SAS Doctor in Psychiatry - Intensive & Assertive Treatment Service

SAS Doctor in Psychiatry - Intensive & Assertive Treatment Service

The closing date is 23 February 2026

We are looking for 3 individuals to work across the county to provide medical support to our newly created intensive and assertive treatment (IAT) teams. There are three IAT teams across the county, each aligned to core community mental health services in one of three Integrated Care Areas (West, Mid, East). Phase one commissioning is to provide a service to 100 patients across the county (30–40 patients in each team).

This may be expanded next year. The IAT operates a flexible caseload model, with patients moving between services to meet needs. IAT has important interfaces with the Early Intervention in Psychosis service, Mental Health Community and Rehabilitation Teams, and our inpatient services.

IAT is commissioned to provide assertive and proactive patient‑centred support. The model aims to address health inequalities, work on principles of early intervention and prevention, focus on co‑production, and adopt a holistic and system‑based approach.

The team will provide a service for individuals who experience complex psychosis, defined by factors such as severe and persistent psychotic disorders, high use of inpatient and/or crisis services, challenges in maintaining contact and engagement, and other needs including violence/offending, dual diagnosis, poor treatment response, and unstable accommodation.

The post holder will provide psychiatric medical care to patients on the east‑IAT caseload. The clinical model emphasises the importance of a team approach to care for these patients with intensive and assertive outreach needs.

Due to the nature of the caseload, the majority of care will be provided in the community through home visits. Outpatient clinic facilities are also bookable at the team bases as required.

• Contributing to diagnosis and formulation for complex patients.
• Managing psychopharmacological aspects of care.
• Integrating aspects of physical and mental health of patients.
• Liaison with colleagues in primary care.
• Being involved in escalation of care for deteriorating patients, including Section 12 duties.
• Obtaining Section 12 (2) approval under the Mental Health Act 1983 or being eligible and willing to undertake training to obtain this status.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CFT) is the principal provider of mental health, learning disability and universal children’s services to people living in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. CFT is one of the largest local employers in Cornwall and has been a specialist provider since its formation in April 2002.

• Equivalent of completed Core training in Psychiatry
• CCT training in HEE UK

• Achieved qualification and training in Psychiatry
• Completed Foundation training

• Qualification

• Pass exam for Psychiatry Training
• Completed 3 years Core training

• Suitability for the post
• Years in Psychiatry training

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£61,542 to £99,216 a year (Pro Rata)

Permanent

Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working

201-MD-25-SD-003

• Bodmin Community Hospital, Boundary Road

Bodmin Community Hospital, Boundary Road