A fantastic opportunity for specialist in geriatric or elderly care medicine to settle into their first consultant post and work towards their CESR application, if that is the intention.

The hospital will consider senior consultants with no UK experience who are not on the UK specialist register for geriatric medicine.

The Geriatrics department is a small and manageable size with a 28 bedded inpatient ward and various other outlier beds.

Currently no formal geriatric outpatient services are offered with the exception of a Parkinson's / Movement clinic. The department will be looking to develop these in conjunction with skill set of a successful applicant.

The Geriatrics department comprises 3 consultants in elderly care medicine supported by 15 specialty registrars, 9 core medical trainees and FY2's and 9 FY1's working full shifts for GIM on call.

Each consultant will be offered a budget and 30 days of study and professional leave over each 3  year period to pursue their career development activities. Furthermore there is an active Postgraduate Medical Centre which acts as a focus for contract between doctors at all levels an in all disciplines.

Consultants will be encouraged to actively participate in teaching and training of juniors throughout their tenure.

Requirements of this position are:

• MRCP 
• IELTS or OET
• Experience working at consultant grade in elderly care

Senior geriatric medicine specialists looking to work towards their CESR application or secure their first consultant role in the NHS are encouraged to apply

A Foundation Trust in the South West of England are looking to appoint an Associate Specialist in Geriatric Medicine to provide a Proactive care of Older People undergoing Surgery (POPS) to older surgical patients. This is a new appointment with the exciting opportunity for further service development and integrated working with the surgical teams.

With an already established POPS team comprising a Consultant Geriatrician and a POPS Advance Nurse Practitioner (band 8a) the POPS team are an essential part of the team on the surgical unit.  Review frail, older adults admitted as an emergency under the care of the colorectal and upper gastrointestinal teams there is already the infrastructure in place to fulfill the National Emergency Laparotomy Audit criteria demonstrating MDT working with geriatrician support

Successful candidates will have the choice to work full time or completely flexible hours to fit in with any outside commitments and this is a great opportunity to help develop the POPS service to deliver the highest quality care.

Fully supporting international applicants the trust will offer full support for Tier 2 visa applications.

• MRCP or equivalent
• SCE or Diploma in Geriatric Medicine is desirable 
• IELTS or OET
• Experience with the teaching of junior doctors
• Experience and participation in clinical audit and governance

Specialists in Geriatric Medicine with experience in POPS are encouraged to apply today.

Supportive role for geriatricians or elderly care physicians looking to attain CESR and work as NHS Consultants.

Working for a well established Teaching Hospital Trust, the successful applicant will join a team of 26 consultants across both hospitals in the trust. Geriatricians with interests in all subspecialties will be considered including frailty, orthogeriatrics, acute geriatrics, rehab and stroke medicine however some general medicine involvement is essential. Successful consultants must in time be included on the GIM on call rota.

The trust will offer full support with CESR applicants and those requiring Tier 2 visas. 

Financial relocation packages can be offered to those required to relocate for the role.

Requirements for this position are:

• MRCP UK
• IELTS or OET
• Good experience in elderly care or geriatric medicine
• Ideally within 12 months of successful CESR application

As mentioned, this is a great opportunity for specialists in geriatric medicine and elderly care who are looking to work as NHS substantive consultants through attaining their CESR. Applicants interested in pursuing specialist registration via CCT should discuss with their IMG Consultant.

A University Health Board in Wales is recruiting senior Radiologists that are looking to attain Specialist Registration in the NHS via CESR. 

Radiologist with interests in all sub-specialisms will be considered with a range of different hospitals to be based out of.

The position will offer 9 hours of non-clinical work or SPAs within the job plan for Audit, Teaching and Professional Development

Job details:

The Health Board provides diagnostic imaging services across all four of their general hospitals with additional imaging in several community hospitals. These include CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, diagnostic cardiac angiography, mammography, fluoroscopy, general radiology, theatre radiology and mobile radiography. The imaging systems include computed radiography (CR) technology and digital radiography (DR) mobiles.

Equipment available: 

The combined Radiology Department within the Health Board is equipped with the

following:

• MRI scanners on each site:
  • Siemens–Aeva1.5T
  • SiemensMagnetomSola1.5T o PPH–GE1.5T
  • GE1.5T
• 4 GE CT750HD GSI CT Scanners
• 12 Ultrasound rooms equipped with Toshiba, Philips, GE and Samsung ultrasound units.
• 4 C-arm digital screening rooms: Toshiba Ultimax and Philips MD4
• Fuji CR system at on all sites
• Full Picture Archiving and Communications System provided by Fuji systems

Support: 

This role will provide excellent support to international doctors that are new to the NHS. All the hospitals support their new doctors with complete inductions, followed by a structured departmental induction, shadowing of an existing doctor.

