Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist Cluster 2

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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist Cluster 2

The closing date is 30 September 2026

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Job summary

The 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 care

The 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 job

o 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 doctor

o 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 us

Greater 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.

Details

Date posted

19 August 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-MD-8157205

Job locations

Bolton

Bolton

BL1 8PB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Eligibilty

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Skills

Essential

• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Eligibilty

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Skills

Essential

• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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 Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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 details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bolton

Bolton

BL1 8PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bolton

Bolton

BL1 8PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Dr Sarah Jones

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

19 August 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-MD-8157205

Job locations

Bolton

Bolton

BL1 8PB

United Kingdom

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