Consultant in GAP – West Cornwall
Overview
We are offering a unique opportunity to join the West Cornwall Community Mental Health Team as a Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry. The closing date is 20 September 2026.
Live, work, and thrive in one of the UK’s most desirable locations. Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic consultant to provide clinical leadership and shape the future of our services.
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 forward-thinking consultant who can provide strong clinical leadership and support service development, research, and teaching alongside clinical practice. The post holder will contribute to service development and high-quality patient care.
What We Offer
- Generous relocation and recruitment package
- Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements to support work–life balance
- Opportunities for professional growth, including involvement in research, teaching, and service innovation
- The chance to influence 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.
Main duties of the job
The Penwith CMHT, with its two-consultant psychiatrist posts, serves a population of approximately 93,000. A planned programme of demand and capacity mapping (CLEAR) across community mental health services in Cornwall may influence boundaries over the coming years. The post-holder will cover surgeries in the Camborne and Redruth conurbation and surrounding satellite villages. Outpatient clinics are primarily held in The Basset Unit on the Long Reach Hospital site. The consultant contributes to clinical leadership within the team but is medically responsible only for individuals they have contact with. The post is supported by a 1.0 WTE Specialty Doctor and 1.0 WTE Resident Doctor who work with the team consultants. Trainees are primarily community-based but will also have on-call duty commitments to inpatient services. The consultant will share Clinical Supervisor duties for the trainee.
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 and provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. You’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this part of the UK.
Approximately 4,000 people form the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, admins 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 in Cornwall. A third of people in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. We work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer and during holidays, many people visit the area, increasing the demand for our services.
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
- CCT or equivalent in GA Psychiatry
- Experience of managing a caseload of community patients with a range of mental health problems
- Experience of working across different services within mental health
- Section 12 and AC Approval
- Qualifications or experience in managing physical illness
- Other relevant qualifications/experience (e.g. specific psychological therapies)
Skills, Knowledge, and Aptitude
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to engage with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health problems
- Leadership experience in multi-disciplinary teams
- Knowledge and experience of risk management
- Evidence of clinical leadership achievements
- Experience of partnership with other agencies
Teaching
- Evidence of teaching experience at postgraduate and/or undergraduate level
- Experience organizing teaching or medical education programmes
- Relevant teaching qualification
Research and Audit
- Experience of carrying out an audit project
- Experience or involvement in a research project and publication
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary to submit to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) for checks of any previous criminal convictions.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year plus 3% on call supplement
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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