Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry - Inpatient

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

Job summary

A community and mental health provider in Cornwall is seeking an experienced Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry to lead their inpatient team. This role involves developing tailored treatment plans and guiding a dedicated clinical team. The successful candidate will have a recognized medical degree, full GMC registration, and experience in leadership roles. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive recruitment and relocation packages

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register or a Specialty Trainee within 6 months of gaining CCT.
• Completion of Clinical and Educational Supervisor Training required.
• Knowledge of CPD and previous experience in an inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical excellence as Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Develop individualised treatment plans for older adults.
• Provide clinical supervision to junior doctors.

Skills

Leadership in multi-disciplinary teams

Time management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Recognised Medical Degree

Full GMC Registration

Inclusion on Specialist Register

Job description

Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry - Inpatient

The closing date is 20 November 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 Psychiatrist to lead our Older Age Psychiatry Inpatient team. 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 the opportunities to develop your future leadership potential.

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

We also offer a competitive recruitment and relocation packages for the right candidate to join us here in Cornwall.

Main duties of the job

• Act as a consultant psychiatrist, approved clinician and responsible clinician on Garner Ward, within Bodmin Community Hospital
• Hold overall approved clinician and responsible clinician responsibility for all 16 patients on the ward and share the Section 12 and responsible clinician work with the other approved clinicians and responsible clinician. There is no requirement to be a deprivation of liberty safeguard assessor.
• Reviewing patients, liaising with their families and other professionals involved.
• Give clinical supervision to the junior doctors.
• Attend ward meetings, including board rounds and Future Care Planning Meetings
• Help formulate the treatment plan and give guidance on evidence‑based treatment.
• Maintain good relationships with ward team, fellow old age psychiatrists, multi‑professional approved clinicians, and deprivation of liberty safeguard or Mental Health Act teams.
• Very occasionally it is necessary to provide expert advice, as directed by the courts, on Trust patients.

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.

Job responsibilities

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

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 Clinicain 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.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

£105,504 to £139,882 a yearper annum plus on call allowance ( currently 3%)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

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