Consultant Psychiatrist

Job description

Job DescriptionDescription

Priory Hospital Southampton
Salary: £170,000
Full Time: 37.5 Hours

Are you ready to make a difference? Priory Hospital Southampton is on the lookout for a passionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join our dedicated team. This is a permanent position, ideally full-time (37.5 hours per week), but we’re open to part-time and job-share arrangements as well!

Nestled within beautiful, landscaped gardens, our tranquil environment is designed to foster therapeutic and recovery-focused residential treatment for individuals facing various mental health challenges.

Our hospital features:

• 31 mixed-gender adult acute beds across 2 wards
• A 13-bed Eating Disorders ward
• An Eating Disorders day hospital, all catering to NHS patients

With a well-established reputation and a CQC rating of “Good,” we take pride in our commitment to quality care. One of our acute wards is accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrist Quality Network for Working Age Adults, and we’re aiming for the other ward to achieve accreditation this year. Our strong partnerships with local NHS Trusts and commissioners enhance our service delivery.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a vital member of our team on the Sandpiper Ward, an 18-bed mixed-gender adult acute inpatient ward, you will play a key role in patient recovery. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing consultant psychiatric care for up to 18 inpatients, conducting comprehensive assessments, leading ward rounds, and delivering high-quality, patient-centered treatment.
• Offering clinical leadership for the ward, facilitating multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, and ensuring safe, recovery-focused care.
• Supervising and supporting the Specialty Doctor while collaborating with the wider MDT to promote clinical excellence and professional development.
• Contributing to service development through participation in clinical governance, audits, senior management meetings, and service improvement initiatives.
• Supporting effective patient flow through regular clinical reviews, risk management, and discharge planning.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

Essential Qualifications:

• Current GMC Registration
• Specialist Registration in a Psychiatric Specialty
• Approved Clinician status, or eligibility to apply for Approved Clinician status

We’re looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience in UK acute inpatient psychiatry, ideally gained within the NHS and/or independent healthcare sector. You should have a strong background in managing patients in an acute mental health inpatient setting and be confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

We welcome applications from experienced Consultants, as well as newly appointed Consultants who can demonstrate substantial inpatient expertise. The ideal candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality patient care, building strong relationships with NHS stakeholders and commissioners, and eager to become an integral member of our local service and medical team.

If you’re considering relocating, we encourage you to apply and support your long-term commitment to our service.

What We Will Give You in Return

At Priory, we want you to thrive in your role! You will receive regular career support and opportunities for professional growth. We offer:

• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Enjoy an extra day of annual leave 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 for professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service awards
• Refer a friend bonuses

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 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, while providing residential and supported living care for autistic adults, individuals with learning disabilities, Prader-Willi Syndrome, brain injuries, and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. 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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

southampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English