An excellent opportunity for highly specialised Consultants in Histopathology / Cellular Pathology & Cytopathology to ply their trade in their areas of specialty interest. The department will consider applications from those with interest in specialist reporting in skin, gynae, GI, GU, lung, and most other main organ systems.
What is the Pathology Group like?
The group comprises four pathology laboratories providing pathology services for acute hospitals and also local GPs. Some of their laboratories also offer specialist services to the wider NHS and work on research studies and trials. As part of a major initiative in the NHS, Pathology in England is being reorganised into much larger local network models and this sees the formation of 29 pathology units across the country.
This makes this center an incredibly attractive place to work, as it is right at the forefront of NHS innovation and Digitalisation in Pathology, offer the latest tests & services and applying cutting edge clinical science to modern patient care. The centre sees roughly 120,000 cases across a team of 36 consultants (plus some outsourcing) with a capacity to recruit to 40 full-time consultants
What is the Pathology Department Like?
Formed as a result of the Lord Carter review of Pathology services across England which identified the need for significant reductions in over testing, improved resilience and reduced costs. Serving 1.4 million people and performing 60 million tests each year, the group needed to completely redesign its IT systems to operate effectively and efficiently, allowing them to offer integrated service, adopt new technologies to improve flexibility, and deliver better laboratory results faster.
Highly praised, and considered one of the best centres to work in the UK as a pathologist. The evidence is there to be seen, as latest figures show the BCPS scored 92 per cent compliance on a dashboard provided by NHS Improvement, ranking it one of the best performing services in the country.
Career Development & Opportunities Available
Career development opportunities are aplenty. The Centre is one of the highest performing centres in the UK, with excellent CQC scores, a fantastic leadership team, and highly advanced specialist reporting functions. All of this provides an excellent platform for anyone to excel and develop, whether it\'s a step towards specialisation in one anatomical area, or whether it\'s advancing yourself in the world of digital pathology, the right individual can really flourish here.
Digital Pathology and AI is a massive part of what the Group are doing, and part of what makes this opportunity so exciting. Working from home, working abroad, or taking on additional workload out of hours - digital pathology is taking off. They are the most advanced Digital Pathology Service in the UK, and this provides everyone with huge opportunity to grow and develop in a really exciting global field of pathology.
Life in the West Midlands
Based is a modern industrial city situated on the midlands. It is compact, with no boundary more than four miles from the centre and is approximately a 30-minute drive to Birmingham (15 miles), 1 hour 20 minutes to Manchester (60 miles). The city is an urban, multi-ethnic city with a population of around 250,000. The wider hospital catchment area has a population of in excess of 350,000. With more than 600 shops, bars, café and restaurants, the city is not only a great place to work but also somewhere to relax and enjoy. The city centre is just a 10-minute bus ride from the Hospital.
The nearby countryside of Staffordshire and Shropshire is delightful. To the north is Cannock Chase and to the west the Shropshire borders with attractions of Bridgnorth, the Clee Hills, the Long Mynd, Wenlock Edge, and the Severn Valley. South of Wolverhampton, the City of Worcester is easily accessible, and to the west north-Wales can be reached in just over an hour. The area has a large network of canals, the majority renovated, offering adjacent housing and popular for narrow boat holidays.
Am I eligible for this role?
To be eligible for this vacancy you will need the following:
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This is a great opportunity for any experienced histopathologist interested in specialisation, and with interest in digital pathology.
An award winning NHS Foundation Trust is currently looking for a Specialist in Inpatient Adult Psychiatry. This is an outstanding opportunity for experienced Specialist trained doctors looking to grow their career in the NHS. The job is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.
WHAT IS THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE?
Formed on the 1st of April 2020, the NHS Foundation Trust is on a mission to deliver outstanding care through a culture of listening, learning and continuous improvement. They aim to provide the right care for their patients, carers, colleagues and communities. The NHS Trust provides mental health services to all age ranges and supports people with a range of mental health problems whether they are mild, moderate or severe.
