Consultant in Perinatal Psychiatry Clover ward MBU

Consultant in Perinatal Psychiatry Clover ward MBU

Closing date is 6th Aug 2026

Anticipated interview date(s) TBC

Job summary

The post is a Consultant in Perinatal Psychiatry based at Clover Ward Mother and Baby Unit, Melbury Lodge, Winchester, a nationally commissioned 8 bed 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, multidisciplinary team working, risk management, supervision of junior doctors and responsible clinician duties under the Mental Health Act. The role also involves service development, governance, teaching, participation in CPD and academic activity.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, multidisciplinary team working, risk management, supervision of junior doctors and responsible clinician duties under the Mental Health Act.
• Lead service development, governance, teaching, CPD and academic activity.
• Work with senior clinical team members to clarify roles, responsibilities, objectives, and patient safety; ensure staff understand decisions, patient care coordination, and provide information for contact if needed.
• Monitor and review team performance, identifying and correcting deficiencies to improve quality.
• Address problems openly and supportively using Trust procedures.
• Contribute to local business planning and broader strategic planning of the Trust.
• Attend and contribute to quarterly liaison network meetings to share good practice.

Qualifications

• 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 requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Band

Consultant

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part time

Reference number

348 MED SAC 11884

Job locations

• Melbury Lodge
• Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road
• Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5DG