Consultant in GAP - (East Cornwall Area)
The closing date is 11 May 2026
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a consultant in General Adult Psychiatry to provide clinical leadership in the Caradon Community Mental Health Team based in Liskeard.
This community post has become available at an exciting time for Mental Health services in Cornwall as we embark on a journey of transformation to develop services for the future.
The developmental aspect of the post will include a greater emphasis on primary care interface working as part of a new 'core model' of mental health care, in addition to the typical CMHT psychiatric work. This offers the post-holder a stimulating opportunity to influence service development alongside their clinical responsibilities.
We are seeking individuals who are open to new ways of working, interested in developing services for the future, or who may be looking to consider research or teaching in addition to a clinical role.
Main duties of the job
The Caradon Team, with its 2 consultant psychiatrists, covers a population of approximately 97,000. There is a planned programme of demand and capacity mapping funded by Health Education England (Clinically-Led workforce Activity and Redesign (CLEAR)) across community mental health services in Cornwall. These boundaries might be subject to change over the coming years.
The consultant contributes to clinical leadership within the team but is only medically responsible for individuals that they have contact with.
The post may be supported by a full time GP Trainee who works under the consultant's supervision. The consultant will be Clinical Supervisor for the Trainee and as such weekly supervision time will be ring-fenced.
About us
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.
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
* CCT or equivalent in GA Psychiatry
* Experience of managing a caseload of community patients with a range of mental health problems
* Experience of working across different services within mental health
* Section 12 and AC Approval
* Qualifications or experience in managing physical illness
* Other relevant qualifications/experience (e.g. specific psychological therapies)
Skills, Knowledge, and Aptitude
* Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to engage with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health problems
* Previous experience in taking a leadership role in multi-disciplinary teams
* Knowledge and experience of risk management
* Specific achievements which demonstrate clinical leadership
* Evidence of involvement in partnership with other agencies
Teaching
* Evidence of teaching experience at post-graduate and/or under-graduate level
* Specific evidence of organising teaching or medical education programmes
* Relevant teaching qualification
Reseach and Audit
* Experience of carrying out an audit project
* Experience or involvement in a research project and publication
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working
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