Specialty Doctor in CAMHS
Job summary
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a Specialty Doctor to be based in the child and adolescent mental health service inpatient unit ( Sowenna) on the Bodmin Community Hospital Site. The role will be vacant from the 5th August 2025 and the incumbent will be an integral part of the medical team at Sowenna, as well as working within the broader MDT.
The primary responsibility is, under the supervision of the Consultant, to lead on the psychiatric assessment and management of child & adolescent inpatients admitted to the Sowenna Unit.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with Children and young persons in an inpatient unit and have worked across other mental health services including primary care services.
The successful candidate would have opportunity to complete higher training opportunities and be provided support with Exams.
Main duties of the job
The primary responsibility of the Speciality Doctor is to:
- Carry out the psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and development of an initial treatment plan for the inpatients on, with weekly review of such treatment plans.
- Conduct initial reviews of all new patients (in conjunction with them being clerked in by the ward doctor), obtaining the developmental history for the patients / carers, develop and outline an appropriate treatment plan and weekly review or more if needed.
- Take a leading role in co-ordinating and chairing clinical CPA meetings. Again close supervision will be on hand with ample scope for the candidate to develop confidence in the clinical, management and clinical skills required to do this task.
- Provide supervision to the Sowenna Junior Clinical Fellow.
- Work closely with the MDT, in triaging referrals. This will involve overviewing Form One's (referral's), obtaining additional information as needed and forming an initial opinion on the appropriateness or otherwise of admission.
- Ensure relevant actions from the ward round are completed and accurate liaison with patient, parent / carers and community teams are in place.
About us
We'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.
Date posted
20 February 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£59,175 to £95,400 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
201-MD-25-SD-001
Job locations
Sowenna
Bodmin Community Hospital
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
Job description
Job responsibilities
For Full details of this role and the opportunities working for Cornwall Partnership please see the attached Job Description.
Job responsibilities
For Full details of this role and the opportunities working for Cornwall Partnership please see the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Recognised basic Medical Degree
- Eligible to be appointed to the Specialty Doctor Grade
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications MRCPsych
- Section 12 Approval
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in a relevant specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post. Eligibility to work in the UK.
Fitness To Practise
Essential
- Applicant's knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice).
Clinical skills
Essential
- 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.
Essential
- Experience of assessing and treating patients in acute and psychiatric settings
Desirable
- Experience of working in the Home Treatment Team
- Other relevant experience, e.g., specific psychological therapies
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care.
Essential
- 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.
- Teaching: Understanding the principles of teaching, and evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job
- Research: Ability to critically appraise published research.
- Audit: Experience of carrying out an audit project
Desirable
- 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
Essential
- 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.
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Recognised basic Medical Degree
- Eligible to be appointed to the Specialty Doctor Grade
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications MRCPsych
- Section 12 Approval
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in a relevant specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post. Eligibility to work in the UK.
Fitness To Practise
Essential
- Applicant's knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice).
Clinical skills
Essential
- 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.
Essential
- Experience of assessing and treating patients in acute and psychiatric settings
Desirable
- Experience of working in the Home Treatment Team
- Other relevant experience, e.g., specific psychological therapies
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care.
Essential
- 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.
- Teaching: Understanding the principles of teaching, and evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job
- Research: Ability to critically appraise published research.
- Audit: Experience of carrying out an audit project
Desirable
- 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
Essential
- 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.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sowenna
Bodmin Community Hospital
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sowenna
Bodmin Community Hospital
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Sowenna Unit
Dr. Seb Rotheray
Date posted
20 February 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£59,175 to £95,400 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
201-MD-25-SD-001
Job locations
Sowenna
Bodmin Community Hospital
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
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