SAS Doctor in Psychiatry - Rehabilitation
Posted 4 hours 22 minutes ago by Cornwall Partnership
Main area General Adult Rehabilitation psychiatry Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor Grade (2021) Contract Permanent Hours
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
Site Bodmin Community Hospital Town Bodmin Salary £63,696 - £102,689 Per Annum Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 07/10/:59
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Job overviewLive, 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 RoleWe 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- 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
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.
Working for our organisationWe'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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThis role is part time but there may be opportunities for the right person to take on additional responsibilities with another team.
For full details of this opportunity and the required duties please refer to the attached job description
Person specification Completed Core Training or equivalent- equivalent of completed Core training in Psychiatry
- CCT training in HEE UK
- Achieved Qualification and training in Psychiatry
- Completed Foundation training
- Qualification
- Pass exam for Psychiatry Training
- completed 3 years Core training
- suitability for the post
- years in Psychiatry training
At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:
- Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
- Protected CPD time for registered staff
- Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
- Leadership and Management development programmes
- Coaching and mentoring opportunities
- A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
- Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
- A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff
Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:
- Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
- Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
- Free DBS checks where required
- Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.
If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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