Specialty Doctor in Perinatal Mental Health

Job summary

Live, work, and thrive in one of the UK's most desirable locations

Are you ready to take the next step in your career while enjoying an exceptional quality of life? Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is offering a unique opportunity to join our Perinatal Mental Health Team in Mid Cornwall.

Why Cornwall?

Nestled in one of the UK's most sought-after regions, Cornwall offers:

Stunning beaches and unspoilt countryside right on your doorstep

A family-friendly environment with excellent schools and welcoming communities

A slower pace of life balanced with vibrant cultural, food, and arts scenes

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking consultant who can provide strong clinical leadership and help shape the future of our services. Whether your interests lie in service development, research, or teaching alongside clinical practice, we will support you to pursue them.

What We Offer

Generous relocation and recruitment package to make your move stress-free

Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements designed to support a positive work-life balance

Opportunities for professional growth, including involvement in research, teaching, and service innovation

The chance to make a real impact, influencing service development while delivering high-quality care

Join us in shaping the future of mental health care in Cornwall - and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will serve as the Specialty Doctor for individuals being treated within the perinatal pathway, duties will include:

Active participation in, and sometimes chairing, a weekly Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting; and attending any relevant additional professionals meetings

Regular Outpatient Clinics & Domiciliary Visits

In-reaching into local Maternity Units

Engagement in Child Protection processes, for example writing reports for and attending Child Protection Conferences

Working flexibly in order to respond to clinical emergencies, when appropriate

Providing advice and leadership to the team for medication and more complex cases

Providing clinical advice, including medication advice, to colleagues working in primary care

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.