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- Prif leoliad
- Perinatal
- Gradd
- MC75
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- Oriau
- Rhan-amser - 6 sesiwn yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 333-J-PE-SA-0008
- Cyflogwr
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
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- NHS
- Gwefan
- SK&C Mental Health Centre
- Tref
- London
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- £59,175 - £95,400 plus £2162 London weighting allowance, per annum pro rata
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- 25/05/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr

Speciality Doctor in Perinatal Psychiatry
MC75
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic part-time Specialty Doctor to work on our Perinatal Service in the Kensington and Chelsea Borough, based at SK&C Mental Health Centre
You will join a team that delivers specialist community perinatal mental health service (PMHS), which integrate maternity services, community and primary care services. We respond rapidly to presentations within the maternity context and address the risks to both mothers and infants of perinatal illness We focus on prevention, early detection with NICE guidelines and based in the community, close to mothers and babies.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
Provide clinical assessment and interventions for the patients managed by the PMHteam and to support members of the multidisciplinary team
Provide good service quality and performance
Support training needs of psychiatry trainees and medical students and MDT team if need arises
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
CNWL is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We provide healthcare to a third of London, Milton Keynes and parts of Kent, Surrey and Hampshire. Our services are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
CNWL has established a high-quality multidisciplinary community and liaison perinatal mental health service across five London Boroughs. CNWL Perinatal Mental Health Service (PMHS) comprises specialist multidisciplinary perinatal mental health teams five boroughs served by the trust (Brent, Harrow, Hillingdon, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster) enabling the delivery of evidence based perinatal mental health care through a coordinated multidisciplinary specialist approach across maternity, primary and secondary care, tertiary specialist services, social care and voluntary sector.
CNWL Perinatal Mental Health Service (PMHS) comprises specialist multidisciplinary perinatal mental health teams five boroughs served by the trust (Brent, Harrow, Hillingdon, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster) enabling the delivery of evidence based perinatal mental health care through a coordinated multidisciplinary specialist approach across maternity, primary and secondary care, tertiary specialist services, social care and voluntary sector.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
The duties of the post include the mental health assessment and review of patients experiencing mental health problems during the perinatal period that reside in the RBKC. The post-holder will work with a medical team consisting of a Consultant Psychiatrist. Assessments include community perinatal mental health review as well as ward based review within Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Maternity Unit.
The post-holder will contribute to the supervision of the trainees/medical students, clinical discussion and support for other non-medical MDT members and is expected to contribute and write perinatal care plans, safeguarding reports for social care and attend pre-birth planning meetings, discharge from maternity or MBU meetings and children and families safeguarding meetings.
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and to provide expertise within the department and upholding professional standards at all times. Made referrals to other professionals as required, including children or adult safeguarding referrals.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Medical degree
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Psychiatric training/work experience
Meini prawf dymunol
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Relevant higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
- Perinatal psychiatric training and/or experience
Eligibility
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 1 months of appointment
Meini prawf dymunol
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of assessing and treating patients in acute and community psychiatric settings
- Evidence of interest in Perinatal and Women’s Mental Health
- Section 12 approved
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (spoken and written)
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Demonstrate the leadership skills required to function as a doctor
- IT skills relevant to working in a modern NHS environment
- Knowledge of risk assessment and management
- Ability to engage and work effectively with obstetric and paediatric and health visiting colleagues as well as colleagues within Primary Care and Mental Health Services
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Meini prawf dymunol
- Knowledge and or training of recent developments and drug advances in perinatal psychiatry
- Knowledge and or training regarding Perinatal mental illness, risks associated and key issues associated with the perinatal period
- Understanding and or experience working within the legal safeguarding framework for adults and children
- Experience in leading a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in Perinatal Mental Health Services And/or Liaison Psychiatry
- Other relevant experience (e.g. specific psychological therapies)
- Knowledge and or experience working with medical services, social care and the volunteer sector
- Knowledge of risks assessment in children and work with children and family social care
- Awareness of current issues in developing and managing Perinatal Mental Health Services Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Participating in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation/development
Meini prawf dymunol
- Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
- Understanding of the principles of teaching clinicians in professions allied to perinatal psychiatry (e.g. midwives, obstetricians, health visitors, social workers
- Teaching qualification (e.g. Certificate or Diploma)
Attitude and Personal Qualities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Able to manage crisis
- Able to work as a active member of the MDT
- The post holder should be dynamic, and have a clear ability to become a leader and to work across teams and agencies
- Genuine commitment to improving the lives of women with mental illness in the perinatal period
- Capacity to manage cultural diversity in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to effectively deal with pressure
- Thoroughness and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
- Reliability and honesty
- Flexible approach to working practice
- Positive approach to job planning and appraisal processes
Meini prawf dymunol
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
- Has led clinical audits/QIP leading to service change
- High level of commitment to developing Perinatal Mental Health Services
- Commitment to developing self as a leader of transformational improvement to Perinatal Mental Health Services
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Dr Chrissy Jayarajah
- Teitl y swydd
- Consultant Psychiatrist
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
Rhestr swyddi gyda Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust yn Meddygol a deintyddol neu bob sector