NHS Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Perinatal


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chelmsford, CM1 7LF
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	11 Nov 2026
Closing date:	25 Nov 2026

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Summary

Provides assessment, treatment and management of moderate severe perinatal mental health disorders and high risk service users who have a GP in Essex, or who are planning to deliver their babies in Essex, during the perinatal period (antenatal and for up to 24 months post-natal Provides support to mothers on leave or recently discharged from the Rainbow Mother and Baby Unit (MBU) and other MBUs in order to facilitate early discharge and prevent relapses. Provides preconception counselling. Provides consultation liaison with GPs, antenatal services, midwives and health visitors to support women being managed in primary care and prevent deterioration.

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