Specialty Doctor

Priory Hospital Glasgow

Salary

£75,000–£78,625 per annum FTE (pro-rata salary of £60,000–£62,900 for 0.8 FTE)

Contract

• Part-time – 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
• Make a Difference in Mental Healthcare at Priory Hospital Glasgow
• Are you a dedicated doctor looking to develop your career within a supportive and highly skilled multidisciplinary team? Priory Hospital Glasgow is seeking a Specialty Doctor to join our established medical team, working alongside experienced Consultant Psychiatrists to deliver outstanding, recovery-focused care for adults with complex mental health needs.
• This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad clinical experience across specialist inpatient services, including Eating Disorders and General Psychiatry/Addictions, while playing a key role in shaping positive outcomes for patients on their recovery journey.
• Based onsite between 9am and 5pm, you will be part of a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, professional development is encouraged, and high-quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do.

About Priory Hospital Glasgow

• Priory Hospital Glasgow is a specialist inpatient treatment centre providing expert support for a range of mental health conditions and addictions. Our services include specialist Eating Disorder treatment, addiction rehabilitation, general psychiatric care, and private autism assessments for adults.
• Conveniently located with excellent public transport links and easy access from Glasgow city centre and surrounding motorway networks, our hospital combines a modern clinical environment with a strong culture of teamwork, innovation and patient-centred care.

What you'll be doing

As a Specialty Doctor, you will work closely with Consultant Psychiatrists, Resident Doctors, nurses, therapists and allied healthcare professionals to provide safe, effective and compassionate care across our inpatient services.

Your responsibilities will include

• Conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments, risk assessments and physical health examinations for new admissions.
• Providing ongoing psychiatric reviews and medical care alongside Consultant Psychiatrists.
• Prescribing and reviewing psychiatric and physical health medications while ensuring safe prescribing practices.
• Monitoring patients' physical health through investigations, blood tests and clinical reviews.
• Participating in ward rounds, multidisciplinary reviews, CPA meetings and clinical governance activities.
• Contributing to care planning, clinical formulation and risk management.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, acute hospitals and community teams to ensure seamless patient care.
• Supporting colleagues with clinical advice and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
• You can find further information in the attached job description.
• For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Pradeep Pasupuleti, Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Director via email: [email protected]

What you'll bring to the role

Essential requirements

• You will hold an MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification, with full registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC). You must remain in good standing with the GMC and demonstrate a commitment to the professional standards expected of doctors working in psychiatric services.
• You will have experience working within psychiatry, ideally for at least two years, together with an understanding of managing significant mental health disorders. Strong communication skills, effective multidisciplinary working and the ability to build therapeutic relationships with patients, relatives and carers are essential.

Desirable experience and qualifications

• Experience in acute adult psychiatry, inpatient psychiatry, Eating Disorders or Addictions.
• Approved Medical Practitioner (AMP) status and/or MRCPsych.

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.

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare

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.

Compensation

£75,000 / year