Consultant Adult Psychiatrist - Crisis Service (West Cornwall)

www.healthjobsuk.com - jobboard; Redruth; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused NHS trust in Cornwall is seeking a Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry for their Crisis Services team. The role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive environment, emphasizing clinical leadership and collaboration. With flexible working options and a competitive salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478, this position is ideal for both new and experienced consultants. Candidates will contribute significantly to mental health care, benefiting from the stunning landscape and community-focused ethos of Cornwall.

Benefits

Generous relocation and recruitment package

Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements

Structured support for new consultants

Career development opportunities

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• CCT or equivalent in GA Psychiatry.
• Relevant Higher Degree such as MD, PhD, or MSc.
• Full GMC Registration and licence.
• Eligibility for Section 12 and AC Approval.
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register or Specialty Trainee within 6 months of gaining CCT.
• Trainer Training for clinical supervision of trainees.

Responsibilities

• Review caseload in a multi-disciplinary team for efficient care delivery.
• Screen inpatient wards for early discharge suitability.
• Conduct bi-weekly medical reviews to update care plans.
• Perform home visits and scheduled clinics for patient assessments.

Job description

Main area General Adult Community Psychiatry Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent: 10 PA/Week Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share
• Flexible working

10 sessions per week (flexible working would be considered on individual circumstances) Job ref 201-MD-25-CON-035

Employer Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Longreach House Town Redruth Salary £109,725 - £145,478 PA Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 25/01/2026 23:59 Interview date 12/02/2026

Consultant Adult Psychiatrist - Crisis Service (West Cornwall)

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

Great Care

• Care based on what matters to people.
• Care provided at home or close to home.
• Improvement through learning, research and innovation.
• Prevention and alternatives to hospital.

Great Organisation

• Buildings that support health and wellbeing.
• Technology enabled care.
• Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.
• Safe, efficient, effective and productive.

Great People

• A place people love to work and feel valued.
• Living our values with staff (all voices count).
• Attract, grow and develop talent.
• Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.

Great Partner

• Encourage and enable effective partnerships.
• Joined-up community services.
• Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.
• Reduce our impact on the environment.

At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Job overview

Consultant Psychiatry Opportunity (Adult Crisis Services) – Whether You’re Starting Out or Ready for Something New

Live, work, and thrive in one of the UK’s most desirable locations.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity to join our General Adult team as a Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry within our Crisis Services

Whether you’re about to finish training in August and looking for your first Consultant post, or an experienced consultant seeking a fresh challenge, this is your chance to:

• Join a supportive, forward-thinking team that values innovation and collaboration
• Take on clinical leadership responsibilities and influence service development
• Pursue your interests in research, teaching, or service improvement with our full support

Why Cornwall?

• Stunning beaches and unspoilt countryside right on your doorstep
• A family-friendly environment with excellent schools and welcoming communities
• A slower pace of life balanced with vibrant cultural, food, and arts scenes

What We Offer:

• Generous relocation and recruitment package
• Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements
• Structured support for new consultants and opportunities for experienced consultants to lead and innovate
• The chance to make a real impact in a region where your expertise truly matters

Join us in shaping the future of mental health care in Cornwall – and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve.

Main duties of the job

Review of the Home Treatment Team case load in the multi- disciplinary team setting to ensure efficient and excellent care is delivered by the service, reducing the average patient time on the caseload, preventing hospital admissions and helping to form effective and lasting care plans enabling patients in crisis to be returned to the community teams safely.

Weekly screening of inpatient wards and assessment of patient suitability for early discharge under the Home Treatment Team, reducing average length of inpatient admission, creating bed space and reducing out-of-county admissions and place of safety re-purposing.

Bi-weekly medical reviews of patients under the care of the Home Treatment Team, helping to update care plans, formulate and consolidate diagnosis and treatment.

Due to the nature of our local geometry with long distances between homes, there will be a mixture of home visits and some scheduled clinics where patients in crisis are invited to attend outpatients clinic for review.

In their supporting professional activities time, the consultant may choose to help develop the county crisis service, and other aspects of emergency mental health care in Cornwall

Working for our organisation

We're an 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. We also 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Qualifications

• CCT or equivalent in GA Psychiatry
• Relevant Higher Degree e.g., MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
• Full GMC Registration and licence
• Eligibility for Section 12 and AC Approval
• Inclusion (or eligibility for inclusion) on the Specialist Register or Specialty Trainee within 6 months of gaining CCT
• Section 12/AC Approval
• Trainer Training to enable clinical and/or supervision of trainees

Teaching

• Evidence of teaching experience at post-graduate and/or under-graduate level
• Specific evidence of organising teaching or medical education programmes
• Relevant teaching qualification

Reseach and Audit

• Experience of carrying out an audit project
• Experience or involvement in a research project and publication

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of UK Hospital Systems (or equivalent) Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Previous experience of taking a leadership role in multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work.
• Ability to use IT, including e-mail and the internet
• Knowledge of risk management.
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:

• Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
• Protected CPD time for registered staff
• Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring opportunities
• A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
• Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
• A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:

• Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
• Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
• Free DBS checks where required
• Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.

If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.

Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644

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