Consultant Psychiatrist, Perinatal Service | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,725 - £145,478 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE6 4RU |
| Company: | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7687232/334-PMOA-7687232-JA |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has risen for a substantive, 0.8 PAconsultant psychiatrist post in the Lewisham Perinatal Community Mental Health Service.
The successful candidate will work with other members of the specialist Lewisham perinatal service team to deliver high quality, safe, evidence-based care and to support service innovations, quality improvements and clinical research in perinatal psychiatry within SLaM, sharing strong clinical leadership within the team.
The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership and consultant input into the Lewisham Perinatal Team. They will be responsible for assessing patients, devising treatment plans, and providing prompt medical responses for those under their direct care. The role involves delivering high-quality, evidence-based care, supporting service innovations, quality improvements, and clinical research in Perinatal Psychiatry within SLaM. The consultant will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team, including providing clinical and educational supervision to junior medical staff. Additionally, the post holder will participate in clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to the strategic aims of the Perinatal Community Services
Working for South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) involves providing high-quality mental health services, engaging in innovative research, and collaborating with King's Health Partners to deliver exceptional patient care The Trust values clinical excellence, continuous professional development, and a strong community focus.
The consultant psychiatrist will provide clinical leadership, deliver high-quality, evidence-based care, support service innovations, and engage in clinical research within the Lewisham Perinatal Community Mental Health Service.
This advert closes on Sunday 15 Feb 2026