Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist Cluster 2

Job summaryThe Greater Manchester Perinatal Service has been developed to deliver perinatal mental health care in an integrated manner across the whole system. This is an opportunity to join a well-established, reputable perinatal service that delivers perinatal mental health care in a unique manner based on a whole system approach. We are looking for enthusiastic, committed individuals with a passion for delivering high-quality perinatal mental health careThe Postholder will be the clinical leader of the SPS supported by the Operational leads, a Core Trainee and Substantive Specialty doctor.The postholder carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessment and provide treatment for inpatients on the ward. The postholder will be expected to respond to urgent and routine requests for advice and assessment along with the community nurses. The postholder will supervise trainee psychiatrists and will ensure sound clinical practice and will support trainees to undertake audit and quality improvement work.Main duties of the jobo Provide Medical leadership for MDT meetings.o Carry out comprehensive psychiatric Assessment and provide treatment for inpatients on the ward.o Support ward-based staff to manage psychiatric emergencieso Conduct patient reviews and lead Multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews and multi-professional meetings.o Be the responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983(amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance to the code of practice.o Renew and maintain Responsible Clinician status according to agreed procedures.o Carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trust's risk management processes.o Provide medical leadership to the inpatient ward team.o Maintain a high level of effective communication and work flexibly and cooperatively with other parts of the service including other wards and inpatient units, community mental health teams, services and primary careo Liaison with Families and Carerso Complete reports for Mental Health Tribunals with the support of the Staff Grade doctoro Lead clinical decision making in the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.o Develop service clinical priorities in line with national and professional guidance and standards.o Engage with service transformation programmes including attendance at consultant meetings for their service and directorate.About usGreater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.DetailsDate posted19 August 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum pro rata
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number437-MD- Job locationsBoltonBoltonBL1 8PBUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesFor more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialMB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Eligibilty
EssentialFully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointmentIncluded on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six monthsApproved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentApproved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Skills
EssentialExcellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialMB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Eligibilty
EssentialFully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointmentIncluded on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six monthsApproved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentApproved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Skills
EssentialExcellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameGreater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustAddressBoltonBoltonBL1 8PBUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameGreater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustAddressBoltonBoltonBL1 8PBUnited KingdomEmployer's website