Consultant Adult Psychiatrist – Low Secure Unit

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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