Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a committed Consultant Perinatal
Psychiatrist to join our specialist secondary mental health team. The post is based at Farm Lodge, The Bradgate
Unit within the Local Mental Health Service. You will work in partnership with
members of multi-disciplinary teams, both operationally and strategically to
drive forward innovation delivering the best care for our patients.
The Education Lead role will provide support to the Director of Medical Education and Associate Medical Director who are responsible for Postgraduate and Undergraduate medical education.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to work in partnership at
both strategic and operational levels with relevant and external
stakeholders. The post holder will need
to ensure that people who use services, carers and advocates are treated with
respect and dignity
Provide
clinical leadership to the MDT responsible for the Consultant's agreed area.
The
Consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients and for the
proper functioning of the department. The consultant will liaise with the
General Practitioners, hospital and community specialists and other agencies
wherever relevant.
The
Consultant will also undertake the administrative duties associated with the
care of patients and the running of the clinical department, including the
prioritisation of the case load according to need.
The
appointee will be responsible with the other consultants and other professional
colleagues for the provision of a comprehensive perinatal mental health service
to the district.
The post holder, who needs to be
Section 12 approved under the Mental Health Act, will join the consultant non
resident on-call rota.
You will take a collaborative approach in overseeing the developing Undergraduate education and provide operational support to the Director of Medical Education to ensure the good standards of education are provided to GP and other trainee doctors working in the Trust
About us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific Perinatal
Responsibilities
Understanding
of the normal psychological changes that take place in pregnancy and in the
early postnatal period, in relation to identity, becoming a parent, couple
relationship and the developing relationship with the infant from pregnancy
onwards.
Understanding
of psychopharmacokinetic and psychopharmacodynamic alterations occurring in
pregnancy, the early puerperium and in breastfeeding.
Understanding
of physical problems which may arise during the patient journey through
pregnancy and the puerperium, including the physiology and complications of
childbirth.
Understanding
of legislation and guidance in relation to child protection and welfare.
Understanding
of embryology, foetal and early infant development.
Understanding
of the normal motherinfant relationship and its
development through early
childhood.
Understand
the prediction, prevention, detection and management of mental disorder in
pregnant and postnatal women, the interrelationship between mental disorder and
pregnancy and the postpartum period, and the wider effects of mental disorder
on child development and the motherinfant relationship.
Diagnose
and formulate management plans in complex cases, including decisions on
prescribing in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Assess
and manage risk, including suicide risk, in relation to the pregnancy, and risk
to children. Deliver care which responds to maternity time scales.
Provide
prescribing advice on psychotropic medication in pregnancy and breastfeeding to
women and their families, general psychiatry, maternity and primary care
services.
Provide
expert assessment of the motherinfant relationship in the context of acute
maternal mental disorder.
Understanding
of policies and national guidelines relating to perinatal psychiatry, and
maternal and child health, including those from the Maternal Deaths Enquiry,
NICE, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN), and relevant
government strategic policy documents.
Work
in a collaborative way with other psychiatric services, maternity services,
primary care, health visiting and childcare social work to ensure optimum
outcomes for the patient and her child.
Work
by involvement of the woman, and her family where appropriate, as an active
partner in treatment, including facilitation of the patients ability to make
informed decisions about her care and the welfare of her pregnancy/child.
Specific
Leadership responsibilities
Awareness
of service specification framework and commissioning guidelines as these
develop. Leading on the process of revision and accreditation of own and other
perinatal services, in accordance with national guidelines.
Skills
in the participation in, and responsibility for, clinical governance
activities, including audit of practice in relation to other perinatal
specialist services, and encouraging and supporting colleagues in their
participation. Liaising with health
commissioners and providers to promote an understanding of the epidemiology and
needs of the patient group, including updates in evidence-based practice, to
inform service development and delivery.
Advocating
for the mental health needs of pregnant and postnatal women and for the
promotion of infant health and development in the context of maternal mental
illness.
Developing
partnerships between agencies involved in the care of pregnant and postnatal
women who experience mental disorder, including primary care, health visits,
maternity services, childcare social work, general psychiatry, and the
voluntary sector.