The NHS Foundation Trust\'s merger with another excellent NHS Foundation Trust will enable better support & care for the health and needs of the population, as well as to provide consistent and accessible services across the county, as one merged organisation. The NHS Trust will be running community services, mental health and learning disability services across the county. The NHS Trust employs over 9,000 people who deliver support for the patient services. In addition to providing a wide range of patient services, we also contribute to training the next generation of nurses, doctors and therapists and conduct research that will help to advance clinical practice and treatments in the future.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Service, which is currently based within the Adult and LD Mental Health Division, is one of the highly performing mental health services at the NHS Trust, and has two wards, both with 15 beds. The service admits adults of working age from west of the county including 4 towns. Between November 2020 and October 2021, there were 299 admissions to all adults mental health units, that gives a rate of 101 admissions per 100,000 people in the town. Of the 599 patients admitted to all adult mental health units, 295 were informal and 302 were detained under the Mental Health Act.
This post does not include any community responsibilities. There are 3.5 WTE consultants in the Community Mental Health Service and 1.0 WTE in Home Treatment team (HTT). Community teams including the Home Treatment Team are located on site. Also on site can be found the local Section 136 suite, and another Ward, which provides inpatient services to older adults.
The post holder will deliver direct interventions including assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental and physical health needs of the inpatients in the ward, be a responsible clinician for Inpatients detained under the Mental Health Act, undertake MHA assessments as the Trust Section 12 doctor for patients in their care, and regularly attend Inpatient ward multidisciplinary team meetings and ward handovers.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE SOUTH WEST?
The country has a GP registered population of approximately 525,000. There’s so much to explore from stunning beaches, green spaces, woodlands, lakes, a wide range of landscapes that includes a beautiful National Park. Whilst tourism and agriculture are important, the county has a number of industrial concerns and a thriving local economy. The area provides access to the M5 motorway and a mainline intercity rail link. Travel connections are convenient with the main line station offering trains to London Paddington in less than 2 hours.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
There is real opportunity to progress through CESR at pace at this trust, with a strong desire for newly-qualified consultants to develop their specialty areas of interest and undertake in various cancer trials and research projects where possible. Research is encouraged here, particularly when this is appropriate to professional development and to the service development of the department. This trust was also rated as an area of Outstanding Practice by CQC (2016), and with the highest GMC score in the South West for training.
If you are a new consultant you will receive mentoring and support from medical leads as well as access to a large peer group of enthusiastic and high-caliber Consultants.
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ROLE:
Non-EEA:
EEA:
UK based:
This is a great NHS job for any experienced psychiatrist looking to work towards specialist psychiatry registration in the UK.
An award winning NHS Foundation Trust is currently looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Persons Psychiatry. This is an outstanding opportunity for experienced Consultants Psychiatrists with experience in Old Age psychiatry, who are looking to grow their career in the NHS. The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.
WHAT IS THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE?
Formed on the 1st of April 2020, the Trust is on a mission to deliver outstanding care through a culture of listening, learning and continuous improvement. They aim to provide the right care for their patients, carers, colleagues and communities. The NHS Trust provides mental health services to all age ranges and supports people with a range of mental health problems whether they are mild, moderate or severe.
The Trust\'s merger with another excellent Foundation Trust will enable better support & care for the health and needs of the population, as well as to provide consistent and accessible services across the county, as one merged organisation. The NHS Trust will be running community services, mental health and learning disability services with a workforce over 9,000 people who deliver support for the patient services. It also contributes to training the next generation of nurses, doctors and therapists and conducts research that will help to advance clinical practice and treatments in the future.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Service is divided into four Teams, and there is also a Central County Wide Memory Assessment service (which undertakes much of the MAS work) and also a County Wide Intensive Dementia Support Service IDSS (which acts as a Crisis/Home Treatment Team for those with Dementia). The community mental health teams and memory services provide psychiatric community care to patients over the age of 65. There is also a much smaller group of patients under 65 years of age, with primary dementias who are also cared for by the older adults’ community mental health team.
The multi disciplinary team includes medical, nursing, Psychology, OT with clinical support workers and admin support staff. The overall team provides CMHT, MAS and Specialised Day Hospital services. The two services area covers GP practices in four towns and equates to approximately 11,000 patients over the age of 65 (CCG figures December 2017). The community mental health teams are part of wider integrated teams. Each team is co located with staff from district nursing and the integrated rehabilitation team (community OT and Physiotherapists).
