Consultant in old Age Psychiatry - Central Cornwall | Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Cornwall Partnership Foundation NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK NHS Trust is looking for a Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry to join their Central Cornwall Team. This position is ideal for both new entrants and experienced consultants, offering leadership opportunities and the chance to impact mental health care. The role includes direct patient interaction, administrative responsibilities, and participation in service planning. Enjoy a generous relocation package and a family-friendly environment amidst stunning Cornish landscapes.

Benefits

Generous relocation and recruitment package

Flexible work arrangements

Structured support for new consultants

Qualifications

• Must have completed training in psychiatry.
• Must maintain professional registration.
• Experience in managing and supervising junior medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and supervision.
• Participate in service and business planning.
• Undertake administrative duties related to patient care.
• Engage with continuous professional development.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Research interests

Teaching experience

Service improvement

Education

General Medical Council registration

Mental Health Act section 12 (2) approval

Job description

Consultant Old Age Psychiatry 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 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.

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.

We are 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.

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

This advert closes on Sunday 25 Jan 2026