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: 

EEA candidates: 

• Recognised European Medical Degree
• Specialist Qualification in Histopathology
• IELTS or OET 

Non-EEA candidates: 

• FRCPath
• IELTS or OET 

UK-based candidates: 

• Within six months of CCT or CCT Holder

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: 

• MRCPsych or PLAB
• Specialist Experience in General Adult Psychiatry

EEA: 

• Specialist certification in psychiatry (desirable)
• Experience in General Adult Psychiatry

UK based: 

• Experience in General Adult Psychiatry

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 for the General Adult Community Team. This is an outstanding opportunity for experienced Consultants Psychiatrists, Associate Specialist (Specialist Grade) and Specialty Doctors who is 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 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 CMHT psychiatrists provide medical input to the well-staffed Assertive Outreach Team (AOT). The Outreach service is expanding and recently merged with the Dual Diagnosis service. This Team has input from an experienced manger and a psychologist. The Dual Diagnosis service offers an intensive service to complex patients with significant substance use and associated risks and a designated lead who assesses, manages or offers a consultation for this patient group. The Dual Diagnosis lead is a Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP).

The community mental health services have expanded across the Trust with concomitant expansion in staff as we have built up a new service called Open Mental Health, in the last 2 years. This service works closely with primary care, the wider community and the voluntary sector. This service includes psychologists, assistant psychologists, liaison staff, eating disorder leads and support workers. 

The Consultant will deliver direct interventions including assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental and physical health needs through outpatient clinics at another department and home visits as required, attend the weekly CMHT meeting, and work collaboratively with the inpatient consultant and team based at another Ward to ensure smooth transition for patients admitted and discharged from the ward.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?

The city has diverse shopping, restaurants, and regularly hosts international music and sporting fixtures. 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: 

• MRCPsych or PLAB
• Consultant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry

EEA: 

• Specialist certification in psychiatry 
• Consultant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry

UK based: 

• Consultant or Speciality Doctor experience in General Adult Psychiatry
• Within 6 - 12 months from CESR

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: 

• MRCPsych or PLAB
• Consultant Experience in Old Age Psychiatry

EEA: 

• Specialist certification in psychiatry 
• Consultant Experience in Old Age Psychiatry

UK based: 

• Consultant or Speciality Doctor experience in Old Age Psychiatry

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?
EEA Candidates:

• Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry in Crisis Assessment or Crisis Resolution
• Board Certified Specialist in General Adult Psychiatry

Non-EEA Candidates:

• MRCPsych
• Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry in Crisis Assessment or Crisis Resolution

UK based applicants

• Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry in Crisis Assessment or Crisis Resolution
• Section 12 and Approved Clinician status 
• Within 12 months of completing CCT

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: 

• MRCPsych or PLAB
• Consultant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry

EEA: 

• Specialist certification in psychiatry 
• Consultant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry

UK based: 

• Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
• Within 6 - 12 months from CESR

This is a great NHS job for any experienced psychiatrist looking to work towards specialist psychiatry registration in the UK.

A Southern English Trust is looking for a Consultant Medical Oncologist with sub-specialty interest in Breast and Gynaecological cancers. There is some flexibility around these areas of interest, with the team being open to discussing other sub-specialties that the new consultant may wish to explore in a potential job plan. They are considering either UK or overseas trained doctors in Medical Oncology for a fixed-term or permanent contract. 

The trust will support with CESR and will assist in further sub-specialist training in the NHS. This is a high-performing and supportive department for overseas doctors, or UK-based doctors looking to further careers in the UK.

WHAT IS THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE?

This trust provides general, planned, and emergency services to the local population of 365,000. With approximately 2.5 million patients each year, the Trust is one of the largest healthcare providers and employers in the South West. 

They are also part of a Integrated Care System. Running acute, community, and primary care services, they are the only integrated provider in our system, so they offer a unique opportunity for an exceptional candidate to join them. The Trust\'s health and wellbeing team has won a national award for their work supporting colleagues through the Trust\'s health and wellbeing support package on a local level.

WHAT IS THE ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT LIKE?

The oncology department has the facilities to diagnose and treat many types of cancer in both adults and young people. They provide a variety of inpatient, day-case and outpatient services for cancer treatments through their day-therapy centre which provides a comprehensive range of chemotherapy delivery, alongside procedures including Intrathecal chemotherapy, Bone-marrow biopsies and Scalp cooling for specific types of chemotherapy treatments. Treatment is also provides through their highly specialist ward where patients who require inpatient treatments, such as complex and lengthy chemotherapy, are cared for. Recently, they have also seen a brand-new state of the art radiotherapy centre, run by neighbouring trust which enables their patients to access radiotherapy and specialist services closer to home. 

