Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist – Outpatient Adult General Psychiatry


Location
Canterbury, England
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Consultant
Deadline
N/A
Contract Type
Contract
Posted Date
03 Aug 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

2 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Candidate Profile:

    GMC registration with relevant specialist registration.· Experience in eating disorders including at least 2 years operating within in a comparable substantive role

  • Candidate Profile:

    A strong understanding of Clinical Governance and regulatory frameworks.· Successful completion of a DBS (funded by Priory) and other regulatory required checks.For more information about the role, you can email InezWhitelock@priorygroup.com

Desirable

Not listed in the available specification.

Priory Wellbeing Centre Canterbury Seeking a Private Consultant Psychiatrist We invite an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team, offering the chance to build and manage an Outpatient Adult General Psychiatry private practice.Priory Wellbeing Centre Canterbury is conveniently situated right in the heart of Canterbury’s city centre, offering easy access to all. Our expert team can deliver established outpatient treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, stress, bereavement, addictions and eating disorders. We provide high quality support to adults, adolescents, children and couples, offering rapid access to effective treatment.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 confidenceThis is a sessional / self-employed Private Practice partnering opportunity

What you'll be doing

  • Assess and treat outpatient population.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of therapists, nurses, healthcare assistants and Dietician.
  • Engage in quality improvement and governance activities.
  • Expand your practice in alignment with (site) prestigious reputation.
  • Network with professional colleagues and referral sources.
  • Market yourself and your practice in conjunction with Priory, registering with private medical insurers and providing information for our website.
  • Maintain professional development and meet Revalidation requirements.

Why Partner with Priory?

  • Be associated with a renowned brand in eating disorder service
  • 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.

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