Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS

Ticehurst House is seeking a Private CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist

We invite an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team, offering the chance to build and manage a private practice offering outpatient services for children and young people at our site. This role is integral to maintaining our high standards of care and providing expert guidance to our dedicated staff.

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

Role Responsibilities:

- Assess and treat children and young people on an outpatient basis

- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of specialist Psychiatrists, therapists and psychologists.

- Engage in quality improvement and governance activities.

- Expand your practice in alignment with Ticehurst's 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.

- GMC registration with relevant specialist registration.

- Experience in CAMHS psychiatry, including at least 2 years operating within in a substantive role with the NHS.

- A strong understanding of Clinical Governance and regulatory frameworks.

- Successful completion of a DBS check, funded by Ticehurst House.

Ticehurst House is a leading provider in mental health services. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care through our comprehensive and dedicated outpatient service, supported by our peaceful and private facility and a team committed to excellence.

Why Partner with Ticehurst?

- Be associated with a renowned brand in mental health.

- Utilize top-tier facilities and receive professional marketing support.

- Referral pathway into the Priory Roehampton private adolescent ward for day care, day hospital or inpatient services where needed
- Our established site is registered to receive patients from all major private medical insurance providers

- Provide your patients and their families 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.

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.

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