Clinical Director Dementia and Older Persons Mental Health Team

Cornwall Partnership Foundation NHS Trust; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health provider in England is looking for a strategic leader in mental health, specifically as a Consultant within the Older Adults Mental Health Team. This role involves leading transformative changes and ensuring integrated care, while collaborating with other medical professionals and fostering a culture of excellence. Candidates must possess a medical degree, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for enhancing mental health services. The position is vital for shaping future healthcare for older adults in the region.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Impactful leadership role

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of directorate performance across quality, operational, and financial domains.
• Engage and empower the medical workforce, delegating responsibilities and fostering accountability.
• Champion co-production by working with service users and carers to shape services.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical expertise in Mental Health

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Medical degree and relevant qualifications

Job description

Vacancy at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Shape the Future of Mental Health Care in Cornwall

Are you a passionate, forward‑thinking Consultant, SAS Doctor or Senior Non‑Medical Clinician ready to make a lasting impact? Join Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as a key leader within our Older Adults Mental Health Team.

About the Role

In this influential position, you will:

• Collaborate closely with the Associate Medical Director for Mental Health, quadrumvirate teams, and operational managers.
• Drive innovation and lead transformative change across mental health services.
• Align service development with our clinical strategy and workforce plans.

Your leadership will help shape the future of mental health care for older adults in Cornwall.

What We Offer

• A strategic leadership role with real impact.
• Opportunities to lead groundbreaking initiatives that improve patient care.
• A supportive, dynamic environment that values your expertise and amplifies your voice.
• Excellent career development prospects within a forward‑thinking organisation.

Role Responsibilities (Clinical Director for Dementia and Older Persons Mental Health)

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of directorate performance across quality, operational, and financial domains, working collaboratively with the quadrumvirate leadership team.
• Engage and empower the medical workforce, delegating key responsibilities and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Deliver visible, proactive clinical leadership across professional boundaries, promoting collaboration and integrated care.
• Communicate effectively and compassionately, ensuring staff feel supported and valued.
• Champion co‑production by working with service users and carers to shape and transform services.
• Align clinical services with integrated care models, building team confidence and embedding services within integrated neighbourhood teams.
• Ensure robust governance, including regular appraisals, essential skills training, and agreed job plans for all medical staff to meet service needs.
• Provide expert clinical advice and assurance as part of the Trust’s senior leadership team, escalating concerns appropriately and communicating mitigating actions to the Executive Team.

We are a NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital‑based care to improve people's physical and mental health, and provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays, lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

This advert closes on Monday 19 Jan 2026.