The post holder will hold regular clinics, as well as undertaking domiciliary visits when required. The post holder will provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health needs of community patients in their community area, and work closely with the community teams to provide effective multidisciplinary collaborative care: this will include availability for consultation, regularly attending team meetings and providing case discussion and advice at the request of team members and / or team managers.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The county has a GP registered population of approximately 525,000. There’s so much to explore from stunning beaches, green spaces, woodlands, lakes, a wide range of landscapes that includes a beautiful National Park. Whilst tourism and agriculture are important, the county has a number of industrial concerns and a thriving local economy. The area provides access to the M5 motorway and a mainline intercity rail link. Travel connections are convenient with the main line station offering trains to London Paddington in less than 2 hours.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
There is real opportunity to progress through CESR at pace at this trust, with a strong desire for newly-qualified consultants to develop their specialty areas of interest and undertake in various cancer trials and research projects where possible. Research is encouraged here, particularly when this is appropriate to professional development and to the service development of the department. This trust was also rated as an area of Outstanding Practice by CQC (2016), and with the highest GMC score in the South West for training.
If you are a new consultant you will receive mentoring and support from medical leads as well as access to a large peer group of enthusiastic and high-caliber Consultants.
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ROLE:
Non-EEA:
EEA:
UK based:
This is a great NHS job for any experienced psychiatrist looking to work towards specialist psychiatry registration in the UK.
Job opportunities for experienced specialist psychiatrists to join a prestigious NHS Mental Health Trust in London on a fixed term or permanent contract. Applications are open to psychiatrists in General Adult with consultant experience in Crisis Assessment or Crisis Resolution.
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?
The Trust has almost 6,550 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London\'s population, and some area outside of greater London. The trust provides a wide range of services to treat people with a a variety of health needs, including common physical health problems, long-term conditions, mental health, learning disabilities, eating disorders, addictions and sexual health. The trusts catchment area covers a range of vibrant and diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken, ranging from areas of deprivation to areas of affluence.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT LIKE?
The Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service (MHCAS) was launched at the end of 2022 and is based in Central London. A high profile project the trust has ambitions for the service to be a national exemplar. The service offers a calm and therapeutic mental health setting to treat the majority of emergency mental health presentations, seeing and asses anyone over 18 years old that would otherwise go to an emergency department for mental health reasons and does not have an urgent medical need (for example, an overdose of medication). It offers full emergency mental health assessments and onward care planning in the department with a diverse and highly skilled mental health workforce incorporating nurses, doctors, support workers and access to drug and alcohol workers and psychology. The service can support every aspect of emergency mental health care planning from GP referrals to Mental Health Act Assessments.
The majority of services are provided in the community, which means treating people in their homes or from clinics close to home. In this sense this trust is a very modern part of the NHS, something the new Long Term Plan wants to see more of, with better integration and coordination of care, delivered as close to home as possible . Where community care is not possible they offer a number of facilities to treat people in hospital or residential environments. The trust also provides healthcare in prisons in London and the surrounding areas.
WHAT CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
Access to professional development is written into the trusts staff charter. They will work with you to provide well designed and rewarding jobs and will give you access to personal development and appropriate training for your job
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN LONDON?
London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. It is one of the most diverse cities in the world and there are hundreds of languages spoken every day. The city offers an incredibly diverse collection of mini-towns all in one large city. Central London\'s nightlife, art and cultural scene is fantastic, with endless things to do in a friendly, diverse and welcoming environment. Getting around London couldn\'t be easier with one of the largest public transport networks in the world, with integrated underground, train and bus systems spanning the city.
With London being the jobs centre of the UK there will be ample job opportunities for spouses relocating with their partners. If you are unsure about your spouses job opportunities do feel free to speak with your IMG Connect consultant to discuss their case.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
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Job opportunities for experienced specialist psychiatrists to join an award winning NHS Mental Health Trust in the South West of England on a fixed term or permanent contract. Applications are open to psychiatrists in General Adult with consultant experience in an inpatient setting, including overseas IMG applicants looking for CESR support. The Trust is award winning and in 2021 was named ‘Mental Health Trust of the Year’ by Health Service Journal.
