Vacancy – Specialist Perinatal Service (SPS)
The Specialist Perinatal Service (SPS) in Cluster 1 is responsible for the assessment and management of women with moderate to severe mental illness in the perinatal period, preconception counselling and obstetric liaison with maternity services. The maternity services for Cluster 1 are based at Manchester St Mary’s, Wythenshawe Hospital and Stepping Hill Hospital. Team Composition
2 Substantive Consultant Psychiatrists (this being the third post) 1 Specialty Doctor (0.8 WTE) 1 Higher Trainee 1 Team Manager Community Psychiatric Nurses Occupational Therapists Social Worker Community Nursery Nurses Psychologists Medical Secretaries Team Administrators Clinical Responsibilities
Provide medical leadership for MDT meetings and for the community team Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessment and develop treatment plans for community patients Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary and multi‑professional meetings Act as the Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and perform duties in accordance with the code of practice Renew and maintain Responsible Clinician status following agreed procedures Carry out comprehensive risk assessments and participate in Trust’s risk‑management processes Maintain a high level of effective communication and work flexibly and cooperatively with other parts of the service, including community teams, inpatient units, community mental health teams, maternity services and primary care Liaise with families and carers Leadership Responsibilities
Lead clinical decision making in the multidisciplinary team to ensure delivery of high‑quality care Develop service clinical priorities in line with national and professional guidance and standards, including Perinatal Quality Network (PQN) Standards Engage with service transformation programmes, including attendance at consultant meetings for the service and directorate Develop clinical pathways For more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification. This advert closes on Sunday 31 May 2026.
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