Consultant Psychiatrist in Perinatal Mental Health
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Bridgwater, TA6 5AT
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
10 days left
Job description
We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist (0.8 WTE, 14month fixed term) to join our Perinatal Mental Health Service in Somerset Foundation Trust. This ...
Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for women experiencing perinatal mental illness through outpatient clinics and home visits.
Act as Named Consultant for women under the Perinatal Mental Health Team, and as Responsible Clinician for patients subject to Community Treatment Orders or extended Section 17 leave.
Undertake Mental Health Act assessments as a Section 12 approved doctor.
Attend and contribute to weekly multidisciplinary team meetings, complex case discussions and safeguarding meetings.
Work collaboratively with maternity, obstetric, health visiting and community mental health colleagues to deliver integrated care.
Offer consultation, case discussion and advice to team members and partner agencies.
Provide visible clinical leadership within the Perinatal Service and across the Trust.
Support smooth transitions for patients admitted to and discharged from the regional Mother and Baby Unit.
Participate in audit, clinical governance, service development and quality improvement initiatives.
Engage in teaching, supervision of junior doctors, postgraduate education and CPD activities.
Contribute to research opportunities and maintain professional standards in line with GMC and Royal College requirements.
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree: MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Registration: Full GMC registration with licence to practise; entry on GMC Specialist Register, or eligibility within 6 months of CCT/CESR at time of interview.
- Approvals: Mental Health Act Approved Clinician / Section 12 approval.
- Postgraduate training: MRCPsych passed, with evidence of competencies to fulfil the role of a consultant in community psychiatry.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years supervised training in an appropriate ST4--6 equivalent programme.
- Teaching accreditation: Accredited for the training and supervision of junior doctors.
- Clinical skills: Competent to work without direct supervision, with clear logical thinking and ability to lead and develop services.
- Other requirements: Driving licence or ability to travel between sites; meets professional health requirements.
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification such as MD, PhD or equivalent.
- Evidence of involvement in a research project within the last two years.
- Experience of teaching medical students, doctors in training and multidisciplinary teams, with ability to present effectively using varied methods.
- Evidence of general management training and selfdevelopment in areas such as recruitment, leadership, planning, change management and appraisal.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years supervised training in an appropriate ST4--6 equivalent programme.
- Previous consultant level experience or acting up in consultant posts.
- Frontline psychiatry experience in adult mental health services, ideally including community settings.
- Experience in the assessment and management of ADHD.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and across agencies.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in research projects within the last two years.
- Experience of teaching medical students, doctors in training and multidisciplinary teams.
- Evidence of management training and self development in leadership, recruitment, planning, change management and appraisal.
- Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of services.
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First seen
18 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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