Consultant Psychiatrist (Perinatal) - Watford
| Posting date: | 18 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £109,725.00 to £145,478.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £109725.00 - £145478.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 December 2025 |
| Location: | Watford, WD17 3XE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9367-25-0992 |
Summary
Regular or ad hoc supervision on clinical matters with members of the team. Provide Telephone advice and liaison to GPs, Obstetricians and Psychiatrist colleagues about management of Perinatal Mental Health disorders. Maintain high clinical standards and develop the skills of the team. Lead a culture of high quality clinical care. Explore new innovations in delivering care. Provide clinical leadership to the team as part of the Perinatal Quality Network. Maintain good working relationships with colleagues in other HPFT psychiatric services and with colleagues in primary and secondary care colleagues, including Obstetric and Midwifery Services; Health Visitors, Childrens Services and Third Sector agencies. Communicate clearly and responsively about patient care with all of the above. Promote good physical health and engagement with antenatal and primary care physical health services; Ensure screening and interventions for metabolic complications related to medication, Lithium monitoring, and adherence to the Clozapine protocols.