Consultant in CAMHS Community Kerrier

Cornwall Partnership; Redruth; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

CPD time & development funds

Leadership development programs

Coaching and mentoring

Job summary

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant Psychiatrist in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. The post is part of the leadership team and offers opportunities to shape service delivery, lead clinical care, and supervise trainees.

The role supports research, teaching, and service improvement with dedicated development and a flexible working approach within Cornwall’s community and hospital services.

Qualifications

• CCT or equivalent in CAMHS Psychiatry required.
• Full GMC Registration and licence required.
• Eligibility for Section 12 and AC Approval.
• Inclusion (or eligible) on the specialist Trainee within 6 months of CCT.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychiatric advice to the multidisciplinary team.
• Lead clinically and contribute to service development.
• Support medical trainees and advanced clinical practitioners as appropriate.
• Engage in teaching, research or service improvement with support.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

IT skills

Risk management

Decision making

Education

CCT CAMHS Psychiatry

GMC Registration

Higher degree (MD/PhD/MSc)

Section 12/AC eligibility

Trainer training for supervision

Inclusion on specialist Trainee pathway

Job description

Main area Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

10 sessions per week (On call requirement) Job ref 201-MD-25-020

Site The hive Town Redruth Salary £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/11/2026 08:00

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

• 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 in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Opportunity – 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 Community Team Launceston, North Cornwall as a Consultant Psychiatrist.

Whether you’re about to finish training in August and looking for your first Consultant post, or anexperienced 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:

• 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

This post is part of the leadership team within the service and will provide appropriate support and supervision to other team members. The post holder will be part of a clinical team providing specialist psychiatric advice to the multidisciplinary team. There is the potential to support medical trainees and advanced clinical practitioners, who will be supervised by the consultant.

The post-holder with other senior members of the CAMHS Teams will be responsible for ensuring there is effective communication with referring and receiving teams throughout the Trust, and Primary care. Where appropriate the post-holder will join therapy sessions in complex cases. Whilst primarily responsible for delivering a quality clinical service the Consultant psychiatrist is also expected to be actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services, being involved with the service manager in helping to steer the development of the service in line with the strategic direction of the organisation.

The successful candidate will develop a personal development plan for lifelong learning . We also offer new appointees the chance to extend their development, If you would like to undertake a further qualification, undertake research or involve yourself in our transformation program.

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 5,000 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 10 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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

An advert, can only say so much. full details of the role are in the enclosed Job Description . Please note this Job Description has been approved through the Royal College approval process.

We would love to speak to you about this role in more detail. For more information please see our contact details.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:

Dr Kasu KIRAN - Clinical Director CAMHS,

Person specification

Qualifications

• CCT or Equivalent in CAMHS Psychiatry
• Relevant Higher Degree eg: MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualification
• Full GMC Registration and licence
• Eligibility for Section 12 and AC Approval
• Inclusion (or eligibility for inclusion) on the specialist 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

Research and Audit

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

Clinical Skille, 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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Health Jobs UK website has jobs from numerous employers, within health and care across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute medical, surgical and specialist services to a population of around 500,000 which can increase significantly during the busy holiday periods.