Job summaryConsultant Old Age Psychiatry Opportunity - Whether You're Starting Out or Ready for Something NewLive, 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 West Cornwall 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 collaborationTake on clinical leadership responsibilities and influence service developmentPursue your interests in research, teaching, or service improvement with our full supportWhy Cornwall?
Stunning beaches and unspoilt countryside right on your doorstepA family-friendly environment with excellent schools and welcoming communitiesA slower pace of life balanced with vibrant cultural, food, and arts scenesWhat We Offer: Generous relocation packageFlexible and family-friendly working arrangementsStructured support for new consultants and opportunities for experienced consultants to lead and innovateThe chance to make a real impact in a region where your expertise truly mattersJoin us in shaping the future of mental health care in Cornwall - and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve.
Main duties of the jobTo act as a consultant resource to the Coombe (Penzance and Isles of Scilly) complex care and dementia psychiatry service, including individual casework with selected patients referred from the multidisciplinary teams and by consultant colleagues, together with providing broader advice to colleagues in psychiatry and other disciplines.
Manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff during the course of their duties as agreed between medical colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competencies under the competency-based medical education framework.
Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
Participate in service and business planning activity for the service and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service as well as annual appraisal for consultants.
Attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
Maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act section 12 (2) approval and abide by professional codes of conduct.
Work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with medical colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
About usWe'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. DetailsDate posted30 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
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113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum plus on call allowance ( currently 3%)
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Job share,
Flexible working,
Compressed hours
Reference number201-MD-26-023Job locationsBolitho HousePenzanceTR18 4NYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo view a detailed approved job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Please note Job description is subject to Royal College Approval process
Job description
Job responsibilitiesTo view a detailed approved job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Please note Job description is subject to Royal College Approval processPerson Specification
Qualifications and Training
EssentialRecognised Medical DegreeFull GMC RegistrationInclusion (or eligibility for inclusion) on the Specialist Register or a Specialty Trainee within 6 months of gaining CCTSection 12 ApprovalDesirableRelevant Higher Degree e.g., MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualificationsCompletion of Clinical and Educational Supervisor TrainingApproved Clinicain status
Experience
EssentialKnowledge and evidence of participation in CPDExperience working in an Inpatient settingDesirableExperience of working across different services within mental healthOther relevant experience, e.g., specific psychological therapiesQualifications or experience in managing physical illness
Skills
EssentialPrevious experience in taking a leadership role in several multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring high quality care and staff moraleAbility to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work. Ability to appraise own performanceExcellent written and oral communication skillsDesirableEvidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
EssentialRecognised Medical DegreeFull GMC RegistrationInclusion (or eligibility for inclusion) on the Specialist Register or a Specialty Trainee within 6 months of gaining CCTSection 12 ApprovalDesirableRelevant Higher Degree e.g., MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualificationsCompletion of Clinical and Educational Supervisor TrainingApproved Clinicain status
Experience
EssentialKnowledge and evidence of participation in CPDExperience working in an Inpatient settingDesirableExperience of working across different services within mental healthOther relevant experience, e.g., specific psychological therapiesQualifications or experience in managing physical illness
Skills
EssentialPrevious experience in taking a leadership role in several multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring high quality care and staff moraleAbility to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work.
Ability to appraise own performanceExcellent written and oral communication skillsDesirableEvidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills. Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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. xohmjla For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressBolitho HousePenzanceTR18 4NYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressBolitho HousePenzanceTR18 4NYUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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