Priory Hospital Bristol Seeking a Private Consultant Psychiatrist

Priory Hospital Bristol is looking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist (Visiting Consultant) with experience in any or all of the following specialisms:

• General Psychiatry
• Rehabilitation
• CAMHS

This is a sessional / self employed Private Practice Partnering opportunity, and a chance to build and manage a private practice offering inpatient, outpatient and Day Care services at our site. This role is integral to maintaining our high standards of care and providing expert guidance to our dedicated staff.

Transitioning into private practice, or exploring sessional work can offer a host of rewarding benefits. By partnering with Priory, you can enjoy an uncapped income stream with the flexibility to decide how many sessions you deliver and when, allowing you to balance private work alongside your NHS commitments.

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 confidence

Bristol is an ideal place for treating people with complex disorders, including people who may not have responded to previous treatment. We can guarantee that our comprehensive treatment programmes are guided by current evidence‑based research.

What you'll be doing

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.

• Assess and treat a diverse mix of inpatient and 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.

Candidate Profile

• GMC registration with relevant specialist registration
• Experience including at least 2 years operating within a substantive role with the NHS
• A strong understanding of Clinical Governance and regulatory frameworks
• Successful completion of a DBS (funded by Priory) and other regulatory required checks

Why Partner with Priory?

• Be associated with a renowned brand
• 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

For more information about the role and to discuss a transition into private practice with Priory, register your interest here.

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 – 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.

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.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.