We are seeking a Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist to join our Luton and Bedfordshire county-wide Perinatal Psychiatry Service. This is a newly created post created as a result of planned expansion to meet the Long Term Plan for Perinatal Mental Health.

The post-holder will be committed to the principles of co-production and quality improvement, and enjoy working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders across services and organisations to deliver high-quality perinatal mental health care. It is envisaged the post-holder would primarily be responsible for patient care in the Bedford and Mid Bedfordshire geographical area, working alongside the other Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist covering primarily Luton and South Bedfordshire, to provide the whole county service.

Bedfordshire and Luton sit at the heart of the three counties in the rolling Chilterns, which have been designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. The area boasts a multitude of picturesque villages, and outstanding Ofsted rated state and independent schools, with Bedford, St Albans, Hitchin and Berkhamsted, (Sunday Times Best Place to Live 2019), all a short distance away.

Bedfordshire and Luton are very well connected, with frequent direct trains to central London which can be reached in just over half an hour. The M1 and M25 are easily accessible, and Luton Airport enables direct links to cities across mainland Europe, and beyond.

This post is being advertised as a full time position, however we would welcome a conversation about individual requirements. If you are successful at interview, we can offer relocation expenses in line with the Trust relocation policy.

If you would like to find out more about the post or arrange a virtual visit please contact Dr Sonia Sangha, Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist Tel: 07944875811 Email: sonia.sangha@nhs.net or Dr Angharad Ruttley, Clinical Director a.ruttley@nhs.net

Please note: AAC panel interview date is 22^nd June 2021