Job summary
Consultant in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services 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 our Community Team Launceston, North Cornwall as a Consultant Psychiatrist.

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 collaboration
• Take on clinical leadership responsibilities and influence service development
• Pursue your interests in research, teaching, or service improvement with 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 consultants and opportunities for experienced consultants to lead and innovate
• The chance to make a real impact in 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.

Main duties of the job
This post is part of the leadership team within the service and will provide appropriate support and supervision to other team members. The post holder will be part of a clinical team providing specialist psychiatric advice to the multidisciplinary team. There is the potential to support medical trainees and advanced clinical practitioners, who will be supervised by the consultant.

The post-holder with other senior members of the CAMHS Teams will be responsible for ensuring there is effective communication with referring and receiving teams throughout the Trust, and Primary care. Where appropriate the post-holder will join therapy sessions in complex cases. Whilst primarily responsible for delivering a quality clinical service the Consultant psychiatrist is also expected to be actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services, being involved with the service manager in helping to steer the development of the service in line with the strategic direction of the organisation.

The successful candidate will develop a personal development plan for lifelong learning. We also offer new appointees the chance to extend their development, If you would like to undertake a further qualification, undertake research or involve yourself in our transformation program.

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. 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 5,000 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 10 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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Job responsibilities
An advert, can only say so much. full details of the role are in the enclosed Job Description. Please note this Job Description has been approved through the Royal College approval process.

We would love to speak to you about this role in more detail. For more information please see our contact details.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:

Dr Kasu KIRAN - Clinical Director CAMHS,
K.Kiran@nhs.net
01208251483

Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential

• CCT or Equivalent in CAMHS Psychiatry

Desirable

• Relevant Higher Degree eg: MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualification

Eligibility
Essential

• Full GMC Registration and licence
• Eligibility for Section 12 and AC Approval
• Inclusion (or eligibility for inclusion) on the specialist or specialty Trainee within 6 months of gaining CCT

Desirable

• Section 12/AC Approval
• Trainer Training to enable clinical and/or supervision of trainees

Teaching
Essential

• Evidence of teaching experience at post-graduate and/or under-graduate level

Desirable

• Specific evidence of organising teaching or medical education programmes
• Relevant teaching qualification

Research and Audit
Essential

• Experience of carrying out an audit project

Desirable

• Experience or involvement in a research project and publication

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Knowledge of UK Hospital Systems (or equivalent) Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Previous experience of taking a leadership role in multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
• Ability to use IT, including e-mail and the internet
• Knowledge of risk management
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.