Job summary
The Cluster 3 Perinatal Community Mental Health Service sits within the GM-wide Perinatal Community Service which is made up of three Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Teams. Cluster 3 covers North Manchester, Rochdale, Oldham and Tameside. There are 2 posts available, one post is for North Manchester and the other post is for Rochdale & Oldham.

The postholder will be the clinical leader of the Perinatal CMHT supported by the Operational leads and will undertake assessments of referrals/ admissions to the service. The Postholder will have a lead role in the assessment, formulation and management of cases and will carry a caseload of patients. The postholder will provide clinical supervision for trainees in gaining core psychiatric experience and in achieving competencies in core general psychiatry. The postholder will lead clinical decision making in the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high quality care and develop service clinical priorities in line with national and professional guidance and standards.

The team consists of:

• 3 x WTE Substantive Consultant Psychiatrist
• GP Trainees (occasionally)
• 1 x WTE Team Manager
• 1 x Senior Practitioner
• Community Psychiatric Nurses
• 1 x WTE Consultant Psychologist
• 1 x WTE Medical Secretary
• 1 X WTE Team Administrator

Main duties of the job

• The perinatal Consultant Psychiatrist (CP) will be the clinical leader of the Perinatal CMHT supported by the Operational leads. The CP will prioritise women depending on clinical need and ensure recommended timeframes are met. Undertake assessments of referrals/ admissions to the service
• They will 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.
• Work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including external partners across maternity, social care, health visiting and primary care.
• The CP will 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 over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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.

Details
Date posted: 19 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 437-MD-8165591
Job locations: Manchester, Manchester, M40 5BP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Eligibility
Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
• Will have completed at least four years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part time basis) at least 2 years of which will be in a core training programme in a relevant specialty, or will have equivalent experience and competencies

Skills
Essential

• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge

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).

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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).