Consultant in GAP - West Cornwall

Date posted: 08 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year plus 3% on call supplement
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number: 201-MD-26-15
Job locations: Bolitho House, 1 Laregan Hill, Penzance, TR18 4NY, United Kingdom

Job Summary
Live, work, and thrive in one of the UK's most desirable locations

Are 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 West Cornwall Community Mental Health Team as a Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry.

Why Cornwall?
Nestled in one of the UK's most sought-after regions, Cornwall offers:

• 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

The Role
We 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 Offer

• Generous relocation and recruitment package to make your move stress-free
• Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements designed to support a positive work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional growth, including involvement in research, teaching, and service innovation
• The chance to make a real impact, influencing service development while delivering high-quality care

Join us in shaping the future of mental health care in Cornwall - and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve.

Main Duties of the Job
The Penwith CMHT, with its two-consultant psychiatrist posts, covers a total population of approximately 93,000. There is a planned programme of demand and capacity mapping funded by Health Education England (CLEAR - Clinically-Led workforce Activity and Redesign) across community mental health services in Cornwall, and so these boundaries might be subject to change over the coming years.The post-holder will cover surgeries in the conurbation of Camborne and Redruth and surrounding satellite villages. Outpatient clinics are primarily held in The Basset Unit on the Longreach Hospital site.The consultant contributes to clinical leadership within the team but is only medically responsible for individuals that he/she has contact with but is not expected to care co-ordinate.The post is supported by a 1.0 WTE Specialty Doctor and 1.00 WTE Resident Doctor who works between the team consultants. Trainees are primarily community-based but will also have on-call duty commitments to the inpatient services. The consultant will share Clinical Supervisor duties for the trainee

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 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 Responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential

• CCT or equivalent in GA Psychiatry
• Experience of managing a caseload of community patients with a range of mental health problems

Desirable

• Experience of working across different services within mental health
• Section 12 and AC Approval
• Qualifications or experience in managing physical illness
• Other relevant qualifications/experience (e.g. specific psychological therapies)

Skills, Knowledge, and Aptitude
Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to engage with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health problems
• Previous experience in taking a leadership role in multi-disciplinary teams
• Knowledge and experience of risk management

Desirable

• Specific achievements which demonstrate clinical leadership
• Evidence of involvement in partnership with other agencies

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

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 Apply through our 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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Apply through our website.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.