Job Description

Specialty Doctor in CAMHS - Community Team

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NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Main area

CAMHS

Grade

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time Part time Job share Flexible working
10 sessions per week (flexible working PA would be considered on individual circumstances)

Job ref

201-MD-25-SAS-002

Site

Shaw House

Town

St Austell

Salary

59,175 - 95,400 Per Annum Pro Rata

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

11/05/2025 08:00

Thank you for your interest in joining us at

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

Great Care


Care based on what matters to people.*
Care provided at home or close to home.*
Improvement through learning, research and innovation.*
Prevention and alternatives to hospital.*

Great Organisation


Buildings that support health and wellbeing.*
Technology enabled care.*
Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.*
Safe, efficient, effective and productive.*

Great People


A place people love to work and feel valued.*
Living our values with staff (all voices count).*
Attract, grow and develop talent.*
Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.*

Great Partner


Encourage and enable effective partnerships.*
Joined-up community services.*
Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.*
Reduce our impact on the environment.*


At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites. Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.




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Job overview

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialty Doctor for the Carrick Children's and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). The chosen candidate will play a crucial role in the medical community team and collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).



The main duty involves leading the psychiatric assessment and treatment of child and adolescent patients in the Mid Cornwall area under the guidance of a Consultant.



The preferred candidate will possess experience in treating children and young people in an inpatient setting and have a background in various mental health services, including primary care.



Applicants should have at least four years of medical experience, with a minimum of two years in Psychiatry, preferably within a CAMHS environment. While MRCPsych is not mandatory, candidates who are in the process of obtaining it are encouraged to apply, as they will be offered opportunities for higher training and support with their examinations.




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Main duties of the job

The primary responsibilities of a Specialty Doctor include:


Conducting psychiatric evaluations, establishing diagnoses, and formulating care plans and treatment strategies for patients in the designated care area. Collaborating with team members to assess and manage complex cases. Liaising with external services and agencies, such as those in education, social services, and the voluntary sector. Cooperating with services to ensure child protection. Engaging in clinical team meetings at the Hive and fostering transparent, positive relationships with all team members to support case consultations and discussions.

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Working for our organisation

We are an NHS community and mental health provider Trust located in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our mission is to deliver both community and hospital-based care to enhance the physical and mental health of individuals. Additionally, we offer specialised support for those with dementia or learning disabilities.



Our organisation values people, and as a member of our team, you will contribute to the health and wellbeing of residents and visitors in this picturesque region of the UK.



The Trust is comprised of over 4,000 individuals, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and administrative and support staff.



Our services are provided in people's homes, community clinics, and bases, with some staff operating from one of our 13 community hospitals. We strive to attract exceptional people, deliver outstanding care, be an excellent workplace, and form strong partnerships.



The area is home to approximately 568,000 residents. A third of Cornwall's population receives acute hospital services from Devon, prompting close collaboration with our Devon partners. Tourist seasons, particularly summer and holidays, see an influx of visitors, leading to increased demand for our services.


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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of this role and the opportunities available at Cornwall Partnership, please refer to the attached .




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Person specification

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Qualifications & Training

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Essential criteria

Recognised basic Medical Degree #####

Desirable criteria

Relevant higher degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications MRCPsych Section 12 Approval Completed MRCPsych Paper A & B ####

Eligibility

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Essential criteria

Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment. Completed 4 years Post Graduate expereince Completed 2 years Psychiatry experience ####

Clinical skills

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Essential criteria

Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job. Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need. Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job. Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job. Risk Management: knowledge of risk management. ####

Specialty specific skills related to the post.

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Essential criteria

Experience of assessing and treating patients in acute and psychiatric settings #####

Desirable criteria

Experience of working in the Home Treatment Team Experience working within a Community Mental health team. ####

Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care.

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Essential criteria

Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors. #####

Desirable criteria

Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education or multi professional education. Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and post graduate learning and teaching Experience of involvement in a research project and/or publication. Interest in Research. Published audit project. ####

Communication skills

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Essential criteria

Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives. Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.

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 Individual professional development programmes

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 NHS Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Cycle to work scheme The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

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.



Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644