Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist - Cluster 3

• The perinatal Consultant Psychiatrist (CP) will be the clinical leader of the Perinatal CMHT supported by the Operational leads. The CP will prioritise women depending on clinical need and ensure recommended timeframes are met. Undertake assessments of referrals/ admissions to the serviceo They will have a lead role in the assessment, formulation and management of cases and will carry a caseload of patients with complex care needs and of patients deemed to present with increased risk in the perinatal period.
• Provide management in treatment resistant and complex presentationso Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others.
• Preparation of Court Reports, Mental Health Review Tribunal and Managers' Hearings reports and attendance at subsequent hearings.
• These patients will predominantly be seen in the clinic setting but can also be seen in a variety of community settings if appropriate or necessary.
• Work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including external partners across maternity, social care, health visiting and primary care.
• The CP will run obstetric liaison clinics within the maternity setting and work in collaboration with the Specialist Perinatal Mental Midwife to plan pre and postnatal birth plans.

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
• Will have completed at least four years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part time basis) at least 2 years of which will be in a core training programme in a relevant specialty, or will have equivalent experience and competencies

Essential

• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge