Psychiatrist (Sessional Consultant)

Priory Life Works in Old Woking is looking for sessional Consultant Psychiatrists interested in a self employed role.

We have new opportunities for psychiatrists with experience in:

• Eating Disorders
• Addictions

If you have experience in either, or both of these fields, we'd love to hear from you.

Life Works is a trusted and welcoming private rehab centre in Surrey, near London, specialising in addiction recovery and eating disorder treatment. 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.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, 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. 

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 good team player who is keen to contribute to a multidisciplinary approach to assessment, formulation, and management plans.

• You must hold and maintain registration with the GMC, including the relevant Specialist Register
• CCST/CCT (or equivalent) in the relevant areas of Psychiatry
• Experience working in inpatient settings with individuals experiencing significant mental health difficulties

For more information about the role, please email [email protected] or register your interest to hear back from our team here: Consultant partners register interest - Priory

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Working in partnership with Priory

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 if you wish.

• Clinical freedom – You control your caseload, hours, and treatment plans
• Steady patient flow – Referrals come via our national brand, GP networks, and online presence
• Admin taken care of – We handle bookings, billing, and secretarial support
• Established reputation – Be part of a brand trusted by patients, insurers, and clinicians for 30+ years
• Flexible commitment – Choose your sessions and work around your lifestyle

You’ll have the freedom to set your own hours while building your practice under the support of a renowned brand in mental healthcare. With immediate patient flow, there’s no need to establish a caseload from scratch, and our strong marketing and brand recognition ensure that you can attract patients quickly and confidently. This is an opportunity to expand your professional scope, enhance your income, and do so with the reassurance of Priory’s trusted reputation.

At Priory Life Works, you’ll also have the opportunity to take on confidential and international private patients requiring a personalised, one-to-one service within our charming, idyllic service, ‘The Cottage’ - one of the UK’s most unique and exclusive private treatment centres.

If you would like more information about working in partnership with Priory we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our team, or complete our registration form via the following link and we'll be in touch soon - https://www.priorygroup.com/working-with-priory/register-interest