Consultant Psychiatrist/Medical Director Private Addictions Ward

Department: Medical and Psychiatry

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Bristol

Reporting To: Medical Director

Compensation: £176,000 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Bristol is seeking a highly skilled Consultant Psychiatrist/Medical Director to join our team in a dual role across our Private Addictions Ward

This is a full-time position (5 days per week), with flexibility to work one day remotely (Tuesday or Wednesday). A competitive stipend is offered in recognition of the Medical Director responsibilities.

Based in Bristol, this role offers the opportunity to work within a well-established service specialising in the treatment of complex mental health and addiction disorders. Our programmes are grounded in evidence-based practice and focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

What you'll be doing

As Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Director, you will provide both clinical and strategic leadership across the hospital. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the recruitment, induction, and ongoing development of medical staff
• Overseeing appraisals, revalidation, and performance management processes
• Ensuring compliance with clinical governance, healthcare policy, and best practice standards
• Contributing to strategic decision-making as part of the Senior Management Team
• Maintaining effective medical cover, including out-of-hours and leave arrangements
• Leading on investigations, complaints, and incident management
• Driving continuous improvement through learning from incidents, feedback, and outcomes
• Managing your own clinical caseload and maintaining high standards of care
• Representing the hospital with external stakeholders, commissioners, and partners

For more information, you can contact the Hospital Director at NadineStewart@priorygroup.com

What you'll bring to the role

We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist with strong clinical expertise and proven leadership capability. You will have:

• MRCPsych (or equivalent)
• CCT (or equivalent) and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience at Consultant level
• Demonstrable experience leading multidisciplinary teams

What we will give you in return

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.