Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Psychiatrist in Perinatal Mental Health
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Consultant Psychiatrist (0.8 WTE, 14month fixed term)
We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist (0.8 WTE, 14month fixed term) to join our Perinatal Mental Health Service in Somerset Foundation Trust. This is a countywide role, based in Bridgwater, working alongside a full-time specialty doctor and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for women experiencing severe perinatal mental illness.
- Deliver care through outpatient clinics, home visits, and joint working with maternity and community services.
- Strong links exist with the regional Mother and Baby Unit in Exeter, ensuring seamless care across settings.
- Provide visible clinical leadership.
- Act as Named Consultant for women under the Perinatal Team.
- Contribute to MDT meetings, safeguarding discussions, and joint clinics.
- Engage in teaching, postgraduate education, audit, research, and service development.
- Full support for CPD and study leave.
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Benefits
- A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to families.
- Enjoy a high quality of life in a forward-thinking, high-performing trust.
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