The Health Board also runs a successful Consultant Development and Mentoring programme for newly appointed Consultants aimed at developing you as a senior leader to enable you to contribute effectively in leadership capacities in the Health Board and NHS in general.

CESR: 

For IMGs the trust run a well-established CESR programme, recently redevoped to ensure greater success. Unlike most locations in the UK, this job will provide you with a full and structured CESR Programme

Relocation expenses: 

Full details of the relocation package can be sent to you should you receive an offer however the package is to the value of either £4,000 (12 month contract) or £8,000 (24 month contract) and is reimbursed via your first month’s salary. Key expenses that are claimable include following:

• Travel expenses including flights and hotels in transit (for the employee only)
• house removals and storage
• insurance of domestic belongings in transit

Requirements for this position are:

• FRCR / FRANZCR / FFR RCSI / FC Rad (Diag)
• IELTS or OET (can be completed post interview)
• Consultant experience in radiology

The locations are fantastic for families or those who like areas of natural beauty and wildlife.

This is a great opportunity for Radiologists new to the NHS, looking to further their career in Radiology, attain Specialist Registration via CESR or CCT. 

IMG Connect are looking for an experienced Clinical Oncologist, experienced in both chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments for a large acute hospital in the Midlands, England.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• FRCR Oncology or equivalent
• Excellent english language skills
• Extensive experience as a consultant oncologist (UK or overseas experience)

LENGTH OF CONTRACT:
12 - 24 months fixed term (subject to be renewed)

Benefits:

• Attractive salary and relocation package
• Training and development opportunities
• CESR support for those eligible
• Tier 2 Health and Care Visa (sponsorship for the whole family)
• Guidance regarding the CV and full interview preparation
• Assistance regarding the GMC registration, visa, accommodation and transportation by an experienced onboarding specialist
• Complete IMG Relocation service from start to finish of process

GRADE:
Consultant or Locum Consultant

Specialty & Special Interests:
Clinical Oncology with primary interest in breast cancer, secondary interest in either upper or lower GI

An established and reputable teaching hospital trust in the midlands are seeking to recruit a Consultant Medical Oncologist, who together with 14 other Consultant Oncologists would provide a comprehensive service for the people of region. The department are looking for a Medical Oncologist with interest in Lung and Skin however there can be some flexibility and this can be discussed further at interview. Applicants for these appointments should have full registration with the UK's General Medical Council and be on the specialist register, or within 6 months of CCT or CESR at time of interview. 

WHAT IS NHS TRUST LIKE?
The trust is renowned in the region for it's well run clinical services, excellent leadership structure and friendly culture, welcoming to doctors and healthcare professionals the world over. The Trust was formed in July 2018 and brings together five hospitals in the local area to provide the highest quality care to patients across the county. The trust has over 13,000 members of staff offers huge opportunity for development, training and personal growth. The trust's recent CQC report highlights these very areas and scored 'Good' in it's most recent.

WHAT IS THE ONCOLOGY & DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Cancer Business Unit offers high quality clinical care within flexible and sustainable job plan structures. Recently the Trust has seen the opening of a graduate entry Medical School which has greatly enhanced the teaching and research opportunities for medical staff.

The Chemotherapy facility includes a state of the art Day Unit with 24 outpatient chemotherapy chairs, a 5 chair assessment bay for unwell patients, two 2 bedded siderooms, and 4 counselling/clinic rooms. Chemotherapy is prepared in a satellite pharmacy within the Unit. Treatment is provided by experienced chemotherapy nurses who are well versed in cannulation and administering chemotherapy. There are plans to move the unwell assessment area to the inpatient ward very shortly. They have 70 dedicated oncology beds across the trust and provision of side rooms for neutropenic patients and special requirements. The Oncology service is well supported by a well-established Haematology Service, Palliative Medicine Service including inpatient unit, Clinical Psychologists, interpreters and bereavement support staff.

