Consultant Psychiatrist, Perinatal Service | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

General Description

Overview

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An exciting opportunity has risen for a substantive, 0.8 PA consultant 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and consultant input into the Lewisham Perinatal Team.
• Assess patients, devise treatment plans, and provide prompt medical responses for those under direct care.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care; support service innovations, quality improvements, and clinical research in perinatal psychiatry within SLaM.
• Work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team, including providing clinical and educational supervision to junior medical staff.
• 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. xwzovoh

About the Role

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.