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?
The Trust is the first NHS trust on the English mainland to provide community, mental health and acute hospital services. Working with health and social care partners to deliver outstanding services that meet patient needs.
The Trust has been awarded ‘Mental Health Trust of the Year’ award for 2021 by Health Service Journal. This trust recognises that its staff are their most valuable resource, and are proud of the excellent levels of service it provides to service users. With over 10,000 staff working in the trust in a very wide range of services, they aim to provide a supportive, inclusive environment in which staff can thrive.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT LIKE?
The Inpatient Units are one of the highly performing mental health services at Trust. There were a total of 599 admissions to all adults mental health units between November 2020 – end October 2021. That gives a rate of 101 admissions per 100,000 people in the county. Of the 599 patients admitted to all adult mental health units, 295 were informal and 302 were detained under the Mental Health Act. Adult inpatient wards are located inn 3 separate locations across the county with a total of 60 beds.
The postholder will also be responsible for conducting Mental Health Act assessments for adults of working age admitted to the ward. The postholder may be invited to contribute to assessments of patients admitted to the Section 136. This Consultant post does not include any community responsibilities
WHAT CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
With an extremely active education/teaching programme supported by the consultant team, there is opportunity for IMGs to work towards and complete CESR or enter specialist training.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE SOUTH WEST?
The country has a GP registered population of approximately 525,000. There’s so much to explore from stunning beaches, green spaces, woodlands, lakes, a wide range of landscapes that includes a beautiful National Park. Whilst tourism and agriculture are important, the county has a number of industrial concerns and a thriving local economy. The area provides access to the M5 motorway and a mainline intercity rail link. Travel connections are convenient with the main line station offering trains to London Paddington in less than 2 hours.
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ROLE:
Non-EEA:
EEA:
UK based:
This is a great NHS job for any experienced psychiatrist looking to work towards specialist psychiatry registration in the UK.
An excellent NHS job opportunity for an experienced Consultant or Specialist in Geriatric Medicine to join a team of dedicated and passionate doctors. The NHS Trust moved to a state-of-the-art new hospital Building in May 2014, where the Older People\'s services are being prioritised to provide a full range of services from acute frailty assessment, a complex care bed-base through to \'transitional\' post- acute care. The post is suitable for overseas geriatrician, including candidates who are pursuing CESR. Specialists in Geriatric Medicine, holding a specialist certification would be suitable for this post, based on experience entering at either Specialty Doctor, Specialist Grade (Associate Specialist) or Consultant grade.
Overseas applications from experienced Specialty Doctors and Consultants are welcomed.
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?
The NHS Trust is a centre of excellence for healthcare in the South-West in a number of fields and is also one of the largest hospital trusts in the UK. They have links to three universities in the area. Their annual turnover is £532 million, and they employ over 8,000 staff delivering healthcare across their three main sites, and within the local community of two towns. They aim to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a great experience for everyone who uses their services: exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
The NHS Trust treat some of the most difficult medical conditions, in an increasingly complex patient population. Their vision is to realise the great potential of their organisation by empowering their skilled and caring staff to deliver high-quality, financially sustainable services in state of-the-art facilities. Clinical outcomes will be excellent and with a spirit of openness and candour we will ensure an outstanding experience for the Trust\'s patients. The NHS Trust is rated \"Good\" overall by the CQC.
The NHS Trust has an active appraisal and development programme, and all Consultant staff will take part in the process. The Trust has a list of identified mentors which is used to allocate a suitable support to new Consultants during the first year in post.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The department holds a weekly staff educational meeting, a Consultant-led Radiology meeting, and regular departmental consultant meetings, with two monthly clinical governance sessions. Consultants do not work in isolation, and are partnered in pairs in each base ward area at any one time, allowing opportunity for collaborative working and mutual support. The department takes part in regular presentations at the Grand Round and has a well-established postgraduate and undergraduate medical training programme.
