Consultant Psychiatrist Opportunities
Priory Hospital Bristol & Bristol Park Clinic
Due to service growth and exciting developments across our Bristol sites, we are seeking ambitious and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrists to join our established multidisciplinary teams across both inpatient and outpatient services at Priory Hospital Bristol (PHB) and Bristol Park Clinic.
These are highly attractive roles offering excellent medical support, manageable patient numbers, strong multidisciplinary working, and competitive salary
22.5 hours per week £170,000 FTE per annum
- 14-bed Rehabilitation & Recovery ward
- Supported by a 0.5 FTE Speciality Doctor
- Opportunity to work within a well-established therapeutic environment focused on recovery-oriented care
30 hours per week £176,000 FTE per annum
- 11-bed Female Acute ward
- Full-time Speciality Doctor support
- Competitive remuneration package (£176k FTE)
- Upcoming vacancy
Full-time 5 days per week, £176,000 per annum plus a competitive stipend is offered in recognition of the Medical Director's responsibilities.
- Dual clinical and leadership role across our Private Addictions Ward
- One remote working day available (Tuesday or Wednesday)
- Additional Medical Director stipend provided in recognition of leadership responsibilities
We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist with strong clinical expertise and proven leadership capability. You will have:
- MRCPsych (or equivalent)
- CCT (or equivalent) and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register
- Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience at Consultant level (for MD roles)
Across both Priory Hospital Bristol and Bristol Park Clinic, consultants benefit from:
- Opportunities to work across inpatient and outpatient pathways
- Strong operational and clinical leadership support
- Excellent Specialty Doctor provision
- Manageable caseloads and patient numbers
- Established multidisciplinary teams
- Flexibility and autonomy within the role
- Opportunities for service development, teaching and leadership
We also offer;
- Free on-site parking
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- 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
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
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. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
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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.
