Consultant in old Age Psychiatry - Central Cornwall

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health provider in Cornwall is seeking a Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry to join their Central Cornwall Team. The role involves providing clinical leadership, supporting service development, and managing junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a recognised medical degree, full GMC registration, and experience in inpatient mental health services. This position offers a generous salary and a flexible working model in a beautiful location, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous relocation and recruitment package

Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements

Structured support for new consultants

Qualifications

• Clinical and Educational Supervisor Training completion.
• Experience working in inpatient settings.
• Evidence of continued professional development participation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a consultant resource to the complex care and dementia psychiatry service.
• Manage, appraise and supervise junior medical staff.
• Participate in service and business planning for mental health services.

Skills

Leadership in multi-disciplinary teams

Time management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Recognised Medical Degree

Full GMC Registration

Specialist Register inclusion

Job description

Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry - Central Cornwall

The closing date is 25 January 2026

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 offers an exciting opportunity to join our Central Cornwall Team as a Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry.

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

To act as a consultant resource to the Gannel (Truro and Newquay) complex care and dementia psychiatry service, including individual casework with selected patients referred from the multidisciplinary teams and by consultant colleagues, together with providing broader advice to colleagues in psychiatry and other disciplines.

Manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff during the course of their duties as agreed between medical colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competencies under the competency‑based medical education framework.

Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients. Participate in service and business planning activity for the service and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service as well as annual appraisal for consultants. Attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.

Maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act section 12 (2) approval and abide by professional codes of conduct. Work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with medical colleagues in the medical contribution to management.

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 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.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

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

Experience

• Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD
• Experience working in an Inpatient setting
• Experience of working across different services within mental health
• Other relevant experience, e.g., specific psychological therapies
• Qualifications or experience in managing physical illness

Skills

• Previous experience in taking a leadership role in several multi‑disciplinary teams, ensuring high quality care and staff morale
• Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work.
• Ability to appraise own performance
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£109,725 to £145,478 a year plus on call allowance (currently 3%)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours