Specialty Doctor in Perinatal Psychiatry
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We are seeking a keen and enthusiastic Specialty Doctor to join our Specialist Mother and Baby Mental Health Service (SMABS) 10 PAs. SMABS is a community perinatal mental health service commissioned by Bradford District Care Foundation Trust. Across the catchment of Bradford, Airedale and Craven there are approximately 8,000 live births per year, with the main maternity hospital sites at Bradford (6,000 births) and Airedale (2,000 births).
SMABS accepts referrals from any sector of the health service, including midwives, health visitors, GPs, CPNs, Obstetricians, Psychologists and Psychiatrists, as well as social workers and voluntary sector practitioners. Referrals are accepted for patients with serious perinatal mental health problems who are pregnant or up to one year postpartum, or who require preconception advice.
Responsibilities
* Provide community perinatal psychiatric service to women with serious perinatal mental health problems, including pregnancy and up to one year postpartum, or referred for preconception advice.
* Offer expertise in bio‑psycho‑social assessment, formulation, diagnosis, and management with complex mental health needs in the perinatal period.
* Conduct assessments and clinical contacts in a variety of settings, and develop comprehensive risk assessment and management plans.
* Work collaboratively and compassionately with women and their families.
* Contribute to and work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a comprehensive approach to patient care.
* Collaborate in close liaison with the regional inpatient Mother and Baby Unit for care planning and discharge planning.
* Work in partnership with the General Adult Psychiatry Service, specialist services (including CAMHS) and other partner services.
Closing date: 2nd November 2025.
Shortlisting will begin on 3rd November 2025. Interviews will be scheduled by confirmation.
Benefits
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements and offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:
* Increase mileage rates for over £3,500.
* Wide range of health and wellbeing support packages.
* Internal and external development and learning opportunities.
* Support for the Armed Forces and bronze award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on our Green Plan. All staff are encouraged and supported to participate in training and to implement sustainable quality improvement.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Right to work in the UK – Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details. If you require a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. Prior to appointment, you will be asked to confirm your right to work and reside in the UK, and you must notify your manager of any change in status. Failure to maintain a valid right to work may result in termination of employment.
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