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 CAMHS Team as a Locum Consultant.
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
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.
This post is part of the leadership team within the service and will provide appropriate support and supervision to other team members. The post holder will be part of a clinical team providing specialist psychiatric advice to the multidisciplinary team. There is the potential to support medical trainees and advanced clinical practitioners, who will be supervised by the consultant.
The post-holder with other senior members of the CAMHS Team in Kerrier will be responsible for ensuring there is effective communication with referring and receiving teams throughout the Trust, and Primary care. Where appropriate the post-holder will join therapy sessions in complex cases. Whilst primarily responsible for delivering a quality clinical service the Consultant psychiatrist is also expected to be actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services, being involved with the service manager in helping to steer the development of the service in line with the strategic direction of the organisation.
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
We are 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.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Recruitment Deadline
This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Nov 2025.
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