SAS Doctor in Psychiatry - Rehabilitation

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 general Adult psychiatry team within the Inpatient Rehabilitation Psychiatric team at Bodmin Hospital . Whilst this role is advertised as less than full time, there is the potential for a full time post for the right applicant.

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 Specialist Dr who can provide strong clinical leadership and help shape the future of our services.

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

Main duties of the job
The postholder will work within the Inpatient Rehabilitation Service, providing clinical leadership and high-quality psychiatric care to patients with severe and enduring mental illness admitted to Fettle House. Working closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist, resident doctor, multidisciplinary team, and Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Team, the postholder will be responsible for the assessment, treatment, ongoing management, and discharge planning of rehabilitation inpatients. The role includes participating in multidisciplinary reviews, providing supervision and support to junior medical staff, contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with relevant legal frameworks, including the Mental Health Act. The postholder will also support continuity of care through consultant cross-cover arrangements, contribute to teaching and training activities, and play an active role in clinical governance, service planning, and the delivery of recovery-focused rehabilitation services.

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.

Details
Date posted: 30 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number: 201-MD-26-017
Job locations: Bodmin Community Hospital, Bodmin Community Hospital, Boundary Road, Bodmin, PL24 2QT, United Kingdom

Job description
For full details of this opportunity and the required duties please refer to the attached job description

Person Specification
Completed Core Training or equivalent
Essential

• equivalent of completed Core training in Psychiatry

Desirable

• CCT training in HEE UK

Competency for Special Doctor
Essential

• Achieved Qualification and training in Psychiatry

Desirable

• Completed Foundation training

shortlisting
Essential

• Qualification

Desirable

• achieved grade as doctor

Completed Psychiatry Core training
Essential

• Pass exam for Psychiatry Training

Desirable

• completed 3 years Core training

Assesment on Interview
Essential

• suitability for the post

Desirable

• years in Psychiatry training

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bodmin Community Hospital, Boundary Road, Bodmin, PL24 2QT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Dr Celice McDermott, Consultant Psychiatrist, Celice.mcdermott@nhs.net