The department provides undergraduate teaching for third/fourth/fifth year medical students and contributes to medical school examinations. The specialty currently manage patients across a number of inpatient services. These include the review of acute admissions in the Emergency Zone, a newly created Acute Frailty Unit with 32 beds, with post-admission short stay capacity. There are two complex care wards that has 32 beds on each ward, with a further short stay bed base (c.16 beds). Transitional post- acute care beds are located in a nearby ward, which includes 70 beds.
The post holder will be responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care, and, in liaison with consultant colleagues, continuity of care when the post holder is absent. Diagnosis and management of older patients presenting to the Trust with a wide range of conditions. Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in liaison with Consultant colleagues.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE AREA?
This is a great opportunity for you to live and work in or around the historic port city of the area: gateway to the South West England. The area has its own thriving art, music and cultural scene hosting several exciting annual festivals such as the an International Balloon Fiesta and the Harbour Festival. The area is also ideally located for the outdoors, being within easy range of the 4 outdoor parks. The area is one of Britain’s most beautiful cities, with its distinctive combination of beautiful historical architecture, waterfront views, and awe-inspiring landmarks.
The area\'s harbour was once a bustling dock at the heart of a global trading network, and it is now an attractive modern neighbourhood filled with independent retailers, bars, restaurants, museums and galleries, and world-class attractions. The area has one of the most interesting and diverse local arts and culture scenes in Britain. With a reputation for its many cutting edge underground music and street art scenes, as well the strong links between local art and political activism.
Located in the heart of the city, all apartments are pet-friendly, professionally managed, and come with access to outdoor space. Resident also gain access to a host of exclusive amenities.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT THIS NHS TRUST?
With an extremely active education/teaching programme supported by the consultant team, there is opportunity to work towards and complete CESR, RCPsych exams, get involved in active research and many aspects of CPD.
Participation in research and educational activities will be encouraged.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
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Non-EEA Candidates:
UK based applicants
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Consultant or Specialty Doctor with experience in Neuropsychiatry to join a team of dedicated and passionate psychiatrists. This NHS Trust moved to a state-of-the-art new hospital Building in May 2014, where the Older People\'s services are being prioritised to provide a full range of services from acute frailty assessment, a complex care bed-base through to \'transitional\' post- acute care. The post is suitable for overseas neuropsychiatrists, including candidates who are pursuing CESR. Specialists in Neuropsychiatry, holding a specialist certification would be suitable for this post, based on experience entering at either Specialty Doctor, Specialist Grade (Associate Specialist) or Consultant grade.
Overseas applications from experienced Specialty Doctors and Consultants are welcomed.
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?
The NHS Trust is a centre of excellence for healthcare in the South-West in a number of fields and is also one of the largest hospital trusts in the UK. They have links to three universities in the area. Their annual turnover is £532 million, and they employ over 8,000 staff delivering healthcare across their three main sites, and within the local community of two towns. They aim to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a great experience for everyone who uses their services: exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
The NHS Trust treat some of the most difficult medical conditions, in an increasingly complex patient population. Their vision is to realise the great potential of their organisation by empowering their skilled and caring staff to deliver high-quality, financially sustainable services in state of-the-art facilities. Clinical outcomes will be excellent and with a spirit of openness and candour we will ensure an outstanding experience for the Trust\'s patients. The NHS Trust is rated \"Good\" overall by the CQC.
The NHS Trust has an active appraisal and development programme, and all Consultant staff will take part in the process. The Trust has a list of identified mentors which is used to allocate a suitable support to new Consultants during the first year in post.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The team is a mix of professionals from different disciplines including doctors in psychiatry and neurology, nurse therapists trained in physical and mental health, psychological therapy, physiotherapy & occupational therapy. They work with patients who have a mixture of different problems including mental illness associated with neurological diseases, epilepsy and non-epileptic attacks, functional neurological symptoms & neurological sleep disorders. They aim to provide high quality specialist assessment and treatment plans that incorporate expertise in both physical and mental health.
