Consultant Psychiatrist

Consultant Psychiatrist

Department: Medical and Psychiatry

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Arnold

Compensation: £185,000 / year

Priory Hospital Arnold is looking to recruit a consultant psychiatrist to join the team on our mixed acute ward. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours based on site. Based in the village of Calverton, in Nottingham and set in extensive grounds, Priory Hospital Arnold is an inpatient acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU), for males and females struggling with a wide range of mental health conditions.

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. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

• Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu.
• Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983).
• Supervising the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments of young people with other team members. Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of adults.

Further information can be found in the attached job description.

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

This post requires a strong team player who is eager to contribute to a multidisciplinary approach to assessment, formulation, and management planning. The consultant must hold and maintain registration with the GMC, including the relevant Specialist Register, and be able to provide evidence of this registration to the Hospital Director or Group Medical Officer upon request. The successful candidate will hold a CCST/CCT (or equivalent) in the relevant areas of Psychiatry and have experience working in inpatient settings with individuals experiencing significant mental health difficulties.

In addition, highly developed communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as the role depends on building trust and confidence with patients to ensure that treatments and interventions are effective and successful.

For more information about the role, you can email

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• 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.