We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Specialty Doctor to join the Sowenna adolescent mental health inpatient unit at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Sowenna is a purpose-built, 14-bed unit providing specialist care for young people aged 13–18 with complex mental health needs across the South West.
In this role, you will be a key member of a dynamic multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a safe and therapeutic environment. You will support the assessment, diagnosis and ongoing management of young people presenting with a range of mental health conditions, working closely with Consultants, nursing staff, psychologists and allied health professionals.
This post offers excellent opportunities for professional development, including access to CPD, supervision and involvement in service improvement initiatives. We are committed to supporting your career progression and fostering an open, inclusive and learning-focused culture.
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate doctor with strong clinical and communication skills, who is committed to improving outcomes for young people and their families. Experience or an interest in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) is desirable.
If you are looking for a rewarding role in a forward-thinking service where you can truly make a difference, we encourage you to apply.
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.
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.
For Full details of this role and the opportunities working for Cornwall Partnership please see the attached Job Description.
