Job Description

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Main area

Psychiatry

Grade

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Part time Flexible working
0.5 session per week (none)

Job ref

201-MD-25-SAS-002

Site

Carew House

Town

Bodmin

Salary

61,542 - 111,441 Per Annum Pro Rata

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

23/11/2025 23:59

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.

The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites. Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

Job overview

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Specialty Doctor, Associate Specialist, Specialist to take on the role of

Specialty and Associate Specialist (SAS)

Advocate



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AS Advocate will play a pivotal role in supporting the professional development, wellbeing, and representation of SAS doctors within the organisation. This role is designed to ensure that SAS doctors are empowered, valued, and have access to the same opportunities for career progression, leadership, and support as their consultant and trainee colleagues.



The SAS Advocate will act as a key liaison between SAS doctors and senior leadership, promoting inclusion, equity, and engagement across the medical workforce. They will work collaboratively with medical staffing, education teams, and clinical directors to identify and address the unique needs of SAS doctors, fostering a culture of respect, recognition, and continuous improvement.

Main duties of the job

The primary responsibility of the SAS Advocate will be to:

Advocacy & Representation

: Serve as a voice for SAS doctors in strategic discussions, ensuring their perspectives and concerns are heard and addressed.

Career Development

: Support SAS doctors in accessing development opportunities, including CESR pathways, leadership training, and educational resources.

Wellbeing & Support

: Promote wellbeing initiatives and provide guidance on navigating workplace challenges, including access to mentoring and peer support.

Engagement & Communication

: Facilitate regular forums, feedback sessions, and communications to keep SAS doctors informed and involved.

Policy & Strategy

: Contribute to the development of policies and strategies that enhance the working lives of SAS doctors, aligned with national guidance and local priorities.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For Full details of this role and the opportunities working for Cornwall Partnership please see the attached .

Person specification

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Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria

Recognised basic Medical Degree Eligible to be appointed to the Specialty Doctor Grade #

Eligibility

Essential criteria

Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment. #

Communication

Essential criteria

Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives. #

Skills

Essential criteria

Demonstrating a coaching & values led leadership style, encouraging engagement and empowerment amongst staff and stakeholders. A high level of communication skills, to include, mediation, negotiation, consultation, facilitation, presentation, training and coaching skills using well developed interpersonal skills to influence, inform, reconcile differences and resolve conflicts. Ability to solve complex problems, and be solution focused demonstrating a high level of persuasive and influencing skills Ability to analyse complex data and information, including preparing responses to complex reports and complaints, weighing clinical risks and forming judgements often within tight timescales Ability to cope with competing priorities and a heavy, demanding and complex workload

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