About this role
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 Perinatal Mental Health Team in Mid Cornwall. 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 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 appointee will serve as the Specialty Doctor for individuals being treated within the perinatal pathway, duties will include:
Active participation in, and sometimes chairing, a weekly Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting; and attending any relevant additional professionals meetings
Regular Outpatient Clinics & Domiciliary Visits
In-reaching into local Maternity Units
Engagement in Child Protection processes, for example writing reports for and attending Child Protection Conferences
Working flexibly in order to respond to clinical emergencies, when appropriate
Providing advice and leadership to the team for medication and more complex cases
Providing clinical advice, including medication advice, to colleagues working in primary care
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 description Job responsibilities
For more details about this role and the specific requirements of the Person Specification , please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
4 Years Post Graduate Experience 2 Years Pschiarty Expereince
Desirable
Experience working with Perinatal Mental Health patients
Qualfications Essential
Recognised Medical Qualification GMC Registration and a License to Practice Pass in MRCPsych Paper A & B
Desirable
S12(2) Approved MRCPsych
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 Truro Health Park
Infirmary Hill
Truro
TR1 2JA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)