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Cornwall Partnership Foundation NHS Trust; Penzance; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry to join the West Cornwall team. The post offers clinical leadership responsibilities and scope to influence service development, with support for research, teaching and service improvement.

Live and work in Cornwall’s scenic West, with flexible and family-friendly arrangements. The role supports professional development in a collaborative, forward‑looking environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant resource to the Coombe complex care and dementia psychiatry service, including individual casework referred from multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff during duties with the medical director.
• Undertake administrative duties associated with patient care.
• Participate in service and business planning for the service and annual consultant appraisal.
• Attend and participate in the Trust's academic programme, including lectures and seminars as part of CPD.
• Maintain GMC registration and MH Act section 12(2) approval and comply with codes of conduct.
• Collaborate with local managers and colleagues to ensure efficient running of services.

Job description

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

Company: Cornwall Partnership Foundation NHS Trust

Salary: £113,565 - £150,569 per annum plus on call allowance ( currently 3%)

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 ourWest Cornwall Teamas aConsultant in Old Age Psychiatry.

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 asupportive, forward-thinking teamthat values innovation and collaboration
• Take onclinical leadership responsibilitiesand influence service development
• Pursue your interests inresearch, teaching, or service improvementwith 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 consultantsand opportunities for experienced consultants to lead and innovate
• The chance tomake a real impactin 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 Coombe (Penzance and Isles of Scilly) complex care and dementiapsychiatryservice,includingindividualcaseworkwithselectedpatientsreferredfrom the multidisciplinary teams and by consultant colleagues, together withprovidingbroaderadvicetocolleaguesinpsychiatryandotherdisciplines.

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'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.

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

Please note Job description is subject to Royal College Approval process