Being a part of the neuroscience department, they work closely with our colleagues in neurology and neurosurgery. They also provide neuropsychiatry support for the mental health liaison team for inpatients in other wards at Southmead Hospital. Their outpatient clinics take referrals from across the south west from general practitioners, neurologists, neurosurgeons and psychiatrists. Their inpatient service is situated within the Rosa Burden Centre. We have two inpatient beds for patients with neuropsychiatric conditions, and two inpatient beds for assessment of sleep disorders.
The post-holder will divide the management of the 29 Level 1, and 23 Level 2 in-patients, with the two Consultants in Rehabilitation Medicine, depending on medical/psychiatric need. In addition to the session of NBT Outpatient Clinic work, there is a further session allocated to providing support for the community neurorehabilitation team based at the Head Injury Therapy Unit (HITU).
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE AREA?
This is a great opportunity for you to live and work in or around the historic port city of the area: gateway to the South West England. The area has its own thriving art, music and cultural scene hosting several exciting annual festivals such as the an International Balloon Fiesta and the Harbour Festival. The area is also ideally located for the outdoors, being within easy range of the 4 outdoor parks. The area is one of Britain’s most beautiful cities, with its distinctive combination of beautiful historical architecture, waterfront views, and awe-inspiring landmarks.
The area\'s harbour was once a bustling dock at the heart of a global trading network, and it is now an attractive modern neighbourhood filled with independent retailers, bars, restaurants, museums and galleries, and world-class attractions. The area has one of the most interesting and diverse local arts and culture scenes in Britain. With a reputation for its many cutting edge underground music and street art scenes, as well the strong links between local art and political activism.
Located in the heart of the city, all apartments are pet-friendly, professionally managed, and come with access to outdoor space. Resident also gain access to a host of exclusive amenities.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT THIS NHS TRUST?
With an extremely active education/teaching programme supported by the consultant team, there is opportunity to work towards and complete CESR, RCPsych exams, get involved in active research and many aspects of CPD.
Participation in research and educational activities will be encouraged.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
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Non-EEA Candidates:
UK based applicants
A Hospital in Eastern England are looking for a Consultant or Specialist in Medical Oncology, they are considering either UK or Overseas trained doctors for a fixed term contract type. The trust will support with CESR support for those who are looking to attain CESR and Specialist Registration. This is a high performing and friendly department for overseas doctors new to the NHS, or UK-based doctors looking to further careers in the UK. It has a state-of-the art facilities placing them at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
This is a great job for any overseas oncologists looking for any overseas oncologists looking for CESR support, and life in a lively and picturesque British town.
What is the NHS Trust like?
This Trust was formed through the merger of two previous NHS Trusts which took place in April 2020. It serves a population of around 270,000 across the region and surrounding areas, with a catchment of 900,000 for vascular services, 24 of which are maternity, 16 are paediatric, ten are critical care and 28 are day-case beds. Its core local authority populations are around 160,000 and 260,000.
The hospital has over 2500 members of staff, making it the largest local employer in the area, and a current turnover of approximately £205m. The hospital enjoys strong community support with over 200 volunteers at the hospital and over £6 million being raised by the it\'s independent charity over the past 10 years. The support from the charity has enabled the hospital to build a dedicated cancer centre and it has recently funded a new MRI scanner, operational since early 2018.
The main hospital was erected on the site of a General Infirmary. The Infirmary was originally opened in 1803 providing accommodation for 38 patients. Now, the hospital has approximately 400 beds.
What is the Oncology Department like?
The new consultant will be joining a friendly and forawrd-thinking Oncology Department which includes 8 consultants, covering a variety of specialities. There are currently no Junior Doctors in place, although this may change in the future with expansion of training posts. Currently, support to Consultants is provided by Chemo Nurse Practitioners as well as AOS Nurses.
The cancer centre houses the hospital’s outpatient oncology service for cancer patients and new and follow-up patients are seen in one of the several clinics each week. Chemotherapy, monoclonal antibody therapy and other anti-neoplastic agents are administered here daily by one of their specialist chemotherapy nurses, and supported by a phlebotomist in the unit. The chemotherapy suite offers daily sessions, for oncology patients and shared care for haematology patients.