The new consultant will join a well-established, friendly, and supportive team made up of 8 senior medical staff members including consultants and SAS doctors, within the Medical Oncology department. 

WHAT CAREER DEVELOPMENT & OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE?

The new consultant\'s job plan will include a minimum of 1.5 SPAs for CPD, which will allow them to conduct personal study, attend educational meetings, conduct QI/Audits, complete appraisals, participate in mandatory training, as well as support basic teaching sessions. In addition, there are a variety of roles that attract additional SPA, such as being an appraiser, taking on lead roles, chairing meetings, rota leads, and providing educational supervision. The trust offers a range of medical education opportunities to their colleagues, including collaborative educational sessions with primary care colleagues in their PCN. They also actively participate in the annual Clinical Excellence Awards process, and we encourage consultants to apply for and achieve national awards. Any spare CEA funding is allocated collaboratively with the LNC. In previous years, this was transferred to the study leave budget, allowing all consultants to access additional funding and supporting a constant pursuit of excellence. 

The executive team is personally committed to supporting our staff and developing leaders. There are a range of packages available to help individuals fulfil their potential as leaders. There is a monthly leadership forum with a variety of speakers, as well as additional training for those who want to advance in this area of their career. The successful candidate will also be given access to the Trust’s Consultant Mentoring Scheme, which aims to support new consultants in their transition from trainee to consultant and their move to a new hospital. 

LIFE IN THE REGION

The hospital is placed on the outskirts of a town with a population of over 200,000. It is just five minutes from junction 15 of the M4, 75 miles from London, and 35 miles from Bristol. It is in the midst of beautiful countryside, sitting nearby Marlborough Downs and just south of the Cotswolds.  

The town is well known for offering a live music scene at multiple venues. There are also very many cycle parks for evening walks, cinemas, restaurants, and other amenities.

For parents, there are more than seventy public primary schools in the area; therefore parents have more than enough options to choose from, with some of them primary schools having an “Outstanding” Ofsted rating.

AM I ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE? 

EEA Candidates: 

• Recognised European Medical Degree or Specialist Qualification
•  Experience in research

Non-EEA Candidates:

• MRCP or equivalent qualification
•  Experience in research

UK Based Candidates: 

• MRCP qualification
• CCT in Medical Oncology or entry onto the Specialist Register in medical Oncology or a UK SpR within 6 months of CCT date at interview
•  Experience in research

 

We are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Consultant Physician in Stroke Medicine to join a friendly and enthusiastic team in the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are interested in securing CESR within 1 - 2 years. 

What is the Trust like?

The Trust is one of the largest acute and community providers in the West Midlands having more than 850 beds on one of their 3 sites in the area. The trust has had a new £38 million Emergency Department was opened at the Hospital. Boasting 30 treatment rooms for minor injuries, 18 for major injuries and a resuscitation area for adults, as well as a dedicated paediatric area for children, one of the largest in the region.

The trust has also been rated outstanding in caring in February 2002 by the CQC following an inspection. Additionally in 2018, a new 2.4 million Stroke Unit opened at one of their sites, now all suspected stroke cases from the near by cities are treated in this specialist unit. 

What is the Department Like? 
Our Stroke service provides Hyper-acute and Acute Care for the combined populations of all the peripheral areas with the hospital  which has a combined population of around 600000 people. The department provides a 24/7 service for stroke thrombolysis and thrombectomy pathway consisting of 2 ring-fenced HASU beds for Stroke admissions out of 12 designated HASU beds with a dedicated consultant as a part of rota. The department also consist 24/7 access to CT clinics, 3 CT scanners along with 3 MRI scanners (4th MRI is currently being deployed). In Addition to that, the department have rapid access to outpatient CTAs and have a very efficient pathway with the Vascular service for rapid carotid endartectomy intervention if that is required.

Career Development & Opportunities Available 

The Trust has a busy, proactive Research & Development Directorate with an overall objective to improve patient care, treatment and quality of life by the performance and dissemination of clinical research and innovation. A mentoring programme is in place for consultants at the Trust and newly appointed consultants are routinely offered a consultant mentor in line with Royal College and GMC requirements. The trust located closely to Birmingham aims to provide high quality undergraduate medical education at University of Birmingham to inspire our future doctors to deliver excellent medical care and patient safety.

