Are you passionate about supporting mothers during one of the most important transitions of their life? Do you want to work in a supportive, patient-centric environment where collaboration is key? We’re looking for a dedicated, skilled and compassionate Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist to join our dynamic and friendly Community Perinatal Mental Health Team in Medway & Swale.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where we take an individualised approach for treating mental illness in new and expectant mothers and foster the developing bond between mother and baby.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert psychiatric care to women experiencing mental health issues during pregnancy and the postnatal period. Your role will be key in enabling the recovery and well-being of mothers while supporting the crucial attachment and relationship between mother and baby, ensuring the best possible outcomes for both. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead and provide expert clinical care for individuals experiencing perinatal mental health conditions. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team, including specialist perinatal nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, resident doctors, social workers, peer support workers, and nursery nurses ensuring a holistic and empathic approach to care.
Together, we support people through the unique challenges of the perinatal period, fostering positive mental health outcomes for mothers and their families.
Responsibilities:
To provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to women with perinatal mental health conditions. To work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing clinical leadership and supervision when appropriate. To provide expert assessment including risk assessment and formulate management plans in complex cases, including prescribing advice on psychotropic medication in pregnancy and breastfeeding and to women who plan a pregnancy. To work in a collaborative way with maternity services, primary care, health visiting, and children and family services ensuring a holistic, integrated approach to care. To be approved as a Responsible Clinician and act as Section 12(2) approved doctor for the purpose of Mental Health Act assessments. To support the development and training of acute hospital staff and mental health staff to increase knowledge and skills in perinatal mental health. To provide regular supervision for resident doctors and contribute to research, clinical governance and service development.
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing vital mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to a population of 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway.
Join our extensive network of medical professionals and contribute to making a positive impact. We offer exceptional professional development opportunities, allowing you to hone your skills while enjoying the high quality of life in the picturesque Garden of England.
Collaborate with the prestigious Kent and Medway Medical School, be at the forefront of integrated care, and prioritise individual well-being. If you're passionate about research, join our internationally recognised team and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare.
You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing brilliant care through brilliant people.
For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. The job description will provide you with the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The person specifications will detail the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required for the role.
Part time or job-share applications are welcome.
Our Benefits: A Recruitment Bonus of £15,000 Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000 Easy access to in-house research team and academic opportunity through Kent’s own Medical school Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme – Bank your annual leave to save up for that all important extended break Flexible working - just ask and we will try to help Excellent Learning and Development opportunities - We offer doctors at all grades the chance to engage in leadership, educational, research, quality improvement development and seek growth opportunities tailored to their areas of interest Free access to an independent counselling service Blue Light Card - A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts Car lease scheme A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMPT values and promote equality and diversity. If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment Bonus and/or Relocation Allowance, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team:
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This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where we take an individualised approach for treating mental illness in new and expectant mothers and foster the developing bond between mother and baby.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert psychiatric care to women experiencing mental health issues during pregnancy and the postnatal period. Your role will be key in enabling the recovery and well-being of mothers while supporting the crucial attachment and relationship between mother and baby, ensuring the best possible outcomes for both. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead and provide expert clinical care for individuals experiencing perinatal mental health conditions. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team, including specialist perinatal nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, resident doctors, social workers, peer support workers, and nursery nurses ensuring a holistic and empathic approach to care.
Together, we support people through the unique challenges of the perinatal period, fostering positive mental health outcomes for mothers and their families.
Responsibilities:
To provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to women with perinatal mental health conditions. To work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing clinical leadership and supervision when appropriate. To provide expert assessment including risk assessment and formulate management plans in complex cases, including prescribing advice on psychotropic medication in pregnancy and breastfeeding and to women who plan a pregnancy. To work in a collaborative way with maternity services, primary care, health visiting, and children and family services ensuring a holistic, integrated approach to care. To be approved as a Responsible Clinician and act as Section 12(2) approved doctor for the purpose of Mental Health Act assessments. To support the development and training of acute hospital staff and mental health staff to increase knowledge and skills in perinatal mental health. To provide regular supervision for resident doctors and contribute to research, clinical governance and service development.
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing vital mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to a population of 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway.
Join our extensive network of medical professionals and contribute to making a positive impact. We offer exceptional professional development opportunities, allowing you to hone your skills while enjoying the high quality of life in the picturesque Garden of England.
Collaborate with the prestigious Kent and Medway Medical School, be at the forefront of integrated care, and prioritise individual well-being. If you're passionate about research, join our internationally recognised team and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare.
You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing brilliant care through brilliant people.
For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. The job description will provide you with the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The person specifications will detail the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required for the role.
Part time or job-share applications are welcome.
Our Benefits: A Recruitment Bonus of £15,000 Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000 Easy access to in-house research team and academic opportunity through Kent’s own Medical school Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme – Bank your annual leave to save up for that all important extended break Flexible working - just ask and we will try to help Excellent Learning and Development opportunities - We offer doctors at all grades the chance to engage in leadership, educational, research, quality improvement development and seek growth opportunities tailored to their areas of interest Free access to an independent counselling service Blue Light Card - A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts Car lease scheme A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMPT values and promote equality and diversity. If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment Bonus and/or Relocation Allowance, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team:
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