Job Description

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NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area

CAMHS

Grade

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Contract

Permanent: option for fixed term contract for individuals not on Specialist Register.

Hours

Full time Part time Job share Flexible working
10 sessions per week (On call rota)

Job ref

201-MD-25-CON-039

Site

Sowenna

Town

Bodmin

Salary

109,725 - 145,478 plus 3% on call allowance

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

02/03/2026 08:00

Thank you for your interest in joining us at

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

Great Care


Care based on what matters to people.*
Care provided at home or close to home.*
Improvement through learning, research and innovation.*
Prevention and alternatives to hospital.*

Great Organisation


Buildings that support health and wellbeing.*
Technology enabled care.*
Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.*
Safe, efficient, effective and productive.*

Great People


A place people love to work and feel valued.*
Living our values with staff (all voices count).*
Attract, grow and develop talent.*
Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.*

Great Partner


Encourage and enable effective partnerships.*
Joined-up community services.*
Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.*
Reduce our impact on the environment.*


At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.




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Job overview

We are seeking a

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

to join

Sowenna

, Cornwall's first purpose-built adolescent inpatient unit (14 beds for ages 13-18). The service is

QNIC-accredited

and provides trauma-informed, relational care within a bio-psycho-social and Care Programme Approach (CPA) framework.



You will provide

clinical leadership

to a skilled multidisciplinary team, oversee assessments and care planning, and work closely with community CAMHS, Eating Disorder, and Neurodevelopmental teams. There are opportunities for

research, teaching, and service development

, with strong support for

CPD and flexible working

.



Applicants should hold

GMC specialist registration

(or be within 6 months of CCT) and ideally have

Approved Clinician/Section 12 status

(or willingness to achieve this). We are also open to discussing opportunities for individuals not yet on the specialist register.



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Main duties of the job

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Main Duties of the Job

Provide

clinical leadership

for Sowenna, a 14-bed Tier 4 CAMHS inpatient unit for young people aged 13-18. Undertake

comprehensive psychiatric assessments

, formulation, diagnosis, and care planning in line with CPA and bio-psycho-social models. Chair and participate in

admission CPA meetings

and regular

MDT reviews

. Work collaboratively with the

multidisciplinary team

(nursing, psychology, family therapy, OT, social work, specialty doctor) and liaise with community CAMHS, Eating Disorder, and Neurodevelopmental teams. Offer

clinical supervision

and contribute to

teaching, training, and service development

. Participate in

audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives

. Engage in the

consultant on-call rota

as agreed. Uphold

professional standards

, safeguarding, and equality principles in all aspects of care.

Leadership & Development Responsibilities

Act as part of the

service leadership team

, providing support and supervision to team members. Provide specialist psychiatric advice to the MDT and join therapy sessions in complex cases where appropriate. Support medical trainees and advanced clinical practitioners through supervision. Ensure effective communication with referring and receiving teams across the Trust and primary care. Contribute to

strategic service development

alongside the Service Manager and senior CAMHS leadership

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Working for our organisation

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.


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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

An advert can only tell part of the story -- the full details of this role are outlined in the enclosed

. Please note that the is currently under review as part of the

Royal College approval process

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We are looking for

appropriately qualified professionals holding Approved Clinician status

who are passionate about delivering high-quality care and open to

development opportunities

. If you're seeking a role where you can make a real difference and grow your career, we would love to speak with you.

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

Dr Kasu Kiran

Clinical Director, CAMHS


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Person specification

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Experience

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Essential criteria

CCT/ or equivalent in CAMHS substantial experience of managing a busy caseload of clients with a range of mental health problems Evidence of working within a community mental health setting #####

Desirable criteria

participation in user involvement in services ####

Skills and Aptitude

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Essential criteria

Experience of assessing and treating young patients and families in acute & community psychiatric settings, and ability to offer expert opinion on a range of problems in child and adolescent psychiatry Excellent clinical assessment skills ability to manage risk #####

Desirable criteria

Awareness of community structures and social care options and processes Understanding of recovery principles in mental health

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:


Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management Protected CPD time for registered staff Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff Leadership and Management development programmes Coaching and mentoring opportunities A full clinical induction programme for operational skills Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff Individual professional development programmes

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:


Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff Free DBS checks where required Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions NHS Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Cycle to work scheme The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.



Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.



If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.



Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644