Consultant Adult Psychiatrist

Main area General Adult Community Psychiatry Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent: 10 PA/Week HoursFull timePart timeJob shareFlexible working10 sessions per week (flexible working would be considered on individual circumstances) Job ref 201-MD-25-CON-035 Employer Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Longreach House Town Redruth Salary £109,725 - £145,478 PA Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 25/01/2026 23:59 Interview date 12/02/2026 Consultant Adult Psychiatrist - Crisis Service (West Cornwall) NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice. Strategic Themes Great Care Care based on what matters to people.Care provided at home or close to home.Improvement through learning, research and innovation.Prevention and alternatives to hospital. Great Organisation Buildings that support health and wellbeing.Technology enabled care.Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.Safe, efficient, effective and productive. Great People A place people love to work and feel valued.Living our values with staff (all voices count).Attract, grow and develop talent.Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen. Great Partner Encourage and enable effective partnerships.Joined-up community services.Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.Reduce our impact on the environment. At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Job overview Consultant Psychiatry Opportunity (Adult Crisis Services) – 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 General Adult team as a Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry within our Crisis Services 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 collaborationTake on clinical leadership responsibilities and influence service developmentPursue your interests in research, teaching, or service improvement with our full support Why Cornwall? Stunning beaches and unspoilt countryside right on your doorstepA family-friendly environment with excellent schools and welcoming communitiesA slower pace of life balanced with vibrant cultural, food, and arts scenes What We Offer: Generous relocation and recruitment packageFlexible and family-friendly working arrangementsStructured support for new consultants and opportunities for experienced consultants to lead and innovateThe 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 Review of the Home Treatment Team case load in the multi- disciplinary team setting to ensure efficient and excellent care is delivered by the service, reducing the average patient time on the caseload, preventing hospital admissions and helping to form effective and lasting care plans enabling patients in crisis to be returned to the community teams safely. Weekly screening of inpatient wards and assessment of patient suitability for early discharge under the Home Treatment Team, reducing average length of inpatient admission, creating bed space and reducing out-of-county admissions and place of safety re-purposing. Bi-weekly medical reviews of patients under the care of the Home Treatment Team, helping to update care plans, formulate and consolidate diagnosis and treatment. Due to the nature of our local geometry with long distances between homes, there will be a mixture of home visits and some scheduled clinics where patients in crisis are invited to attend outpatients clinic for review. In their supporting professional activities time, the consultant may choose to help develop the county crisis service, and other aspects of emergency mental health care in Cornwall Working for our organisation 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Person specification Qualifications CCT or equivalent in GA PsychiatryRelevant Higher Degree e.g., MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualificationsFull GMC Registration and licenceEligibility for Section 12 and AC ApprovalInclusion (or eligibility for inclusion) on the Specialist Register or Specialty Trainee within 6 months of gaining CCTSection 12/AC ApprovalTrainer Training to enable clinical and/or supervision of trainees Teaching Evidence of teaching experience at post-graduate and/or under-graduate levelSpecific evidence of organising teaching or medical education programmesRelevant teaching qualification Reseach and Audit Experience of carrying out an audit projectExperience or involvement in a research project and publication Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience Knowledge of UK Hospital Systems (or equivalent) Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishPrevious experience of taking a leadership role in multidisciplinary teamsAbility to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work.Ability to use IT, including e-mail and the internetKnowledge of risk management.Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of othersAble to meet duties under MHA and MCAEvidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available: Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent managementProtected CPD time for registered staffAccess to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staffLeadership and Management development programmesCoaching and mentoring opportunitiesA full clinical induction programme for operational skillsAccess to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staffA bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include: Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental healthFree access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staffFree DBS checks where requiredDiscounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractionsSalary sacrifice car schemeCycle to work schemeThe Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status. The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details. Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation. If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses. Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644 Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr