About this role
Job summary
The post is a Consultant in Perinatal Psychiatry based at Clover Ward Mother and Baby Unit, Melbury Lodge, Winchester, a nationally commissioned 8bed 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, MDT working, risk management, supervision of junior doctors, and providing Responsible Clinician duties under the Mental Health Act. The role also involves service development, governance, teaching, and participation in CPD. The job plan comprises 7 PAs (5 DCC, 2 SPA) with ward rounds, CPAs, supervision and academic activity.
The Trust offers strong support structures, including mentoring, wellbeing programmes, study leave, and opportunities for teaching and research. Candidates must hold MRCPsych, GMC registration, Section 12 approval, and experience in perinatal psychiatry.
Main duties of the job
Work with other senior clinical team members to ensure that colleagues understand the professional status and specialty of all team members, their roles and responsibilities in the team.
Work with other senior clinical team members to ensure that staff are clear about their individual and team objectives, their personal and collective responsibilities for patient and public safety.
Work with other senior clinical team members to ensure that all team members have an opportunity to contribute to discussions and that they understand and accept the decisions taken.
Work with other senior clinical team members to ensure that each patient's care is properly coordinated and managed, and that patients are given information about whom to contact if they have questions or concerns; this is particularly important when patient care is shared between teams.
Work with other senior clinical team members to monitor and regularly review the team's performance and take steps to correct deficiencies and improve quality.
Work with other senior clinical team members to deal openly and supportively with problems in the conduct, performance or health of team members through Trust procedures..
Participate in business planning for the locality and, as appropriate, contribute to the broader strategic and planning work of the Trust.
To attend and contribute to the quarterly liaison network meeting to share good practice and develop a network of liaison colleague support.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Job description Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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 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 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Melbury Lodge
Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 5DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)