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Person specification

Essential

Registered with the GMC
On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in Psychiatry or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
Licensed to practice
Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together")
Values partnership with other agencies ("Working Together")
Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
Experience of Working with Patients experiencing mental illness, and their families, during the perinatal period.
Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly ("Caring for each other")
Excellent knowledge in Perinatal Psychiatry
Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
Ability to meet all duties under MHA and MCA
Ability to assess & manage risk underpinned by consideration of current evidence base, clicnial experience, and MDT perspectives.
Ability to work co-productively with Service Users (and their relatives) ie the production of care & treatment plans & the design and delivery of service improvement projects
Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
Ability to undertake on-call
Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
mpathy and sesensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals

Desirable

Further relevant degree/diploma
Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education
Experience of research in Perinatal Mental Health or Experience of research in subject relevant to the speciality ie Women and Child Health
Experience of professional practice within Perinatal Mental Health Services
Welsh Language Skills / Ability to speak Welsh

Consultant Psychiatrist Perinatal Mental Health

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Person specification