focus on personalized care, we are committed to helping our patients build healthier, more fulfilling futures.

About Us

Located in Bartle, near Preston, Priory Hospital is a mental health facility that provides services for adults with acute mental health needs and eating disorders across four wards. Our hospital is easily accessible via public transport, with local bus routes and Preston railway station nearby, as well as convenient access to the M55 motorway.

Your Role

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:

• Be an integral part of a compassionate team focused on patient wellbeing.
• Take clinical responsibility for patients, leading multidisciplinary ward rounds and risk reviews.
• Fulfill the role of Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
• Supervise the referral and admission process, contributing to pre-admission assessments.
• Provide a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team for assessment, formulation, and treatment.

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for a strong team player who is:

• Enthusiastic about a multidisciplinary approach to assessment and management planning.
• Holds MRCPsych (or equivalent), a CCT (or equivalent), and is on the GMC Specialist Register.
• Demonstrates clinical knowledge and experience relevant to the specialty.
• Committed to shared leadership, collaborative working, and service improvement.
• Equipped with highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with patients.

What We Offer

At Priory, we want you to thrive in your role. Here’s what you can expect:

• Regular career conversations and support for your professional growth.
• Free on-site parking.
• Birthday Holiday: Enjoy an extra day off for your birthday!
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits, including reduced rates for gym memberships and access to IT technology.
• Access to development opportunities and sponsorship for professional qualifications.
• Leadership and management development programs.
• Long service awards and refer-a-friend bonuses.

Working Conditions

This is a part-time position, requiring 22.5 hours per week, and is site-based. Please note that shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the vacancy may close early if 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 across 270 services, we support over 24,000 individuals each year. We treat a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, while providing care for various needs, including autism and learning disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Join us in making a difference!

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.