Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit a Specialty Doctor to work in the West London Tri-borough Perinatal Mental Health Service. The post is a one year fixed-term, full time post, that is in line with the new terms and conditions introduced in April 2021.
The West London Tri-borough Perinatal Mental Health Service comprises three borough based teams providing specialist, multidisciplinary perinatal mental health care for women from preconception, during pregnancy and up to a year postnatal.
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic specialty doctor, with competencies, knowledge and skills relevant to perinatal psychiatry who will work primarily across two boroughs (Hounslow and Ealing). The post holder will work under the supervision of the Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist, but will also have opportunities to develop greater supervisory and leadership roles.
This post will also provide an opportunity for career progression for highly experienced specialty doctors and support those looking to acquire competencies to support AC or CESR application, if desired.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will:
- Work closely with the perinatal consultants, providing medical input into the clinical work of other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Conduct assessments of perinatal psychiatric presentations in acute and non-acute settings.
- Provide immediate and medium-term management of perinatal psychiatric illness.
- Assessment of capacity, and understanding of the MCA as it applies to antenatal care and obstetric interventions.
- Use clinical skills in coordinating multidisciplinary specialist input across maternity, primary and secondary care, tertiary specialist services, social care and voluntary sector.
- Will screen for parent-infant relationship difficulties.
More information outlining the activities/ duties of this role can be found on the attached job description.
About us
The Tri-Borough Perinatal Mental Health Service is diverse, energetic and welcoming. The service is organised around the specific needs of women and their families and we are proud of the care and treatment that we offer. We are fortunate to have expanded significantly in recent years, allowing us to see more women and for longer and further to offer them a range a interventions, tailored to their needs. The service benefits from an excellent working relationship with a group of committed experts by experience, who are key in driving service change and development.
Our 3,982 staff care for people in hospital and in the community, helping them to recover and go on to lead full and productive lives. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country.
We provide care and treatment for more than 800,000 people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow, delivering services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries and care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units.
We'rerated good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Together, we're committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve.
We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and experience of mental illness.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for Specialty Doctor in Perinatal Psychiatry for more information
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for Specialty Doctor in Perinatal Psychiatry for more information
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty doctor in a relevant specialty or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
Desirable
- Possession of MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
- Other postgraduate degrees eg MSc, MD, MRCP etc.
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration with license to practice
Desirable
- Section 12 (2) Approval under Mental Health Act 1983 or be eligible for approval.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in General Adult Psychiatry
Desirable
- Experience working in perinatal psychiatry
- Experience in detention of patients under the MHA (1983).
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working and ability to provide leadership for the team
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working and ability to provide leadership for the team
- Evidence of effective partnership working with non-mental health professionals
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Demonstrate ability to communicate comprehensively yet concisely and clearly in the verbal and written form.
- Demonstrate the ability to treat patients, carers and colleagues with respect and dignity, adopting a culturally sensitive approach.
Desirable
- Demonstrate the ability to use a range of therapeutic interventions in order to improve outcomes
- Knowledge of Perinatal Psychiatry, including national standards and guidance
- Knowledge of infant health and development relevant to perinatal psychiatry
- Good working knowledge of the interface between the MCA and MHA.
- Experience of writing reports for the Mental Health Review Tribunals.
- Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
Academic, Leadership and Management Skills & Commitment to lifelong learning
Essential
- Evidence of teaching and training abilities
- Commitment to develop and improve the service as a whole, in line with the Trust's values and priorities.
- Demonstrates an ability to know your own limitations and seek support/advice when required.
- Demonstrate an ability and willingness to reflect on your own mistakes and learn lessons
Desirable
- Evidence of delivering training to mental health and non-mental health staff.
- Experience of personally conducting audits and service improvement projects
- An interest in management and service development
- Enthusiasm, demonstration of initiative and innovation
- Demonstrate ability to manage own time effectively with appropriate prioritisation and delegation skills.
- Have a working knowledge of social media and its utility in service development and promotion of mental health services and integration
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty doctor in a relevant specialty or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
Desirable
- Possession of MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
- Other postgraduate degrees eg MSc, MD, MRCP etc.
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration with license to practice
Desirable
- Section 12 (2) Approval under Mental Health Act 1983 or be eligible for approval.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in General Adult Psychiatry
Desirable
- Experience working in perinatal psychiatry
- Experience in detention of patients under the MHA (1983).
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working and ability to provide leadership for the team
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working and ability to provide leadership for the team
- Evidence of effective partnership working with non-mental health professionals
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Demonstrate ability to communicate comprehensively yet concisely and clearly in the verbal and written form.
- Demonstrate the ability to treat patients, carers and colleagues with respect and dignity, adopting a culturally sensitive approach.
Desirable
- Demonstrate the ability to use a range of therapeutic interventions in order to improve outcomes
- Knowledge of Perinatal Psychiatry, including national standards and guidance
- Knowledge of infant health and development relevant to perinatal psychiatry
- Good working knowledge of the interface between the MCA and MHA.
- Experience of writing reports for the Mental Health Review Tribunals.
- Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
Academic, Leadership and Management Skills & Commitment to lifelong learning
Essential
- Evidence of teaching and training abilities
- Commitment to develop and improve the service as a whole, in line with the Trust's values and priorities.
- Demonstrates an ability to know your own limitations and seek support/advice when required.
- Demonstrate an ability and willingness to reflect on your own mistakes and learn lessons
Desirable
- Evidence of delivering training to mental health and non-mental health staff.
- Experience of personally conducting audits and service improvement projects
- An interest in management and service development
- Enthusiasm, demonstration of initiative and innovation
- Demonstrate ability to manage own time effectively with appropriate prioritisation and delegation skills.
- Have a working knowledge of social media and its utility in service development and promotion of mental health services and integration
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.
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.
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).
