Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist (9 PAs), Leyland

NHS; Leyland; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist in Leyland. The role involves leading a clinical team focusing on perinatal mental health, managing a caseload of complex patients, and ensuring care standards are met. Opportunities for flexible roles and clinical supervision are available to support professional development.

Benefits

5% payment of basic salary over 2 years

Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years

Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and relevant qualifications are necessary.
• Must be eligible for the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview.
• Comply with Section 12 approval criteria.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical team for community perinatal mental health.
• Manage complex cases and assessments.
• Prioritize referrals and meet clinical needs.

Skills

Knowledge relevant to perinatal mental health

Clinical leadership

Patient assessment skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise

On GMC Specialist Register or eligible within 6 months

Section 12 approved

AC status or eligible within 6 months

Job description

Go back Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist (9 PAs), Leyland

The closing date is 09 July 2025

This post is eligible for a 5% payment of basic salary payable over 2 years

Eligibility criteria do apply. Please note that staff currently employed by the Trust would not be eligible to apply for this Golden Hello payment.

We are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist to work as part of the Community Perinatal Mental Health for Central and West Lancashire. The Specialist Perinatal service within Lancashire and South Cumbria is a result of investment into perinatal services nationally. The current vacancy has arisen due to the departure of the previous post-holder. The post is substantive and part time (9PA), which is expected to be worked over 5 days. It will be based at Leyland House, Leyland.

The postholder would be expected to join the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration would be paid.

Main duties of the job

The Perinatal CMHT core work hours are Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. The Perinatal CMHT has a referral procedure, which includes an online referral form, available through the LSCFT intranet and internet site and a duty system. 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. They will have a 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.

Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist register of the GMC or they should be eligible for entry to the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.

It is a requirement that applicants are Section 12 Approved at the time of commencing employment and have or are eligible to have Approved Clinician Status. Remuneration will be as set out in the terms of the New Consultant Contract according to previous experience.

About us

The role:

At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full time post (we would be flexible in looking at enhancements to support other activities that support the wider ambitions of the Trust).

Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants

Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor

At our Trust, we're really keen to develop our Consultant workforce and nurture their areas of interest in a flexible way where possible. Come and have a chat with us about what your special interest or development area and build a suitable job plan with us. We also have an extremely active Medical Education department and support our Consultants in becoming Clinical & Educational Supervisors and nurturing their interests in this area. There are also opportunities to have a role in Digital Leadership if this is a passion for any of our Consultants.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.

The Job Description has been submitted to the Royal College of Psychiatrists for approval.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
• On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months at interview date
• Section 12 approved
• AC status or within 6 months at interview date

Experience

• Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

£105,504 to £139,882 a yearper annum (pro-rata)