The cancer centre also has its own phlebotomy service, cancer information and support centre as well as a palliative care team. The unit provides a PICC line service and 24hr telephone support line for chemotherapy patients.
The post holder will be responsible to the Medical Director & the Clinical Director, and is required to prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that he/she is responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient, staff and other users safety.
What Career Development and Further Opportunities are available?
The Hospital\'s new Education Centre opened in August 2020. This Centre represents a £1.2M investment to provide a training environment for all Hospital NHS staff. Within the Centre, there is a Lecture Theatre, 2 classrooms, a Clinical Skills Lab, a Resuscitation Training Room and a Simulation Suite. The Centre is also equipped with Video-conferencing facilities. There are teaching programmes for students and all grades of staff, meaning training takes place at all levels from undergraduate lectures and clinical teaching, through to Foundation and Core Medical trainee clinical and educational supervision, and higher specialist training. There are also regular weekly Grand Rounds where Consultants and Junior Staff present cases to hospital colleagues and General Practitioners.
There is real opportunity here to progress through CESR, with a strong desire for newly-qualified consultants to develop their specialty areas of interest and undertake in various cancer trials and research projects where possible.
Non-EEA candidates:
EEA candidates:
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What is NHS Foundation Trust like?
This NHS Trust provides community and hospital services across the entirety of an area covering a thousand square miles. It consists of 4 main hospitals, the new consultant will work at 3 of these. Each of the hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across the area. In July 2015, the trust was the first to get an increase in the NHS tariff for its services agreed by Monitor (NHS) because of its \"increased costs associated with this trust running health services across multiple sites in rural locations\" and this is expected to increase the trust\'s income by more than £20 million per year. It has also won awards including being awarded first place in the UK top 50 inclusive employers awards 2020, being recognised as the most inclusive employer out of the 110 member companies.
What is Oncology Department like?
One of the largest employers in the area, this trust have approximately 6,000 staff working across 3 sites. The new consultant will be expected to work across at least two of the three sites, which range in sizes from 33 beds to 450, contributing to the acute oncology inpatient service. The Trust has a recognised Cancer Unit, providing systemic therapy for all common tumour sites. It has six Linacs and employs thirteen clinical oncologists and three Medical Oncologists.
There are currently five Medical Oncologists and one Clinical Oncologist employed at the trust, providing acute oncology services, in addition to a site specialised SACT service. There are also three visiting Clinical Oncologists. Inpatients are managed on the acute medical wards and outpatients are seen and treated in dedicated units on all three sites. There is a Medical Oncology SpR on rotation from another hospital attached to the team, three Nurse Practitioners and one AOT CNS to support the acute oncology service, but also chemotherapy clinics on all sites.
What Career Development & Further Opportunities are available?
Career development opportunities are plenty at this post. At this extremely supportive trust there is opportunity for overseas doctors to work towards and complete CESR and to further develop their sub-specialty areas of preference. There will also be opportunity to supervise undergraduate medical students undertaking SAMP/SSM placements in Oncology or to explore more formal teaching roles within the Medical School as all Trust sites have a modern, well-equipped, postgraduate education centre with lecture theatre and library facilities.
Life in the region
This trust is based in a university city, close to the Lake District. The university provides cultural and sporting facilities and there are some excellent educational facilities available, with some of the best secondary school education in the country. The M6 makes travelling by road very easy, Manchester is one hour’s drive away and London under three hours by train. The area is one of outstanding natural beauty with excellent recreational facilities, particularly related to the sea, lakes, fells and countryside. Housing costs within the area are relatively low. Major industries within the area include shipbuilding, pharmaceuticals, shoe manufacture, paper manufacture, food processing, a large number of medium- sized engineering and chemical companies and within South Lakeland a large tourism industry.
For UK CCT holders, this will present a life away from the hustle and bustle of the city near the Lake District, working in one of the highest performing departments in the country. For any overseas doctors, this is a great opportunity for any experienced physicians looking to develop their sub-specialty in Medical Oncology and specialist registration via CESR once in the UK.
Am I eligible for this role?
