Consultant Adult Psychiatrist

Live, work, and thrive in one of the UK's most desirable locationsAre you ready to take the next step in your career while enjoying an exceptional quality of life? Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is offering a unique opportunity to join our East Cornwall Inpatient Mental Health Team as a Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry.Why 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 scenesThe RoleWe 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.What We OfferGenerous relocation and recruitment package to make your move stress-freeFlexible and family-friendly working arrangements designed to support a positive work-life balanceOpportunities for professional growth, including involvement in research, teaching, and service innovationThe chance to make a real impact, influencing service development while delivering high-quality careMain duties of the jobTo 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 staffTo 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.To comply with the Trust's agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the Chief Medical Officer and other managers in preparing plans for services.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.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo view a detailed approved job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.We are able to also consider experienced candidates (who do not hold Specialist registrations) who are looking to develop the pathway portfolio to specialist registrationPerson SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssentialRecognised Medical DegreeFull GMC RegistrationInclusion (or eligibility for inclusion) on the Specialist Register or a Specialty Trainee within 6 months of gaining CCTEligibility for Section 12 and AC ApprovalDesirableRelevant Higher Degree e.g., MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualificationsCompletion of Clinical and Educational Supervisor TrainingExperienceEssentialExperience in assessing and treating mental health patients in out-patient and community settings.Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPDPrior experience working in a rehabilitation ServiceDesirableExperience of working across different services within mental healthOther relevant experience, e.g., specific psychological therapiesQualifications or experience in managing physical illnessSkillsEssentialPrevious 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.201-MD-25-CON-029 #J-18808-Ljbffr