Consultant in CAMHS - (Multi Agency Rapid Response Team)

Job summaryCornwall Partnership is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic consultant psychiatrist to join the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service in the multi-agency rapid response service (MARRS), the role will provide Clinical leadership to a service providing a crisis response for young people with acute mental health difficulties, across the community and the acute service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This includes working with other professionals such as paediatrics, police, the 136 Suite, the wider community children's services, and the inpatient unit.We offer a recruitment incentive package to the right candidateMain duties of the jobThis post is part of the leadership team within the service and will provide appropriate support and supervision to other team members. The post holder will be part of a clinical team providing specialist psychiatric advice to the multidisciplinary team. There is the potential to support medical trainees and advanced clinical practitioners, who will be supervised by the consultant.The post-holder with other senior members of the CAMHS Team will be responsible for ensuring there is effective communication with referring and receiving teams throughout the Trust, and Primary care. Where appropriate the post-holder will join therapy sessions in complex cases. Whilst primarily responsible for delivering a quality clinical service the Consultant psychiatrist is also expected to be actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services, being involved with the service manager in helping to steer the development of the service in line with the strategic direction of the organisation.The successful candidate will develop a personal development plan for lifelong learning . We also offer new appointees the chance to extend their development, If you would like to undertake a further qualification, undertake research or involve yourself in our transformation, we are happy to consider a flexible SPA offer above the standard 2.5 SPAs.About usWe'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.DetailsDate posted01 July 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year PA Pro Rata ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number201-MD-26-009Job locationsSowennaBodmin HospitalBodminPL30 2QTUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAn advert, can only say so much. full details of the role are in the enclosed Job Description . Please note this Job Description is currently being reviewed through the Royal College approval process.We would love to speak to you about this role in more detail. For more information please see our contact details.For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:Dr Kasu KIRAN - Clinical Director CAMHS, Job description Job responsibilitiesAn advert, can only say so much. full details of the role are in the enclosed Job Description . Please note this Job Description is currently being reviewed through the Royal College approval process.We would love to speak to you about this role in more detail. For more information please see our contact details.For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:Dr Kasu KIRAN - Clinical Director CAMHS,Person Specification Experience EssentialCCT/ or equivalent in CAMHSsubstantial experience of managing a busy caseload of clients with a range of mental health problemsEvidence of working within a community mental health settingDesirableparticipation in user involvement in services Skills and Aptitude EssentialExperience of assessing and treating young patients and families in acute & community psychiatric settings, and ability to offer expert opinion on a range of problems in child and adolescent psychiatryExcellent clinical assessment skillsability to manage riskDesirableAwareness of community structures and social care options and processesUnderstanding of recovery principles in mental health Person Specification Experience EssentialCCT/ or equivalent in CAMHSsubstantial experience of managing a busy caseload of clients with a range of mental health problemsEvidence of working within a community mental health settingDesirableparticipation in user involvement in services Skills and Aptitude EssentialExperience of assessing and treating young patients and families in acute & community psychiatric settings, and ability to offer expert opinion on a range of problems in child and adolescent psychiatryExcellent clinical assessment skillsability to manage riskDesirableAwareness of community structures and social care options and processesUnderstanding of recovery principles in mental healthDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressSowennaBodmin HospitalBodminPL30 2QTUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressSowennaBodmin HospitalBodminPL30 2QTUnited KingdomEmployer's website