Consultant in old Age Psychiatry - Central Cornwall | Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 29 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,725 - £145,478 per annum plus on call allowance ( currently 3%) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 October 2025 |
| Location: | Truro, TR4 8UN |
| Company: | Cornwall Partnership Foundation NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7514686/201-MD-25-CON-026 |
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 Central Cornwall Community Mental Health Team as a Consultant in Dementia and Older Persons.
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.
To act as a consultant resource to the Gannel complex care and dementiapsychiatryservice,includingindividualcaseworkwithselectedpatientsreferredfrom the multidisciplinary teams and by consultant colleagues, together withprovidingbroaderadvicetocolleaguesinpsychiatryandotherdisciplines.
The post-holderwillprovideoutpatient and community basedservicesasneededincludinghomevisits.TheconsultantmustbeapprovedunderSection12 of the Mental Health Act 1983 and be an Approved Clinician.
Very occasionally, it is necessary to provide expert advice, as directed by thecourts,onCornwallFoundationTrustpatients
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.
To view a detailed approved job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
This advert closes on Sunday 9 Nov 2025