Job Description

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Description

Priory Wellbeing Centre Birminghamis looking to recruit a CAMHS Visiting Consultant to join the team. We offer outpatient treatment for conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress, addictions and eating disorders. There's also a dedicated private service for children and young people (CAMHS), as well as autism assessments for both adults and children. This is a self-employed role.



Priory Wellbeing Centre Birmingham is right in the heart of the city centre, making it easy to access expert support for a range of mental health conditions. We offer outpatient treatment for conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress, addictions and eating disorders. Alongside one-to-one therapy, we also run a number of supportive group programmes designed to help with specific challenges

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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. As a CAMHS Visiting Consultant

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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 patientsTaking 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. Contributing to management meetings and clinical governance meetings for the services provided at the hospital, and contributing to the development of service strategy.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.

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What you'll bring to the role

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.



The role involves clinical responsibility for patients through ward rounds, risk and strategic reviews, and developing a therapeutic milieu. The post holder will act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983), oversee referrals and admissions, and contribute to pre-admission assessments. They will provide psychiatric input to the multidisciplinary team on assessment, formulation, and treatment, while also supporting management, clinical governance, and service strategy. The consultant must hold a CCST/CCT (or equivalent) in Psychiatry with experience in inpatient settings supporting individuals with significant mental health difficulties.



For more information about the role, you can email PetrineCampbell@priorygroup.com

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What we will give you in return

Clinical freedom - You control your caseload, hours, and treatment plans Team connection - Work independently, with full clinical governance and peer support 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 Quality facilities - Work from fully equipped, CQC-registered hospitals and outpatient clinics Flexible commitment - Choose your sessions and work around your lifestyle Inpatient access if needed - Direct pathways into Priory services when required
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.###

About Priory

Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK. We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, addictions and eating disorders, as well as children's mental health, across our nationwide network of sites. We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.


With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivalled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.

Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan-European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focussed on restoring quality of life through effective, evidenced and data-driven care.



Priory is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, read more here.



All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.



We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. Should we require assistance, we will reach out directly to our 'PSL'