Specialty Doctor in Perinatal Psychiatry

Specialty Doctor in Perinatal Psychiatry

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We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Specialty Doctor to join our Specialist Mother and Baby Mental Health Service (SMABS), which serves over 8,000 live births per year across Bradford, Airedale and Craven. The service provides early intervention and comprehensive care for women with significant perinatal mental health problems.

Closing date: 11th January 2026

Shortlisting: 12th January 2026

Interviews: Late January/Early February 2026

• Provide a community perinatal psychiatric service to women with serious perinatal mental health problems, up to 1 year postpartum, including preconception advice.
• Conduct bio‑psycho‑social assessment, formulation, diagnosis and management for complex mental health needs in the perinatal period; perform comprehensive risk assessment and management planning.
• Deliver clinical contacts across a range of settings, working collaboratively with women and their families with compassion.
• Contribute as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a comprehensive approach to patient care.
• Coordinate with the regional inpatient Mother and Baby Unit for care and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with Adult Psychiatry Service, CAMHS and partner services to provide integrated care.

• We Care – Respect and empathy, valuing difference.
• We Listen – Understand peoples’ views and respond to their needs.
• We Deliver – Provide excellent services and support partners.

• Flexible working arrangements to balance work and home life.
• Increase mileage rates for > £3500.
• Health and wellbeing support packages.
• Internal and external development and learning opportunities.
• Support for Armed Forces personnel and Bronze Award recognition.
• Commitment to environmental and social sustainability via Green Plan; staff encouraged to participate in training and improvement activities.

Right to work in the UK:
Applicants must provide confirmation of UK work and residence rights. The Trust only offers sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles; roles cannot be offered to individuals who do not meet Trust or Home Office sponsorship criteria. Applicants must promptly inform their manager if their right‑to‑work status changes.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all eligible candidates.