Exciting Opportunity for International Medical Professionals
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly qualified Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry to join our West Cornwall Community Mental Health Team. This is an exceptional opportunity for international medical professionals looking to relocate to the beautiful region of Cornwall in the United Kingdom.
Visa and Sponsorship Information
We are pleased to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible international candidates. This sponsorship is essential for obtaining a UK work visa. Applicants must meet the UK Visas and Immigration requirements for skilled worker visas. We encourage all international candidates to verify their eligibility with our human resources team before applying.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present criminal record certificates from each country where 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.
About Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is 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 where people matter. As part of our team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. With over 4,000 staff including doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff, we’re one of the largest employers in the region.
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
Approximately 568,000 people live here, with many more visiting during the summer holidays. Cornwall offers an exceptional quality of life that is difficult to match elsewhere in the UK.
Job Details
Position Title
Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry – West Cornwall (North Kerrier)
Location
The Basset Unit, Longreach House, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3EU
Employment Type
Permanent position
Working Pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, or Flexible working options available
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 per year plus 3% on-call supplement
Grade
Consultant
Reference Number
201-MD-25-CON-025
Job Summary
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.
The Kerrier Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), with its two-consultant psychiatrist posts, covers a total population of approximately 93,000. The post-holder will cover surgeries in the conurbation of Camborne and Redruth and surrounding satellite villages. Outpatient clinics are primarily held in The Basset Unit on the Longreach Hospital site.
Main Duties
The consultant contributes to clinical leadership within the team but is only medically responsible for individuals that he/she has contact with. The consultant is not expected to care coordinate. The post is supported by a 1.0 WTE Core Psychiatric Trainee who works between the team consultants. Trainees are primarily community-based but will also have on-call duty commitments to the inpatient services. The consultant will share Clinical Supervisor duties for the trainee.
There is a planned programme of demand and capacity mapping funded by Health Education England (CLEAR – Clinically-Led workforce Activity and Redesign) across community mental health services in Cornwall, and so these boundaries might be subject to change over the coming years.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- CCT or equivalent in General Adult Psychiatry
- Experience of managing a caseload of community patients with a range of mental health problems
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to engage with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health problems
- Previous experience in taking a leadership role in multi-disciplinary teams
- Knowledge and experience of risk management
- Evidence of teaching experience at post-graduate and/or under-graduate level
- Experience of carrying out an audit project
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Experience of working across different services within mental health
- Section 12 and AC Approval
- Qualifications or experience in managing physical illness
- Other relevant qualifications/experience (e.g. specific psychological therapies)
- Specific achievements which demonstrate clinical leadership
- Evidence of involvement in partnership with other agencies
- Specific evidence of organising teaching or medical education programmes
- Relevant teaching qualification
- Experience or involvement in a research project and publication
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
- Supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Application Process
To apply for this position, please submit your application through the NHS Jobs website. The application deadline is 9th November 2025. For questions about the job, please contact Dr Ashley Broom, Clinical Director for Adult Community Mental Health.
When applying, please ensure you include:
- Current Curriculum Vitae
- Personal statement addressing the person specification
- Details of any GMC registration and/or other relevant professional qualifications
- Details of any previous experience working in the NHS or similar healthcare system
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.
Contact Information
For questions about the job
Dr Ashley Broom
Clinical Director for Adult Community Mental Health
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01872 246872
Employer Details
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
The Basset Unit, Longreach House, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3EU
Website: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/
Privacy notice: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/privacy
Supporting Documents
Job Description & Person Specification.pdf (PDF, 384 KB) – Please refer to the supporting documents section on the NHS Jobs website to download this document.
How to Apply
Apply via the NHS Jobs website. When applying, international candidates should ensure they:
- Verify their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship with our HR team
- Prepare all required documentation including proof of qualifications and professional registrations
- Include a personal statement addressing how they meet the person specification
- Be prepared for potential interview via video call if overseas
- Allow sufficient time for visa processing if offered the position
Equal Opportunities
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities we serve.
