Consultant Adult Psychiatrist – Low Secure Unit
Closing date: 07 June 2026
Opportunity to join Bodmin Hospital's Low Secure Unit as a Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry, providing clinical leadership and care for detained male patients.
Main duties of the job
- Act as Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist for detained male patients on Bowman ward within a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Serve as Responsible Clinician for the care of 8 inpatients and as access assessor for Cornwall patients referred via the CAMBIO bed flow system.
- Provide clinical leadership to the Bowman Low Secure Unit team, Cornwall secure services, and represent Cornwall Partnership Trust regionally with the Southwest provider collaborative.
- Take part in the on‑call rota, covering general Consultant Psychiatrist duties.
- Based at Bodmin Hospital.
Benefits
- Generous relocation and recruitment package.
- Flexible and family‑friendly working arrangements.
- Structured support for new consultants and opportunities for experienced consultants to lead and innovate.
- The chance to make a real impact in a region where your expertise truly matters.
Person Specification
- Recognised Medical Degree.
- Full GMC Registration.
- Inclusion (or eligibility for inclusion) on the Specialist Register or a Specialty Trainee within 6 months of gaining CCT.
- Eligibility for Section 12 and AC Approval.
- Relevant higher degree (e.g., MD, PhD, MSc) or other additional clinical qualifications.
- Completion of Clinical and Educational Supervisor Training.
Experience
- Assessing and treating mental health patients in out‑patient and community settings.
- Evidence of participation in CPD.
- Prior experience working in a rehabilitation service.
- Experience working across different mental health services.
- Relevant experience in specific psychological therapies.
- Qualification or experience in managing physical illness.
Skills
- Leadership experience in multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high‑quality care and staff morale.
- Strong time‑management and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to appraise own performance.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Evidence of achievements that demonstrate leadership skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 check to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Salary
£109,725 – £145,478 per annum plus on‑call allowances.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working.
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