Consultant Psychiatrist - Perinatal Services - Cluster 3 Oldham

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a Consultant for their Perinatal Service. The role involves leading clinical responsibilities, managing complex patient cases, and ensuring high-quality care in a supportive environment. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree is essential.
• MRCPsych or equivalent is desirable.
• GMC Registration and Specialist Register are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical role in the Perinatal CMHT.
• Manage cases with complex needs in the perinatal period.
• Prepare reports for court and attend hearings.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Risk Management

Patient Assessment

Education

Medical Degree

MRCPsych or equivalent

Job description

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Job Summary

This Perinatal Service Cluster 3 operates with core hours from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. The service has a referral procedure including an online referral form available via the GMMH intranet and internet site, supported by a duty system.

Referrals can be discussed initially over the phone during office hours (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday). Outside these hours, emergency referrals are made via the acute pathway, typically involving Home Treatment Teams and Mental Health Liaison Teams. Referrers include professionals involved in the care of women, such as health visitors, GPs, and midwives. The duty system ensures timely processing of all referrals, with a band 6 or above duty worker screening referrals and discussing urgent cases with clinical and operational leads.

Main Duties

• Lead clinical role in the Perinatal CMHT, supported by operational leads.
• Assess, formulate, and manage cases, carrying a caseload of patients with complex needs or increased risk in the perinatal period.
• Manage treatment-resistant and complex presentations.
• Assess and manage risks, including vulnerability, suicide, health and safety risks, and harm to others.
• Prepare reports for Court, Mental Health Review Tribunal, and Managers' Hearings, and attend hearings.
• Conduct assessments mainly in clinic settings but also in community settings as needed.
• Chair pre-birth planning meetings, collaborate with community nurses and professionals, and run pre-conception counselling clinics.
• Respond to urgent and routine advice and assessment requests, especially regarding psychotropic medication safety in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Run obstetric liaison clinics within maternity settings and collaborate with the Specialist Perinatal Mental Midwife on birth planning.

About Us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff across more than 160 locations. We provide inpatient and community mental health services across Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Wigan, and beyond, including specialist services across Greater Manchester and the northwest of England.

Manchester is a vibrant city known for its culture, shopping, entertainment, and welcoming community. Our staff enjoy opportunities for professional growth and innovation in care.

Details

Date Posted: 20 May 2025

Pay Scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

Reference Number: 437-MD-6943748-A

Location: Floor 11, Hexagon Tower, Crumpsall Vale, Manchester, M9 8GQ

Job Responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (Essential)
• MRCPsych or equivalent (Desirable)

Eligibility

• Specialist Register (Essential)
• GMC Registration (Essential)
• Approved Clinician (Desirable)

Additional Requirements

This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, UK professional registration, and compliance with sponsorship requirements for overseas applicants.

Employer Details

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Floor 11, Hexagon Tower, Crumpsall Vale, Manchester, M9 8GQ

Website: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/