General and CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist (Visiting Consultant)

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Department: Medical and Psychiatry

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Employment Type: Contract

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Location: Priory Wellbeing Centre - Southampton

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Compensation: £0.00 / hour

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Southampton Wellbeing Centre is looking to recruit a General and CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist (Visiting Consultant) to join the team. We have 10 private‐1:1 rooms for therapy and consultant appointments. This is a self‑employed role.

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This role includes treatment for a range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, eating disorders and post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We also offer a dedicated child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS), to support young people. We can offer private autism assessments for adults and children.

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The Opportunity: 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.

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• Immediate patient flow – no need to build a caseload from scratch
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• Marketing & brand recognition – attract patients through The Priory’s trusted name
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• Operational & admin support – focus on patient care, not paperwork
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• Flexible working – set your own hours while growing your practice
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• Regulatory compliance & CQC registration – we handle background checks and ensure your practice meets all regulatory requirements
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• Join a network of expert psychiatrists who have already made the transition with confidence
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What you'll be doing\n

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients’ wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

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• Assess and treat a diverse mix of inpatient and outpatient populations
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• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of therapists, nurses, healthcare assistants and dietitians
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• Engage in quality improvement and governance activities
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• Expand your practice in alignment with the site’s prestigious reputation
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• Network with professional colleagues and referral sources
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• Market yourself and your practice in conjunction with Priory, registering with private medical insurers and providing information for our website
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• Maintain professional development and meet revalidation requirements
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What you'll bring to the role\n

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• GMC registration with relevant specialist registration
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• Experience in eating disorders, including at least 2 years operating within a substantive role with the NHS
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• A strong understanding of clinical governance and regulatory frameworks
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• Successful completion of a DBS (funded by Priory) and other regulatory required checks
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Benefits\n

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• Be associated with a renowned brand in eating disorder service
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• Utilise top‑tier facilities and receive professional marketing support
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• Our established site is registered to receive patients from all major private medical insurance providers
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• Provide patients with high‑quality therapeutic care
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• Enjoy the flexibility to manage your time and commitment
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• Take part in social media marketing and educational content for a national audience
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• Work alongside esteemed consultant colleagues
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• Offer innovative, evidence‑based treatments
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