Specialty Doctor in Perinatal Mental Health

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Live, work, and thrive in one of the UK’s most desirable locations

Are you ready to take the next step in your career while enjoying an exceptional quality of life? Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is offering a unique opportunity to join our Perinatal Mental Health Team in Mid Cornwall. Whilst this role is advertised as less than full time, there is the potential for a full time post for the right applicant.

Why Cornwall?

Nestled in one of the UK’s most sought-after regions, Cornwall offers:

Stunning beaches and unspoilt countryside right on your doorstep

A family-friendly environment with excellent schools and welcoming communities

A slower pace of life balanced with vibrant cultural, food, and arts scenes

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking consultant who can provide strong clinical leadership and help shape the future of our services. Whether your interests lie in service development, research, or teaching alongside clinical practice, we will support you to pursue them.

What We Offer

Generous relocation and recruitment package to make your move stress-free

Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements designed to support a positive work-life balance

Opportunities for professional growth, including involvement in research, teaching, and service innovation

The chance to make a real impact, influencing service development while delivering high-quality care

Join us in shaping the future of mental health care in Cornwall – and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will serve as the Specialty Doctor for individuals being treated within the perinatal pathway, duties will include:

Active participation in, and sometimes chairing, a weekly Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting; and attending any relevant additional professionals meetings

Regular Outpatient Clinics & Domiciliary Visits

In-reaching into local Maternity Units

Engagement in Child Protection processes, for example writing reports for and attending Child Protection Conferences

Working flexibly in order to respond to clinical emergencies, when appropriate

Providing advice and leadership to the team for medication and more complex cases

Providing clinical advice, including medication advice, to colleagues working in primary care

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 4 Years Post Graduate Experience
  • 2 Years Pschiarty Expereince

Desirable

  • Experience working with Perinatal Mental Health patients

Qualfications

Essential

  • Recognised Medical Qualification
  • GMC Registration and a License to Practice
  • Pass in MRCPsych Paper A & B

Desirable

  • S12(2) Approved
  • MRCPsych

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).

Closing Date: 2 August 2026

To apply for this job please visit apps.trac.jobs.