Consultant in Adult Psychiarty - West Cornwall

NHS; Redruth; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Consultant Adult Psychiatrist to enhance mental health services in West Cornwall. In this impactful role, you will lead a collaborative team, manage patient assessments, and contribute to clinical excellence while fostering your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Experience working in inpatient settings.
• Experience managing physical illnesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead part of the Community Mental Health team based in Redruth.
• Oversee tailored assessments and therapeutic interventions for older adults.
• Contribute to clinical leadership within the team.

Skills

Leadership experience in multidisciplinary teams ensuring quality care and staff morale

Time management and workload prioritization

Self-assessment and performance appraisal skills

Excellent communication skills

Evidence of leadership achievements

Education

Recognised Medical Degree

Full GMC Registration

Inclusion on the Specialist Register

Relevant Higher Degree (MD, PhD, MSc, or other)

Completion of Clinical and Educational Supervisor Training

Approved Clinician status

Job description

Go back Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Adult Psychiatry - West Cornwall

The closing date is 27 July 2025

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in mental health care? Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an innovative and dedicated Consultant Adult Psychiatrist to lead part of the Community Mental Health team based in Redruth, covering Helston and the West Cornwall area. In this key leadership role, you'll drive clinical excellence, guiding a collaborative team to provide tailored assessments and therapeutic interventions for older adults.

As a vital part of our team, you'll work closely with colleagues to develop and implement individualised treatment plans that reflect the unique needs of each patient. We're committed to supporting your professional growth and offer opportunities to develop your future leadership potential.

Step into a role where your expertise will be valued, your voice heard, and your career given room to flourish. Apply today and become part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming mental health services for older adults in Cornwall.

Main duties of the job

This appointment is for a consultant in community General Adult Psychiatry, covering half of the Kerrier CMHT. The other consultant post in the Kerrier team is currently held by Dr. Adam Rose.

The Kerrier CMHT, with its two consultant psychiatrist posts, covers a total population of approximately 93,000. There is a planned demand and capacity mapping funded by Health Education England (CLEAR - Clinically-Led Workforce Activity and Redesign) across community mental health services in Cornwall, which may lead to boundary changes over the coming years.

The post-holder will cover clinics across the Lizard Peninsula. Outpatient clinics are primarily held at The Basset Unit on the Longreach Hospital site, and also at Helston Community Hospital.

The consultant contributes to clinical leadership within the team but is only medically responsible for individuals they have contact with. The role does not include care coordination.

About us

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 physical and mental health and provide specialist support for dementia and learning disabilities.

We are a people-focused organization. As part of our team, you'll support the health and wellbeing of the people living and visiting this beautiful part of the UK.

Our Trust employs over 4,000 staff, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and administrative/support personnel.

We work in people's homes, community clinics, and hospitals. Our goal is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work, and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live in Cornwall. Many residents rely on hospital services in Devon, and we work closely with partners there. During holidays and summer, visitor numbers increase, impacting our services.

Job responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities, please see the supporting documents, which include the approved job description and person specification. Note: The job description is undergoing Royal College approval.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Recognised Medical Degree
• Full GMC Registration
• Inclusion (or eligibility) on the Specialist Register or as a Specialty Trainee within 6 months of CCT
• Section 12 Approval
• Relevant Higher Degree (MD, PhD, MSc, or other)
• Completion of Clinical and Educational Supervisor Training
• Approved Clinician status

Experience

• Participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Experience working in inpatient settings
• Experience across different mental health services
• Relevant experience in psychological therapies
• Experience managing physical illnesses

Skills

• Leadership experience in multidisciplinary teams ensuring quality care and staff morale
• Time management and workload prioritization
• Self-assessment and performance appraisal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Evidence of leadership achievements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum plus 3% on-call allowance