EEA candidates:
• Recognised European Medical Degree or Specialist Qualification in Medical Oncology
• Extensive experience in Lung, Upper GI or Renal Cancer
Non-EEA candidates:
• MRCP
• Extensive experience in Lung, Upper GI or Renal Cancer
UK-based candidates:
• Extensive experience in Lung, Upper GI or Renal Cancer
• Within 6-months of CESR or CCT in Medical Oncology
This is a great job for any experienced overseas Medical Oncologists working towards CESR and specialist registration in the UK.
An outstanding mental health Trust in South East England are looking for Consultants in General Adult Psychiatry to work in InPatient Units located in two historical and beautiful small cities. An established NHS Trust providing mental health, learning disability, substance misuse and specialist services across the South East corner of England, with a population of 1.8million. The trust will support with CESR support for IMGs looking to gain GMC Specialist Register.
You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues from 52 nations, rich in their diversity, talents and experience, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones. This is a great opportunity for overseas Consultants in General Adult Psychiatry who want to establish themselves in the NHS, and grow their consultant career. The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.
WHAT IS THE TRUST LIKE?
The trust provides mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people. The Trust is rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care, and currently has 3,300 staff working across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles. The NHS Trust is commissioned to provide secondary mental health services across their area, both in community and within inpatient settings.
The trust has a team of empathetic leaders inspiring their staff in an environment where everyone is valued and plays a vital role in providing an exemplary service. Across their communities and within inpatient settings, their workforce is enhanced and strengthened by peer support workers, a brigade of therapy support dogs and their wonderful team of volunteers. The Trusts aim is to deliver quality services through working in partnership, creating a dynamic system of care so people receive the right help at the right time in the right setting with the right outcome.
The NHS Trust values their workforce and offers a range of ongoing benefits - from an active health and wellbeing programme to regular recognition events, and many more!
WHAT DOES THE INPATIENT DEPARTMENT LOOK LIKE?
The wards admit a mixture of Informal and detained patients. Detained patients account for 60% of patients on the wards. Delayed transfer of care patients account for 10% of the wards population. The wards admit adults with various psychiatric disorder and majority suffer with severe enduring mental illness. Patients with personality disorder tend to account for 40% of the wards population and they tend to have the below average length of stay. The post holder is expected to support patient flow team in their effort to facilitate discharges from the ward. The current length of stay (LOS) on our acute ward is 50 days but we are working reducing this to 25 days.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The area is steeped in history and heritage and is renowned as The Garden of England due to its warm and sunny climate - the best in the UK. Its extensive coastline boasts an enviable array of award-winning beaches and thrilling water sports activities. It is a family friendly place, with excellent state and independent schools and more affordable housing than most other areas in the south east. The area has excellent links to London, just thirty-five minutes from central London on Southeastern’s highspeed rail link, and access to the continent via the Eurostar. The Channel Tunnel and the ferry ports link us to France and beyond.
The Inpatient units are situated in the areas two largest cities. One, a university city, is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites including its Romanesque and Gothic Cathedral, with its stunning mixture of and Perpendicular Gothic architecture. The city was a pilgrimage site in the Middle Ages and boasts ancient walls, originally built by the Romans, that encircle its medieval centre with cobbled streets lined with boutique shops and timber-framed houses making it one of the most-visited cities in the United Kingdom.
The second is a historic town and being the largest in the region is also its capital. It sits on a picturesque river and is surrounded by beautiful countryside bordering an Area of Outstanding natural Beauty. At the same time it is just 1 hour by train to London and boasts some of the finest schools in the area, along with the best shopping and calendar of events in the county.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
There are exciting times ahead as a new Medical School recently opened, a collaboration between two leading and old universities with the trust one of the NHS partners, inspiring the next generation of medical professionals. The NHS Trust is also at the forefront of partnership working - an integral part of the Sustainability and Transformation Partnership - looking at the way forward for sustainable health and social care.
Indulge your research passion with the Trust\'s enthusiastic team, who are involved in a whole host of national and home-grown studies with the potential to shape future healthcare.
Experienced Specialty Doctors and Consultant IMGs who are ambitious to complete CESR and work towards becoming a Specialist Registration will also be supported in this role.
AM I ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
Non-EEA Candidates:
UK based applicants