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: 

EEA candidates: 

• Recognised European Medical Degree
• Specialist Qualification in Neurology & Stroke Medicine
• IELTS or OET 

Non-EEA candidates: 

• MRCP (UK)
• IELTS or OET 

UK-based candidates: 

• Within six months of CCT or CCT Holder

This is a great opportunity for any experienced physicians interested in Stroke Medicine. 

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?
EEA Candidates:

• Experience of working in Geriatric Medicine
• Board Certified Specialist in Geriatric Medicine

Non-EEA Candidates:

• MRCP
• Experience of working in Geriatric Medicine

UK based applicants

• Experience of working in Geriatric Medicine
• Within 12 months of completing CCT

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?
EEA Candidates:

• Experience of working in Neuropsychiatry
• Board Certified Specialist in Neuropsychiatry

Non-EEA Candidates:

• MRCPysch
• Experience of working in Neuropsychiatry

UK based applicants

• Experience of working in Neuropsychiatry
• Within 12 months of completing CCT

An excellent NHS job opportunity for an experienced Consultant or Specialist in Stroke Medicine to join one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. Not only is the trust rated \"Good\" overall by the CQC, this Trust is also boasting some of the most modern facilities in Europe, renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare. The post is suitable for overseas Stroke Medicine Consultant, including candidates who are pursuing CESR. Specialists in Stroke 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 Trust employs 6,500 staff and has 1250 inpatient beds across its two sites, a large University Hospital in the city and the General Hospital in a nearby large town. University Hospital is one of the UK’s leading specialist teaching hospitals, providing world-class healthcare to a population of over 1,000,000. A designated Major Trauma Centre in the West Midlands, and offer state state-of-the-art facilities offering major advances in patient care, clinical teaching and innovation.

WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?

The Stroke Department\'s Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) is 6 bedded, and has a twice daily consultant-led ward round with the junior doctors and stroke nurse. The post holder will join another 6 stroke physicians to provide cover to the on a rotational basis. A robust thrombolysis pathway has been in operation since 2008 allowing paramedics to bring FAST positive patients from the county to UHCW ED with a pre-alert. All FAST pre-alert calls go directly to the stroke nurse specialist for initial triage and advice. The HASU has access to 7 day physiotherapy, occupational therapy, vascular ultrasound, CT scanning. 

Another unit in the department is the Acute/Rehabilitation Stroke Unit which has 30 beds. The multidisciplinary stroke team consists of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, dietetics and neuropsychology. Stroke Association family support workers and the Intermediate Discharge Team are also available on the unit. An early Supported Discharge Service is now well established and members of the team attend comprehensive daily morning board rounds. Currently around 60% of our stroke patients are seen by the ESD service.

There is a daily dedicated TIA clinic held adjacent to the stroke Unit with rapid-access protocols in place from primary care and ED. Clinics are run as a one-stop shop with direct access to carotid Dopplers and Trans cranial Ultrasound and MRI brain scans . The service receives approx. 1000 referrals per annum. The post holder will take part in the daytime acute stroke on-call cover and participate in running the day to day activities, such as ward rounds and MDTs on the stroke ward along with running acute TIA clinics and stroke follow up clinics. 

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN WEST MIDLANDS?

The city is located in the centre of England. Consultants working for the trust live in the city centre or nearby towns and villages, so there is something here for everyone. There is a good selection of state and private schools in across the region. The area has excellent transport links on the London-Birmingham intercity rail line, with other rail lines to Manchester, Oxford, and Bournemouth. Motorways run from the city centre to every major city in the Midlands and beyond. There is a major international airport at Birmingham and East Midlands airport is 40 minutes’ drive north.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE PARTNERSHIP 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?
EEA Candidates:

• Experience of working in Stroke Medicine
• Board Certified Specialist in Stroke Medicine (desirable)

Non-EEA Candidates:

• MRCP
• Experience of working in Stroke Medicine

UK based applicants

• Experience of working in Stroke Medicine
• Within 12 months of completing CCT

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.

Am I eligible for this role?

UK based applicants:

• Consultant experience in Medical Oncology
• Or within 6 months of completing CESR or CCT in Medical Oncology

EEA based applicants:

• Consultant experience in Medical Oncology
• Recognised European Medical Degree or Specialist Qualification in Clinical Oncology

Non EEA based applicants:

• MRCP
• Consultant experience in Medical Oncology