At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a multidisciplinary team in providing care for birthing parents with severe mental illness.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at the Clover Ward Mother and Baby Unit in Winchester.
- Benefits: Permanent part-time role with opportunities for professional development and service improvement.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with excellent career growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of parents and infants facing mental health challenges.
- Qualifications: Must have a recognised medical degree, MRCPsych, and experience in perinatal psychiatry.
The predicted salary is between 55300 - 64800 £ per year.
The post is a Consultant in Perinatal Psychiatry based at Clover Ward Mother and Baby Unit, Melbury Lodge, Winchester, a nationally commissioned 8‑bed inpatient service caring for birthing parents with severe mental illness and their infants. The unit provides 24/7 admissions and manages complex conditions including postpartum psychosis, bipolar disorder and severe depression. As the document states, the MBU undertakes the assessment, care and treatment of birthing parents with serious mental illness and supports the developing parent–infant relationship. The consultant will join a well established multidisciplinary team and contribute to integrated inpatient–community perinatal pathways across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Core responsibilities include:
- Clinical leadership, multidisciplinary team working, risk management, supervision of junior doctors and responsible clinician duties under the Mental Health Act.
- Service development, governance, teaching, participation in CPD and academic activity.
- Work with senior clinical team members to clarify roles, responsibilities, objectives, and patient safety; ensure staff understand decisions, patient care coordination, and provide information for contact if needed.
- Monitor and review team performance, identifying and correcting deficiencies to improve quality.
- Address problems openly and supportively using Trust procedures.
- Contribute to local business planning and broader strategic planning of the Trust.
- Attend and contribute to quarterly liaison network meetings to share good practice.
Qualifications:
- Recognised basic medical degree.
- MRCPsych or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration.
- Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register.
- CCT in General Adult Psychiatry (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent.
- Section 12 approval; Approved Clinician.
- Training or experience in perinatal psychiatry.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Professional Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Band: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part‑time
Job locations: Melbury Lodge Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5DG