Radiotherapy, Brachytherapy and Radiotherapy Physics are housed together in a purpose-built centre, with the following equipment:

• 4 Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerators
• Aria Oncology management system and Eclipse treatment planning.
• HDR Brachytherapy Unit
• Xstrahl Superficial Xray therapy – 80kV & 120kV
• Toshiba wide-bore CT-simulator, with Prosoma Virtual simulation

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The hospitals are located in the north east midlands with great access to the North Westerly cities, Birmingham, London and the rest of the UK with its excellent national transport connections. The local region is beautiful, not far from the world-famous Peak District National Park and home to some of the UK’s most beautiful and dramatic countryside with nature, fresh air and wildlife being the cornerstone of this stunning part of the UK. It is not just a rural area however, and the area is well developed with two cities and several towns offering a feasible location for individuals to set up home.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
Requirements for this role include:

• 2 years+ consultant experience (NHS experience is desirable but not essential)
• MRCP UK 
• SCE Medical Oncology
• GMC eligibility 
• IELTS or OET either passed or in process

A medium sized University Hospital located in the East of England are looking for an experienced consultants in Elderly Care and GIM, either UK trained or overseas trained (IMGs). The role offers support with CESR for those not on the Specialist Register, and this is a great entry role to the NHS for those without UK experience. This is a medium-sized teaching hospital offering the opportunity to work alongside a friendly and supportive clinical and non-clinical team.

Job requirements:

• MRCP UK
• IELTS or OET is preferable however exemptions can be offered. Command of the english language must be excellent however. 
• Previous experience as a Consultant Geriatrician or Internal Medicine Consultant
   

Length of contract:
12-month fixed term (subject to be renewed) or substantive

Benefits:

• Attractive financial package
• Training and development opportunities
• CESR support for those eligible
• Tier 2 Health and Care Visa (sponsorship for the whole family)
• Guidance regarding the CV and full interview preparation
• Assistance regarding the GMC registration, visa, accommodation and transportation by an experienced onboarding specialist
• Complete IMG Relocation service from start to finish of process

Grade:
Locum consultant whilst substantive can be offered if required.

Grade: Consultant
Specialty & Sub-specialty: General Histopathology
Location: Midlands, England

INTRODUCTION TO THE POST
This is a 10 PA permanent (substantive) post to be based in medium sized district general hospital in the midlands of England. Working in a small, friendly team this is a good job for consultants looking for their first post in the UK in a well located, beautiful part of the UK.

WHAT IS THE HOSPITAL LIKE?
The hospital has approximately 400 bed beds, serving a population of approximately 270,000 across the county and surrounding areas (with a 900,000 catchment for vascular services) of which 24 are maternity, 16 are paediatric, ten are critical care and 28 are day-case beds. 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 it's independent Charity over the past 10 years. The support from the charity has enabled the hospital, for example, to build a dedicated cancer centre and has also recently funded a new MRI scanner, operational since early 2018.

WHAT IS THE PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The department of cellular pathology is split across two sites and currently has seven full time consultants in post. The department would like to bring this up to 9 in total as the department expands its service. There is a team of biomedical scientists and laboratory assistants that support the service and each consultants is provided with secretarial support, office, an ergonomic microscope, and a designated computer with internet access.

The workload for 2019-20 for this particular site was:

• Histopathology - 18,924 cases
• Diagnostic cytology -1047 cases
• Andrology - 654 cases

Other important details regarding the department include:

• The numbers of specimens per case, blocks and slides are increasing reflecting the increase in complexity of the work undertaken in the department, whilst Immunohistochemistry has similarly risen sharply.
• Approximately 20% of the surgical pathology workload comes from General Practice.
• The surgical pathology work from the hospital (biopsies and resections) reflects the clinical speciality mix of the hospital whilst the case mix is typical of a district general hospital.
• The department provides a histopathology service for the NHS bowel cancer screening, breast screening and cervical screening service.
• A good repertoire of antibodies is available for immunohistochemistry at both sites, with less commonly used antibodies referred out to specialist centres for staining.
• There is a histology laboratory and “cut up” room. The laboratory contains standard equipment, which includes three tissue processors (a VIP and two Leica processors), two Embedding Centres (a Sakura and a Leica) and two Leica integrated auto-stainers and cover-slippers. The Roche Ventana Ultra staining platform is used for immunocytochemical stains
• The department has a multi-headed microscope which enables the Consultants to meet and discuss cases
• The Cytology laboratory includes a dedicated preparation room for the preparation of non-gynaecological specimens and contains one Cytospin, one centrifuge.
• The pathology laboratory is fully computerised with the CliniSys WinPath Enterprise system. The laboratory based system links directly with hospital and ward based systems, with both ICE requesting and reporting.
• The Hospital has many clinical links with the tertiary centre of Addenbrooke’s and Papworth Hospitals. It is part of the Anglia Cancer Network and the department participates in specialist MDTs within the Network. The perinatal and paediatric autopsy service is provided by Consultant Paediatric Pathologists at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
• The Mortuary is also the Public Mortuary for the county. Coroner’s post-mortems are not part of the NHS contract and are performed at the behest of the Coroner.
• The perinatal and paediatric autopsy service is provided by Consultant Paediatric Pathologists at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge.
• The Cellular Pathology Department has full accreditation against ISO15189.
• The Laboratory participates in NEQAS for:
  • General Histopathology (staining)
  • Immunocytochemistry
  • Andrology (sperm motility and morphology)