Develop
and extend links with East Midlands Perinatal Psychiatry Network, which
includes Perinatal Consultants from other local services and actively involve
in quality improvement of the service based on evidence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific Perinatal
Responsibilities
Understanding
of the normal psychological changes that take place in pregnancy and in the
early postnatal period, in relation to identity, becoming a parent, couple
relationship and the developing relationship with the infant from pregnancy
onwards.
Understanding
of psychopharmacokinetic and psychopharmacodynamic alterations occurring in
pregnancy, the early puerperium and in breastfeeding.
Understanding
of physical problems which may arise during the patient journey through
pregnancy and the puerperium, including the physiology and complications of
childbirth.
Understanding
of legislation and guidance in relation to child protection and welfare.
Understanding
of embryology, foetal and early infant development.
Understanding
of the normal motherinfant relationship and its
development through early
childhood.
Understand
the prediction, prevention, detection and management of mental disorder in
pregnant and postnatal women, the interrelationship between mental disorder and
pregnancy and the postpartum period, and the wider effects of mental disorder
on child development and the motherinfant relationship.
Diagnose
and formulate management plans in complex cases, including decisions on
prescribing in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Assess
and manage risk, including suicide risk, in relation to the pregnancy, and risk
to children. Deliver care which responds to maternity time scales.
Provide
prescribing advice on psychotropic medication in pregnancy and breastfeeding to
women and their families, general psychiatry, maternity and primary care
services.
Provide
expert assessment of the motherinfant relationship in the context of acute
maternal mental disorder.
Understanding
of policies and national guidelines relating to perinatal psychiatry, and
maternal and child health, including those from the Maternal Deaths Enquiry,
NICE, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN), and relevant
government strategic policy documents.
Work
in a collaborative way with other psychiatric services, maternity services,
primary care, health visiting and childcare social work to ensure optimum
outcomes for the patient and her child.
Work
by involvement of the woman, and her family where appropriate, as an active
partner in treatment, including facilitation of the patients ability to make
informed decisions about her care and the welfare of her pregnancy/child.
Specific
Leadership responsibilities
Awareness
of service specification framework and commissioning guidelines as these
develop. Leading on the process of revision and accreditation of own and other
perinatal services, in accordance with national guidelines.
Skills
in the participation in, and responsibility for, clinical governance
activities, including audit of practice in relation to other perinatal
specialist services, and encouraging and supporting colleagues in their
participation. Liaising with health
commissioners and providers to promote an understanding of the epidemiology and
needs of the patient group, including updates in evidence-based practice, to
inform service development and delivery.
Advocating
for the mental health needs of pregnant and postnatal women and for the
promotion of infant health and development in the context of maternal mental
illness.
Developing
partnerships between agencies involved in the care of pregnant and postnatal
women who experience mental disorder, including primary care, health visits,
maternity services, childcare social work, general psychiatry, and the
voluntary sector.
Develop
and extend links with East Midlands Perinatal Psychiatry Network, which
includes Perinatal Consultants from other local services and actively involve
in quality improvement of the service based on evidence.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical expertise in specialty / sub specialty
- Excellence clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub specialist experience within NHS or comparable service
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRC Psych or equivalent
- Entry on to the Specialist Register, CCT or equivalent
- Eligible for CCT or equivalent within 6mths of the interview date
- GMC Registration with a licence to Practice
- Approved/eligible for Approved Clinician Status and Section 12
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of medical education
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Diploma
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- Additional clinical qualifications
- Experience as a researcher
- Clinical expertise in the specialty/sub specialty
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical expertise in specialty / sub specialty
- Excellence clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub specialist experience within NHS or comparable service
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRC Psych or equivalent
- Entry on to the Specialist Register, CCT or equivalent
- Eligible for CCT or equivalent within 6mths of the interview date
- GMC Registration with a licence to Practice
- Approved/eligible for Approved Clinician Status and Section 12
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of medical education
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Diploma
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- Additional clinical qualifications
- Experience as a researcher
- Clinical expertise in the specialty/sub specialty
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
