Consultant Psychiatrist

About the role

We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist (0.8WTE, 14‑month fixed term) to join our Perinatal Mental Health Service in the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This county‑wide position is based in Bridgwater, working alongside a full‑time specialty doctor and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. In this role you will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for women experiencing severe perinatal mental illness, delivering care through outpatient clinics, home visits and joint working with maternity and community services. You will act as the Named Consultant for women under the Perinatal Team and contribute to MDT meetings, safeguarding discussions and joint clinics. Key responsibilities

Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for women experiencing perinatal mental illness via 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 Section17 leave. Undertake Mental Health Act assessments as a Section12 approved doctor. Attend and contribute to weekly multidisciplinary team meetings, complex case discussions and safeguarding meetings. Collaborate 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. Qualifications and experience

Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) with full GMC registration, licence to practise; entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility within 6months of CCT/CESR. Approvals: Mental Health Act Approved Clinician / Section12 approval. Postgraduate training: MRCPsych passed with evidence of competencies to fulfil the consultant role in community psychiatry. Minimum of 3years supervised training in an ST4‑6 equivalent programme. Teaching accreditation for training and supervision of junior doctors. Competence to work without direct supervision, clear logical thinking and ability to lead and develop services. Driving licence or ability to travel between sites; meets professional health requirements. Higher academic qualification such as MD, PhD or equivalent. Evidence of involvement in a research project within the last two years. Experience teaching medical students, doctors in training and multidisciplinary teams, with ability to present effectively using varied methods. Evidence of general management training and self‑development in recruitment, leadership, planning, change management and appraisal. Demonstrated ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust. Prior 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. Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and across agencies. Benefits

Flexible working options to help you balance work and life. NHS pension scheme for long‑term financial security. Generous annual leave allowance. Strong focus on career development. Access to the Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining and leisure activities, plus NHS‑specific perks. Salary

£109,725.00to£145,478.00 yearly.

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