Job summary
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 Inpatient Team as a Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry.
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
Act as a consultant psychiatrist, approved clinician and responsible clinician on Garner Ward, within Bodmin Community Hospital
Hold overall approved clinician and responsible clinician responsibility for all 16 patients on the ward and share the Section 12 and responsible clinician work with the other approved clinicians and responsible clinician. There is no requirement to be a deprivation of liberty safeguard assessor.
Reviewing patients, liaising with their families and other professionals involved.
Give clinical supervision to the junior doctors.
Attend ward meetings, including board rounds and Future Care Planning Meetings
Help formulate the treatment plan and give guidance on evidence-based treatment.
Maintain good relationships with ward team, fellow old age psychiatrists, multi-professional approved clinicians, and deprivation of liberty safeguard or Mental Health Act teams.
Very occasionally it is necessary to provide expert advice, as directed by the courts, on Trust patients.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year plus on call allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
201-MD-25-CON-007
Job locations
Garner ward
Bodmin Community Hospital
Bodmin
PL31 2QN
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed approved job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed approved job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
* 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
* Relevant Higher Degree e.g., MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
* Completion of Clinical and Educational Supervisor Training
* Approved Clinicain status
Experience
Essential
* Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD
* Experience working in an Inpatient setting
Desirable
* 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
* 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
* Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
* 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
* Relevant Higher Degree e.g., MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
* Completion of Clinical and Educational Supervisor Training
* Approved Clinicain status
Experience
Essential
* Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD
* Experience working in an Inpatient setting
Desirable
* 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
* 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
* Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Garner ward
Bodmin Community Hospital
Bodmin
PL31 2QN
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Garner ward
Bodmin Community Hospital
Bodmin
PL31 2QN
Employer's website
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