Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry - Central Cornwall
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Main area
Psychiatry Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract
Permanent Hours
Full time Part time Job share Flexible working Compressed hours Other 10 sessions per week (plus on call) Job ref
201-MD-25-CON-003 Site
Trevissome Park Town
Truro Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 per annum plus on call allowance (currently 3%) Salary period
Yearly Closing
09/03/2025 23:59 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.
Job overview
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 part of our older age psychiatry team in the central Cornwall area covering Truro and Newquay. 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 offer competitive recruitment and relocation packages for the right candidate to join us here in Cornwall. Main duties of the job
To act as a consultant resource to the Gannel complex care and dementia psychiatry service, including individual casework with selected patients referred from the multidisciplinary teams and by consultant colleagues, together with providing broader advice to colleagues in psychiatry and other disciplines. The post-holder will provide outpatient and community based services as needed including home visits. The consultant must be approved under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983 and be an Approved Clinician. Very occasionally, it is necessary to provide expert advice, as directed by the courts, on Cornwall Foundation Trust patients. 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed approved job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Please note: This job description is undergoing Royal College approval process. Person specification Qualifications and Training Essential criteria
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 Desirable criteria
Relevant Higher Degree e.g., MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications Completion of Clinical and Educational Supervisor Training Approved Clinician status Experience Essential criteria
Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD Experience working in an Inpatient setting Desirable criteria
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 Essential criteria
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 Desirable criteria
Evidence 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 management Protected CPD time for registered staff Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff Leadership and Management development programmes Coaching and mentoring opportunities A full clinical induction programme for operational skills Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff Individual professional development programmes 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 health Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff Free DBS checks where required Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions NHS Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Cycle to work scheme The 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
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Psychiatry Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract
Permanent Hours
Full time Part time Job share Flexible working Compressed hours Other 10 sessions per week (plus on call) Job ref
201-MD-25-CON-003 Site
Trevissome Park Town
Truro Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 per annum plus on call allowance (currently 3%) Salary period
Yearly Closing
09/03/2025 23:59 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.
Job overview
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 part of our older age psychiatry team in the central Cornwall area covering Truro and Newquay. 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 offer competitive recruitment and relocation packages for the right candidate to join us here in Cornwall. Main duties of the job
To act as a consultant resource to the Gannel complex care and dementia psychiatry service, including individual casework with selected patients referred from the multidisciplinary teams and by consultant colleagues, together with providing broader advice to colleagues in psychiatry and other disciplines. The post-holder will provide outpatient and community based services as needed including home visits. The consultant must be approved under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983 and be an Approved Clinician. Very occasionally, it is necessary to provide expert advice, as directed by the courts, on Cornwall Foundation Trust patients. 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed approved job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Please note: This job description is undergoing Royal College approval process. Person specification Qualifications and Training Essential criteria
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 Desirable criteria
Relevant Higher Degree e.g., MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications Completion of Clinical and Educational Supervisor Training Approved Clinician status Experience Essential criteria
Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD Experience working in an Inpatient setting Desirable criteria
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 Essential criteria
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 Desirable criteria
Evidence 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 management Protected CPD time for registered staff Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff Leadership and Management development programmes Coaching and mentoring opportunities A full clinical induction programme for operational skills Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff Individual professional development programmes 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 health Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff Free DBS checks where required Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions NHS Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Cycle to work scheme The 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
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