Consultant Adult Psychiatrist - Crisis Service (West Cornwall) – Overview
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Job Summary
Consultant Psychiatry Opportunity (Adult Crisis Services). Live, work, and thrive in one of the UKs most desirable locations. Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity to join our General Adult team as a Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry within our Crisis Services.
Main duties of the job
* Review of the Home Treatment Team case load in the 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, updating care plans, and consolidating diagnosis and treatment.
* Due to geographical considerations, there will be a mix of home visits and some scheduled clinics where patients in crisis are invited to attend outpatients clinics for review.
* In their supporting professional activities time, the consultant may help develop the county crisis service and other aspects of emergency mental health care in Cornwall.
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 physical and mental health and provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and value staff. We support flexible working and, where possible, accommodate arrangements such as job share, part-time, or other flexible patterns. The role advertised may have a home office base indicated, but we remain committed to flexibility around workplace locations.
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 matters
Qualifications and Eligibility
* Essential: CCT or equivalent in GA Psychiatry
* Desirable: Relevant Higher Degree (e.g., MD, PhD, MSc or other clinical qualifications)
* Essential: Full GMC Registration and licence
* Eligibility for Section 12 and AC Approval
* Inclusion (or eligibility for inclusion) on the Specialist Register or Specialty Trainee within 6 months of gaining CCT
* Desirable: Section 12/AC Approval; Trainer Training to enable clinical supervision of trainees
Teaching and Research
* Essential: Evidence of teaching experience at postgraduate and/or undergraduate level
* Desirable: Organising teaching or medical education programmes; relevant teaching qualification
* Essential: Experience of carrying out an audit project
* Desirable: Involvement in a research project and publication
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience
* Knowledge of UK Hospital Systems (or equivalent); ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
* Excellent oral and written communication in English
* Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
* Ability to manage time, workload, and prioritise clinical work
* Ability to use IT (e-mail and internet); knowledge of risk management
* Decision-making based on evidence and experience including contribution of others
* Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Organisational Development
* Opportunities for career conversations, individual development plans, and talent management
* Protected CPD time and access to development funds
* Leadership and Management development programmes; coaching and mentoring
* Comprehensive induction, CPD support, and preceptorship for newly qualified staff
Benefits and Equal Opportunities
Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits, including health and wellbeing initiatives, DBS where required, discounts, NHS Pension Scheme, cycle to work and salary sacrifice schemes. The Trust reimburses eligible application costs for EU settlement status; and we promote lived experience in our workforce.
Closing date 25/01/2026 23:59; Interview date 12/02/2026. The Trust reserves the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received.
Location and Contact
Site: Longreach House, Redruth
Job ref: 201-MD-25-CON-035
For general recruitment queries, contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644.
The Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes applications from people with lived experience of mental or physical ill health. If successful, Occupational Health may access your health records for vaccination and screening checks, with references required.
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