Consultant in CAMHS - Inpatient | Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £109,725 - £145,478 plus 3% on call allowance |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Bodmin, PL30 2QT |
| Cwmni: | Cornwall Partnership Foundation NHS Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7685586/201-MD-25-CON-039 |
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We are seeking aConsultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatristto joinSowenna, Cornwall’s first purpose-built adolescent inpatient unit (14 beds for ages 13–18). The service isQNIC-accreditedand provides trauma-informed, relational care within a bio-psycho-social and Care Programme Approach (CPA) framework.
You will provideclinical leadershipto a skilled multidisciplinary team, oversee assessments and care planning, and work closely with community CAMHS, Eating Disorder, and Neurodevelopmental teams. There are opportunities forresearch, teaching, and service development, with strong support forCPD and flexible working.
Applicants should holdGMC specialist registration(or be within 6 months of CCT) and ideally haveApproved Clinician/Section 12 status(or willingness to achieve this). We are also open to discussing opportunities for individuals not yet on the specialist register.
Main Duties of the Job
• Provideclinical leadershipfor Sowenna, a 14-bed Tier 4 CAMHS inpatient unit for young people aged 13–18.
• Undertakecomprehensive psychiatric assessments, formulation, diagnosis, and care planning in line with CPA and bio-psycho-social models.
• Chair and participate inadmission CPA meetingsand regularMDT reviews.
• Work collaboratively with themultidisciplinary team(nursing, psychology, family therapy, OT, social work, specialty doctor) and liaise with community CAMHS, Eating Disorder, and Neurodevelopmental teams.
• Offerclinical supervisionand contribute toteaching, training, and service development.
• Participate inaudit, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in theconsultant on-call rotaas agreed.
• Upholdprofessional standards, safeguarding, and equality principles in all aspects of care.
Leadership & Development Responsibilities
• Act as part of theservice 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 tostrategic service developmentalongside the Service Manager and senior CAMHS leadership.
• Develop apersonal development planfor lifelong learning. Additional SPA time may be available for research, further qualifications, or involvement in transformation projects.
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.
An advert can only tell part of the story — the full details of this role are outlined in the enclosedJob Description. Please note that the Job Description is currently under review as part of theRoyal College approval process.
We are looking forappropriately qualified professionals holding Approved Clinician statuswho are passionate about delivering high-quality care and open todevelopment 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
This advert closes on Monday 2 Mar 2026