SAS Doctor in Psychiatry - Intensive & Assertive Treatment Service

NHS; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bodmin is seeking a SAS Doctor in Psychiatry for its Intensive & Assertive Treatment Service. The role focuses on community-based psychiatric care for patients with complex psychosis. Candidates should have completed Core Training in Psychiatry and possess Section 12 approval. The position offers a salary range of £61,542 to £99,216 per year, with flexible working options available as part-time or job-share.

Qualifications

• Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 or willing to obtain.
• Experience in dealing with complex psychosis cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric medical care to patients on the east-IAT caseload.
• Deliver care through home visits and community-based services.
• Contribute to diagnosis and formulation for complex patients.

Skills

Psychopharmacological management

Team collaboration

Community outreach

Diagnosis and formulation

Integration of physical and mental health

Education

Completed Core Training in Psychiatry

CCT training in HEE UK

Job description

SAS Doctor in Psychiatry – Intensive & Assertive Treatment Service

The closing date is 30 November 2025.

We are looking for 3 individuals to work across the county to provide medical support to our newly created intensive and assertive treatment (IAT) teams. Three IAT teams are located in West, Mid, East Integrated Care Areas. Phase one commissioning will provide a service to 100 patients across the county (30-40 patients in each team) and may expand next year. The IAT operates a flexible caseload model, with patients moving between services to meet needs and has important interfaces with Early Intervention in Psychosis, Mental Health Community and Rehabilitation Teams, and inpatient services.

IAT is commissioned to provide assertive and proactive patient‑centered support, addressing health inequalities, focusing on early intervention and prevention, co‑production, and a holistic, system‑based approach.

The team will provide a service for individuals who experience complex psychosis, defined by factors such as severe and persistent psychotic disorders, high use of inpatient and/or crisis services, challenges in maintaining contact and engagement, and other needs including violence/offending, dual diagnosis, poor treatment response, and unstable accommodation.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide psychiatric medical care to patients on the east‑IAT caseload, emphasising a team approach to intensive and assertive outreach needs. Most care will be delivered in the community through home visits, with outpatient clinic facilities available at the team bases as required.

• Contributing to diagnosis and formulation for complex patients.
• Managing psychopharmacological aspects of care.
• Integrating aspects of physical and mental health.
• Liaising with colleagues in primary care.
• Being involved in escalation of care for deteriorating patients, including Section 12 duties.

The post holder must be approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 or be eligible for such approval and willing to undertake training to obtain this status.

About us

Cornwall is a rural and maritime county in the Southwest region of England, featuring rugged cliffs, sandy beaches and a long coastline. The county’s population is 570,300 (2021 census) and rises by more than 50 % in August due to over 4 million tourists visiting each year. Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CFT) is the principal provider of mental health, learning disability and universal children’s services to people living in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Person Specification

Completed Core Training or equivalent

• Equivalent of completed Core training in Psychiatry.
• CCT training in HEE UK.

Competency for Special Doctor

• Achieved Qualification and training in Psychiatry.
• Completed Foundation training.

Shortlisting

• Qualification.

Completed Psychiatry Core training

• Pass exam for Psychiatry Training.
• Completed 3 years Core training.

Assessment on Interview

• Suitability for the post.
• Years in Psychiatry training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year, pro rata.

Contract

Permanent.

Working pattern

Part‑time, Job‑share, Flexible working.

Reference number

201‑MD‑25‑SD‑014

Job locations

Bodmin Community Hospital, Boundary Road.