Job summary This Perinatal Service Cluster 3 has core work hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. The Perinatal Service Cluster 3 has a referral procedure, which includes an online referral form, available through the GMMH intranet and internet site and a duty system. Referrals can be initially discussed over the phone during office hours 9am- 5pm Monday- Friday by each team. Outside of office hours, emergency referrals will be made via the acute pathway usually Home Treatment Teams and Mental Health Liaison Teams. Referrers will be professionals involved in the care of women who may need access to the Perinatal Service Cluster 3 including health visitors, GPs and midwives. The duty system will ensure all referrals are processed in as timely a way as possible. The Perinatal duty worker will be a band 6 or above who will screen all referrals and discuss urgent or emergency referrals with the Clinical and Operational leads for allocation. Main duties of the job Will be the clinical leader of the Perinatal CMHT supported by the Operational leads. Have a lead role in the assessment, formulation and management of cases and will carry a caseload of patients with complex care needs and of patients deemed to present with increased risk in the perinatal period. Provide management in treatment resistant and complex presentations Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others. Preparation of Court Reports, Mental Health Review Tribunal and Managers' Hearings reports and attendance at subsequent hearings. These patients will predominantly be seen in the clinic setting but can also be seen in a variety of community settings if appropriate or necessary. Have a key role in chairing pre-birth planning meetings, alongside the community nurses, professionals' meetings and will run a pre-conception counselling clinic. Will be expected to respond to urgent and routine requests for advice and assessment along with the community nurses. Will have an important role in responding to advice requests particularly on the safety of psychotropic medication in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Run obstetric liaison clinics within the maternity setting and work in collaboration with the Specialist Perinatal Mental Midwife to plan pre and postnatal birth plans. About us Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond. Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users. Date posted 10 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 437-MD-6943748 Job locations Floor 11, Hexagon Tower Crumpsall Vale Manchester M9 8GQ Job description Job responsibilities For more information on the role please see attached detailed job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For more information on the role please see attached detailed job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Medical Degree Desirable MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Eligibility Essential Specialist Register GMC Registration Desirable Approved Clinician Person Specification Qualifications Essential Medical Degree Desirable MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Eligibility Essential Specialist Register GMC Registration Desirable Approved Clinician 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Address Floor 11, Hexagon Tower Crumpsall Vale Manchester M9 8GQ Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)