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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist, Lambeth Perinatal Community Service

The closing date is 03 November 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has risen for a substantive, 4.5 PA consultant psychiatrist post in the Lambeth Perinatal Community Mental Health Service, as an existing consultant will reduce their sessions.

The successful candidate will work with other members of the specialist Lambeth 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.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership and consultant input into the Lambeth 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

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience £109,725 - £145,478 per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

334-PMOA-7499672-JA

Job locations

Lambeth Perinatal Mental Health Community Service

Wooden Spoon House, 5 Dugard Way

Lambeth

SE11 4TH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The consultant psychiatrist will provide clinical leadership, deliver high-quality, evidence-based care, support service innovations, and engage in clinical research within the Lambeth Perinatal Community Mental Health Service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The consultant psychiatrist will provide clinical leadership, deliver high-quality, evidence-based care, support service innovations, and engage in clinical research within the Lambeth Perinatal Community Mental Health Service.

Person Specification

Degree

Essential

  • Degree
Person Specification

Degree

Essential

  • Degree

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lambeth Perinatal Mental Health Community Service

Wooden Spoon House, 5 Dugard Way

Lambeth

SE11 4TH


Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lambeth Perinatal Mental Health Community Service

Wooden Spoon House, 5 Dugard Way

Lambeth

SE11 4TH


Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant in Perinatal Psychiatry

Dr Livia Martucci

livia.martucci@slam.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

21 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience £109,725 - £145,478 per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

334-PMOA-7499672-JA

Job locations

Lambeth Perinatal Mental Health Community Service

Wooden Spoon House, 5 Dugard Way

Lambeth

SE11 4TH


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