NHS Perinatal Psychiatrist – Consultant

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Season ticket loans

NHS discount offers

Staff benefits

Pension scheme

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an NHS Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Perinatal to lead assessment, treatment and management of perinatal mental health disorders across north Essex. The role requires independent work within a multidisciplinary team and close liaison with maternity, primary care and community services.

You will cover Mid Essex and NE Essex areas, coordinating care with Broomfield and Colchester Maternity Units.

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Full registration with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register.
• Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status.
• Postgraduate degree in psychiatry (MRC Psych or equivalent).
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment and Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment and management of moderate to severe perinatal mental health disorders.
• Offer care to mothers across Essex during antenatal and up to 24 months postnatal.
• Collaborate with maternity and primary care teams to support women in perinatal care.
• Lead clinical duties and be part of a team delivering NHS perinatal mental health services.

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Full GMC registration and Specialist Register

Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status

Postgraduate degree in psychiatry (MRC Psych or equivalent)

Licence to practice with GMC

Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months

Job description

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an NHS Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Perinatal to lead assessment, treatment and management of perinatal mental health disorders across north Essex. The role requires independent work within a multidisciplinary team and close liaison with maternity, primary care and community services.

You will cover Mid Essex and NE Essex areas, coordinating care with Broomfield and Colchester Maternity Units.