Perinatal Mental Health Nurse

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in London is seeking a Perinatal Mental Health Nurse to join their Community Teams. The ideal candidate will have experience treating women with severe mental health disorders during the perinatal period and work in collaboration with various health agencies. The role includes supervising junior staff and providing training, with opportunities for flexible working options and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous pay, pensions, and leave

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Competitive car lease deals

Keyworker housing at selected sites

NHS discounts up to 10%

Qualifications

• You should have experience in general adult inpatient, Mother and Baby inpatient units, community mental health services, or CAMHS.
• Experience with severe and enduring mental health issues is essential.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with colleagues in PMHTs, you will receive support and participate in ongoing Perinatal workforce training.
• This role offers opportunities to supervise junior staff and student nurses.

Skills

Experience working with women suffering from moderate to severe mental illness during perinatal period

Understanding of maternal mental health

Skills in risk and crisis management

Education

RMN with current NMC registration

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Job description

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

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London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

01.08.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

About the team:

We are seeking a dedicated Perinatal Mental Health Nurse to join our Community Perinatal Teams across Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark, due to expansion of our services. The ideal candidate will have experience in adult inpatient, Mother and Baby inpatient units, community mental health services, or CAMHS, and be experienced working with women suffering from moderate to severe mental illness during the perinatal period.

You should be familiar with Perinatal community standards, governance, and performance structures, and be confident in collaborating with agencies such as Children and Family Social Services, Midwifery and Obstetric teams, CMHTs, Health Visitors, and the Voluntary sector.

Excellent clinical knowledge and skilled practice in women with mental health disorders in the perinatal period are essential. You should have experience working in diverse inner-city boroughs and understand the opportunities and challenges this environment presents.

Main duties of the job

About the role:

You will work closely with colleagues in PMHTs, receive support, and participate in ongoing Perinatal workforce training within SLaM and London-wide. You will also be part of the Pan London Community Perinatal Nurses network, with opportunities to supervise junior staff and students, and implement best practices following NICE guidelines.

The Lewisham Perinatal Service provides a Monday to Friday, 9-5 service to residents of Lewisham, offering assessment, intervention, and treatment for women with moderate to severe mental health disorders in the perinatal period.

Working for our organisation

About the location:

You will be based at the Lewisham Perinatal Team, Old Town Hall, Catford, SE6 4RU. Our headquarters is at Denmark Hill, close to the train station. We serve multiple locations including Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark, and substance misuse services across Bexley, Lambeth, Greenwich, and Wandsworth.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including generous pay, pensions, leave, flexible working options, career development opportunities, car lease schemes, staff housing, NHS discounts, counselling services, long service awards, cycle schemes, season ticket loans, and staff restaurants. We value our staff and aim to create a supportive work environment.

We look forward to your application.

Person specification

Qualifications:

• RMN with current NMC registration and revalidation.
• Ongoing professional development evidence.

Experience:

• Experience in inpatient or community mental health settings.
• Experience working with patients with severe and enduring mental health issues.
• Understanding of maternal mental illness.
• Skills in risk assessment, risk management, and crisis management.
• Use of evidence-based interventions for severe mental health problems.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of safeguarding policies, legislation including MHA, Children Act 1989, Carers Act.
• Knowledge of interventions for perinatal mental health illnesses.