Consultant Adult Psychiatrist

Consultant General Adult Psychiatry Opportunity – Whether You’re Starting Out or Ready for Something New Live, work, and thrive in one of the UK’s most desirable locations. Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity to join ourInpatient Team in Bodminas aConsultant in General Adult Psychiatry. Whether you’re about to finish training in August and looking for your first Consultant post, or anexperienced consultant seeking a fresh challenge, this is your chance to: Join asupportive, forward-thinking teamthat values innovation and collaboration Take onclinical leadership responsibilitiesand influence service development Pursue your interests inresearch, teaching, or service improvementwith our full support 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 What We Offer: Generous relocation and recruitment package Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements Structured support for new consultantsand opportunities for experienced consultants to lead and innovate The chance tomake a real impactin a region where your expertise truly matters Join us in shaping the future of mental health care in Cornwall – and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. Responsibilities To manage the patients clinical workload within the ward areas, including professional supervision to junior medical staff. This may include assessing competencies under the MMC framework. To support the education and training of junior medical staff To record accurately and comprehensively, clinical activity. To participate in service and business planning activity for the adult services (hospital and community), and as appropriate, for the whole Mental Health Service. To participate in annual appraisal for consultants. To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme. To participate annually in a job plan review with the Chief Medical Officer, which will include consultation with a relevant Manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation. The post holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. 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. 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. To view a detailed approved job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. This advert closes on Sunday 25 Jan 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr