Overview
Live, work, and thrive in one of the UK’s most desirable locations. Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is offering a unique opportunity to join our evolving crisis care pathway in Cornwall as a Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry.
Why Cornwall?
Nestled in one of the UK’s most sought-after regions, Cornwall offers:
* 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
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking consultant who can provide strong clinical leadership and help shape the future of our services. Whether your interests lie in service development, research, or teaching alongside clinical practice, we will support you to pursue them.
What We Offer
* Generous relocation and recruitment package to make your move stress-free
* Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements designed to support a positive work-life balance
* Opportunities for professional growth, including involvement in research, teaching, and service innovation
* The chance to make a real impact, influencing service development while delivering high-quality care
Join us in shaping the future of mental health care in Cornwall – and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve.
Responsibilities and Service Details
* Review of the Home Treatment Team caseload in a multidisciplinary setting to ensure efficient and excellent care, reduce average patient time on the caseload, prevent hospital admissions, and help 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 local geography with long distances between homes, there will be a mix of home visits and some scheduled clinics where patients in crisis are invited to attend outpatient 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.
About the Trust
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, including 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. We work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer and during other holidays, lots of people visit the area, which increases the demand for our services.
Additional Information
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Please Note: This role is currently being reviewed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the JD may be subject to change prior to interview.
This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Nov 2025
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