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The local town is a thriving market town, which provides easy access to London (55 miles), the East Midlands, the North of England and beyond through its rail links and M1 / A1 / A14 accessibility. First Capital Connect runs trains directly to London Luton and London Gatwick airport. Trains run to London St. Pancras, the international terminal for Eurostar.

The Hospital currently provides services for a population of around 270,000, of which 119,600 live in the main county town of. The area is primarily agricultural, with numerous pleasant villages within easy commuting distance of the hospital. In recent years most of the expansion in population has been in the M1 / A1 corridor and significant further growth is planned in the surrounding areas. It is anticipated that by 2021 there will be a further 50-55,000 people living in the town area.

There is a varied selection of accommodation for rent or purchase, both in rural and urban surroundings. Education is a prominent feature in the Town. The local schools provide first-class independent education for some 4,000 girls and boys supported by preparatory schools and other independent schools that cater for all ranges of ability. There is also a wide selection of state schools available. The Local University has a campus in the town; and the College also offers a comprehensive range of courses in Applied Sciences, Health, Education, Business and The Arts, leading to qualifications such as HNDs, CertEd., PGCE and foundation degrees. Cranfield University is located in the local area. The hospital is situated within walking distance of the town centre.

Several local villages to the north are situated on the large river which is a very attractive feature of the area. There are two good parks within walking distance of the town centre. Russell Park, with its children’s play area and formal gardens, takes its name from the Dukes. The main Park, laid out by the Victorians, has a circular carriage ride, pavilions, lodges and bandstand. The Country Park is within walking distance, offering water sports, nature trails, a visitor centre and marina. The river is an important feature and provides a focus for a very strong rowing community and River Festival held every two years, a large free outdoor event.

The area is well provided for sport, leisure and cultural activities including an International Athletic Stadium, five golf courses, three rowing clubs, a Rugby Club, a Town Football Club and several swimming pools. The world-famous local Orchestra has a residency nearby where it performs eight concerts each year, as well as involvement in educational activity in schools and the local community. John Bunyan was born in 1628 in Elstow, just south of the town. 

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for this role you must have:

• FRCPath or equivalent
• Specialist Registration or within six-months CCT or CESR
• Eligibility for GMC registration
• Experience having worked at consultant experience if no UK experience

If you are unsure about your eligibility for this role, do not hesitate to contact us for an informal conversation. 

IMG Connect are looking for an experienced histopathologist, with or without UK experience, to join a friendly pathology department in Scotland. Given the set-up, support and training available this is a fantastic opportunity for any consultants looking to start their careers in the NHS.

Job requirements:

• FRCPath or Specialist Registration in Histopathology
• GMC registration eligibility
• Experience practicing as a consultant histopathologist

Length of contract:
12-month fixed term (subject to be renewed) or permanent (substantive)

Benefits:

• Attractive salary and relocation package
• Training and development opportunities
• CESR support for those eligible
• Tier 2 Health and Care Visa (sponsorship for the whole family)
• Guidance regarding the CV and full interview preparation
• Assistance regarding the GMC registration, visa, accommodation and transportation by an experienced onboarding specialist
• Complete IMG Relocation service from start to finish of process

Grade:
Consultant or locum consultant

Specialty & Special Interests:
General Histopathology

We are seeking General Adult Psychiatrists to join one of the top performing NHS Mental Health Trusts in the UK. This is a great opportunity for experience General Adult Psychiatrists 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. This is a very exciting time to be join the trust following a recent achievement of outstanding with their CQC rating and being one of just five mental health and learning disabilities NHS trusts in England to hold an outstanding rating.

WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE? 
Over the years the quality of the mental health services and the achievements of the staff have been recognised nationally including the “Mental Health Trust of The Year Award” for 2020 at the Health Service Journal Awards.

In a recent NHS Staff Survey the trust achieved the best score for safety culture amongst mental health and learning disabilities trusts throughout the country. The staff have also said that they would recommend the trust as a place to work and as a place for their friends and family to receive care. They are driven by our values. If you believe in Respect, Kindness and a Positive outlook then you'll be right at home.

WHAT IS THE GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The post is based with the Community Mental Health Service. This involves providing clinical leadership, offering diagnostic assessments and treatment to service users with severe, complex, and high risk psychiatric conditions.
Adult Community Mental Health Teams operate from two clinical team bases. Both teams provide a range of community based services, including outpatient clinics based on recovery care pathways. The teams provide assessment and treatment to people with complex or severe mental health conditions in HONOS clusters of care 5-17. This includes service users formerly supported by the Assertive Outreach Team and the Community Personality Disorder Services, and those with a diagnosis of ADHD. The Wellbeing team provides assessment and psychological treatment to people with common mental health conditions in HONOS clusters of care 1-4. The wellbeing team is based in Primary Care and requires psychiatric input from the post holder according to the catchment area of the GP practice.

Adult community teams currently support approximately 1500 patients, approximately 400 of whom are subject to CPA. The service receives approximately 16 referrals every week. The post-holder carries in the caseload 4 patients on CTO and 2 on conditional discharge currently. The overall caseload for the post is about 330 service users as a responsible clinician considering clients with a care coordinator; patients under the care of trainees or the specialty doctor and under his/her direct care. The service users followed up in the outpatient clinic are on standard level of care. They attend a weekly multidisciplinary meeting where they can communicate about clinical and administrative matters.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of people of working age from his/her catchment area who are referred or otherwise present to secondary care mental health services. Initial triage by the Single Point of Access (SPA) determines whether the service user meets the criteria for a secondary care assessment.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
Whether you want to live in London and commute, live in the country or small towns, working in this trust has something to offer. The Trust covers a mixed rural and urban area, including large and smaller towns. The area has excellent connections to London and the rest of the country. A large number of psychiatrists working in the trust choose to commute from London, some locations can be reached from London in 17 – 30 minutes depending on the locality. By car from several parts of North London the commute is under 30 mins.

The trust is a situated in beautiful county with picturesque, rural villages and a number of lovely, vibrant towns and garden cities. Ranked in 2016, by uSwitch Better Family Life Index, as the best place to raise a family, The region scored highly on top exam results, good pay prospects, high employment rates, fast broadband and better weather than other towns in the Index! It is also well known for its excellent schools, stunning countryside and fantastic local facilities which provide plenty of opportunities to relax and enjoy yourself away from work.

There are three major roads going North-South (the M1, the A1 and the A10). In addition the M25 passes through. Train services are also excellent with the journey time to London from some towns is less than 20 - 30 minutes. Education is of a high standard. Currently more than 160,000 children are educated in the county’s network of 566 schools made up of 17 nursery schools, 426 primary schools, 9 middle schools, 78 secondary schools, 27 Special Schools and 8 Education Support Centres. Exam results and SATs continue to be above the national average and the ration of pupils to teachers is among the best in the shire counties. There is also a wide range of public/private schools to choose from.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
The combination of clinical practice and first-class academic connections means that medical professionals have a wide range of opportunities to develop their careers and achieve their aspirations. You will have access to leadership, teaching, educational and research opportunities for Continued Professional Develop (CPD).

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.

In addition to the generous pension and annual leave that comes with NHS employment, the trust offers additional benefits to our staff including a salary sacrifice scheme enabling staff to drive a brand new car or purchase a new bike as well as an HMRC scheme enabling savings on registered childcare costs.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates: 

• Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
• Board Certified Specialisation in Psychiatry 

Non-EEA Candidates: 

• MRCPsych
• Consultant experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry

UK based applicants 

• Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
• Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT

An opportunity to join a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking respiratory department. This is a full-time post in Respiratory / General Medicine supportive of CESR. The trust is based in South Central England and the department provides the full range of Respiratory services within an established team. The Trust is looking to expand the outpatient services to reduce waiting time and develop services and the new appointee is expected to contribute to its development. He/she will be required to attend the weekly Lung Cancer and COPD MDT and participate in the acute on call rota. There is continuous responsibility for teaching, training and supervision of junior medical staff and Cambridge medical students.

WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST?
The Hospital currently provides services for a population of around 270,000, of which 119,600 live in the main county town. The region is primarily agricultural, with numerous pleasant villages within easy commuting distance of the hospital. In recent years most of the expansion in population has been in the M1 / A1 corridor and significant further growth is planned in the surrounding areas. It is anticipated that by 2021 there will be a further 50-55,000 people living in the town area.

The town is a thriving market town, which provides easy access to London (55 miles), the East Midlands, the North of England and beyond through its rail and road links. 

WHAT IS THE RESPIRATORY DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The town has a varied selection of accommodation for rent or purchase, both in rural and urban surroundings. Education is a prominent feature in the area.  Local Trust schools provide first-class independent education for some 4,000 girls and boys supported by preparatory schools and other independent schools that cater for all ranges of ability. There is also a wide selection of state schools available. The University has a campus in the town; and the College also offers a comprehensive range of courses in Applied Sciences, Health, Education, Business and The Arts. The hospital is situated within walking distance of the town centre. 

The town and several villages to the north are situated on a famous River , which is a very attractive feature of the area. The town has two good parks within walking distance of the town centre. A nearby Country Park is within walking distance, offering water sports, nature trails, a visitor centre and marina. The river is an important feature and provides a focus for a very strong rowing community and River Festival held every two years, a large free outdoor event.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?

UK based applicants: 

• Consultant experience in respiratory medicine 
• Or within 6 months of completing CESR

EEA based applicants: 

• Consultant experience in respiratory medicine 
• Hold specialisation in respiratory medicine 

Non EEA based applicants: 

• MRCP
• Consultant experience in respiratory medicine 

We are seeking a Full Time CAMHS Consultant to join an established team working in a generic community CAMHS setting. This is a great opportunity for experience child & adolescent psychiatrists who want to establish themselves in the NHS, and grow their consultant career. This is also a very exciting time to be join the trust following a recent achievement of outstanding with their CQC rating and being one of just five mental health and learning disabilities NHS trusts in England to hold an outstanding rating.

WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE? 
Over the years the quality of the mental health services and the achievements of the staff have been recognised nationally including the “Mental Health Trust of The Year Award” for 2020 at the Health Service Journal Awards.

In a recent NHS Staff Survey the trust achieved the best score for safety culture amongst mental health and learning disabilities trusts throughout the country. The staff have also said that they would recommend the trust as a place to work and as a place for their friends and family to receive care. They are driven by our values. If you believe in Respect, Kindness and a Positive outlook then you'll be right at home.

WHAT IS THE CAMHS DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The clinics accept referrals from a number of sources including General Practitioners, Social Workers, Health Visitors and Consultant Paediatricians. Referrals are processed through SPA (the Single Point of Access). The teams are multi-disciplinary including Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Mental Health Nurses, Child Psychotherapists, Systemic Therapists and Social Workers. These teams work on an outpatient model and currently receive approximately 65 referrals per month.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The Trust covers a mixed rural and urban area, including large and smaller towns. The area has excellent connections to London and the rest of the country. There are three major roads going North-South (the M1, the A1 and the A10). In addition the M25 passes through. Train services are also excellent with the journey time to London from some towns is less than 20 - 30 minutes. Education is of a high standard. Currently more than 160,000 children are educated in the county’s network of 566 schools made up of 17 nursery schools, 426 primary schools, 9 middle schools, 78 secondary schools, 27 Special Schools and 8 Education Support Centres. Exam results and SATs continue to be above the national average and the ration of pupils to teachers is among the best in the shire counties. There is also a wide range of public/private schools to choose from.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
The combination of clinical practice and first-class academic connections means that medical professionals have a wide range of opportunities to develop their careers and achieve their aspirations. You will have access to leadership, teaching, educational and research opportunities for Continued Professional Develop (CPD).

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.

In addition to the generous pension and annual leave that comes with NHS employment, the trust offers additional benefits to our staff including a salary sacrifice scheme enabling staff to drive a brand new car or purchase a new bike as well as an HMRC scheme enabling savings on registered childcare costs.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates: 

• Experience of working in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• Board Certified Specialisation in Psychiatry 

Non-EEA Candidates: 

• MRCPsych
• Consultant experience in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

UK based applicants 

• Experience of working in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 
• Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT