Specialty Doctor in Community Psychiatry

Specialty Doctor in Community Psychiatry

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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an experienced Specialty Doctor to work within the West area of the county's Integrated Care Areas (ICA). Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT) provide assessment and treatment for adults with serious mental disorders. This role supports close primary care interface working as part of mental health transformation.

• Act as a senior psychiatrist for people aged 18 and over referred from within the allocated catchment area, in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Provide outpatient services within the catchment area, including a blend of face-to-face clinic reviews, home visits, and use of telephone and video consultation tools.
• Attend CMHT multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss new referrals and caseloads; contribute to formulation and management of complex cases; support team members.
• Maintain close working relationships with inpatient services, Home Treatment Team, and other community teams to improve patient care at interfaces.
• Increase ties with primary care to provide advice and liaison as part of the current transformation program.

Cornwall is a rural maritime county in the Southwest of England. NHS Kernow CCG is the clinical commissioning group for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and related services. The Trust offers development opportunities and a range of staff benefits, including CPD support, leadership development, coaching, induction, and revalidation support.

Essential criteria and desirable criteria are described in the attached documents. The post requires:

• Completed Core Training or equivalent in Psychiatry (essential).
• Competency for Special Doctor:
  Qualified and trained in Psychiatry (essential).
• Desirable criteria include CCT training in HEE UK, and other related training milestones.

Shortlisting and assessment will consider suitability and the level of experience in Psychiatry training and related qualifications.

The Trust prioritises staff development with opportunities such as:

• Career conversations, development plans, and succession planning
• Protected CPD time and a dedicated development fund
• Leadership and management development, coaching, mentoring, and preceptorship programmes
• Induction programme, care certificate support, and professional development
• Health and wellbeing initiatives and access to revalidation support
• NHS Pension Scheme, salary-sacrificed car and cycle-to-work schemes

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once sufficient applications are received. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details. Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes applicants with lived experience of health conditions and supports flexible working arrangements where possible. Occupational Health checks and references are required for successful applicants.

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• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider
• Industries:
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