Description
Priory Hospital Middleton St George is looking to recruit Speciality Doctors to join the team. This is a full time/37.5 Hour permanent role.
Located in the picturesque village of Middleton St George, Darlington, County Durham (Land of the Prince Bishops), Priory Hospital Middleton St George is set in spacious and relaxing grounds based within a walking distance of Durham Tees Valley International Airport and a short drive away from one of the oldest train stations (Dinsdale) and just five miles from the main Northeast train line station in Darlington. The hospital is within commuting distance of the towns and villages in the Northeast in the Tees valley, County Durham, and North Yorkshire.
We provide a specialist inpatient psychiatric service for adults with mental health issues, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. We provide acute, PICU, rehabilitation, specialist personality disorder and secure care services. We are dedicated to supporting people to transfer effortlessly between the most appropriate care, meeting individual needs, enabling recovery and re-engagement within the community, and maximising life opportunities.
Opportunity has come up for the post of Specialty Doctors to join a team of highly skilled and experienced, dedicated and resilient medical team.
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 and evidence-based therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. Our moto is “Live Your Life.” 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.
- Deliver comprehensive clinical care and expert consultation within the specialty area, managing complex and acute cases with precision.
- Lead diagnostic evaluations, including ordering and interpreting advanced tests and imaging, to inform evidence-based treatment plans.
- Contribute to first medical on-call rota (1:6)
- Perform specialized procedures and interventions in accordance with best practices and safety protocols.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams—including nurses, allied health professionals, and other specialists—to coordinate holistic patient management.
- Engage actively in teaching and training medical students, resident medical officers (RMOs), Advanced Nurse Practitioners and the wider MDT, fostering a learning environment and supporting professional development.
- Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and research projects to advance specialty knowledge and improve patient outcomes.
- Maintain meticulous and confidential patient records, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
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.
Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team are required. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development, research, and teaching. Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and adherence to regulatory and ethical standards are also expected.
For more information about the role, you can email Dr Basirat (Deputy MD) SaharBasirat@priorygroup.com or Dr Ejara (MD) AbebeEjara@priorygroup.com, Farahgigani@priorygroup.com Talent Acquisition Partner
More information is also available about the hospital at:
https://www.priorygroup.com/locations/nhs/priory-hospital-middleton-st-george
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
- Supplemented meals
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Priory benefits on range of day to day savings and schemes
- 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
Application is by completing the online link and attachment of CV.
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
- Closing Date for submission of applications is 19 April 2026
Starting salary is subject to discussion based on level of experience
About Priory
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.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.
