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 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.
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 their 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 geography 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
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
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching experience at post-graduate and/or under-graduate level
Desirable
- Specific evidence of organising teaching or medical education programmes
- Relevant teaching qualification
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licence
- Eligibility for Section 12 and AC Approval
- Inclusion (or eligibility for inclusion) on the Specialist Register or Specialty Trainee within 6 months of gaining CCT
Desirable
- Section 12/AC Approval
- Trainer Training to enable clinical and/or supervision of trainees
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT or equivalent in GA Psychiatry
Desirable
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g., MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
Reseach and Audit
Essential
- Experience of carrying out an audit project
Desirable
- Experience or involvement in a research project and publication
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of UK Hospital Systems (or equivalent) Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Previous experience of taking a leadership role in multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work.
- Ability to use IT, including e-mail and the internet
- Knowledge of risk management.
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable
- Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills
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This advert is for Consultant Adult Psychiatrist - Crisis Service (West Cornwall) with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, South West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 PA Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent: 10 PA/Week. The application deadline is 01 Aug 2026.
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