We are looking for an experienced radiation oncologist with particular experience and expertise in breast cancer. Candidates can be starting their CESR journey in Clinical (Radiation) Oncology, or already on the specialist register for oncology. The centre is fantastic and one of the finest and friendliest oncology centres in the UK. It is a beautiful centre with an amazing team and track record for helping doctors through the CESR route to specialist registration. This role requires an oncologist with real experience in the treatment and management of breast cancer with previous experience at consultant level, either inside or outside the UK. 

Job requirements:

• FRCR or equivalent
• IELTS or OET (no exemptions can be granted)
• Extensive experience as a consultant oncologist
• Extensive experience in breast cancer and radiotherapy treatments
• GMC registration either applied for or granted

Length of contract:

• 24-month fixed term or permanent can be offered 

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

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

• 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 Cellular Pathology Department has full accreditation against ISO15189.
• The Laboratory participates in NEQAS for:
  • General Histopathology (staining)
  • Immunocytochemistry
  • Andrology (sperm motility and morphology)

• 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

You will have the opportunity to join and shape the service at this exciting time. As part of the pathology network programme of NHS improvement, they are in the process of forming a combined organisation in order to better use our combined capitol and expertise.

The hospital is located just minutes away from the city centre which is home to various restaurants, bars, shops and theatres perfect for all ages. There are many bus routes accessible throughout the city and the train station is only a ten minute drive from the hospital with regular services to surrounding areas such as Leeds and the ability to travel to London in under 2 hours.

Exciting opportunities for UK CCT qualified consultants, or non-UK trained consultants with or preparing for CESR. These Consultant Histopathologist positions are available as General Pathology consultants, or instead with option to specialise in two or three areas. OMF (oral maxillofacial), Upper GI, Lower GI, Head & Neck and Skin are areas of special interest in most demand for this high performing Pathology department. The Trust scored \'Good\' on it\'s most recent CQC.

These are either permanent (substantive) roles or locum consultant posts dependent on specialist registration status, whilst those requiring consultant sign off to complete their CESR application process will be supported.

WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?

The Trust provides a wide range of acute hospital services at their main 1000-bed hospital and provides a full range of acute clinical services to three populations of the South West of England. Specialist services such as neurosciences, renal care, urology, plastic surgery and burns treatment are provided and trust is a major specialist centres with links to other local regional hubs in cancer, pathology, dentistry and stroke.

WHAT IS THE PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?

The existing Cellular Pathology service was formed in 2016 following mergers of several services and now the main service is delivered from new, purpose-built accommodation on the main hospital site. The department does however continues to provide an Essential Services Laboratory at the neighbouring hospital. A new Laboratory Information System, Clinisys WinPath Enterprise, was implemented four years previously.

The service currently runs with a full time WTE of 30 consultants, with currently two vacancies open, and the service is well funded, highly regarded and one of the better UK trusts to be joining in 2021.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?

Based in a buzzing and culturally rich city, it is now a cultural and artistic hub for the UK offering everything that a UK city can offer. The City Centre is just 15 minutes away from the hospital, and has a great array of shops, theatres, restaurants and has an array of annual festivals and events including the International and local Fiesta and Art and Film Fairs. For those who cycle, the city boasts excellent cycling facilities and was chosen as England’s first cycling city in 2008 and voted the European green capital in 2015. In 2017 the areas was named ‘best place to live in Britain’ by the Times “the city is a worthy winner thanks to its ideal combination of extraordinary culture, impressive schools, buzzing culinary scene, exciting redevelopment and community spirit.”.

For those moving with families it offers an excellent family lifestyle with green space, parks aplenty, rolling Somerset countryside and some excellent primary and secondary schools along with some of the UK\'s most well known universities. Cost of living is very low compared to other major cities in the UK whilst offering a fantastic lifestyle to compliment it.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?

Flexibility is offered to Consultants and you can choose to specialise in one or two specialist areas, or instead to spread case load across a maximum of 3 areas of special interest. For consultants not on the specialist register support can be offered with their CESR application process to ensure moving through the process as quickly as possible.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?

Interested and want to know if you\'re eligible for this role? Person specifications for this role are:

• Specialist Registration for Histopathology
• UK or similar pathology reporting experience
• Extensive Pathology experience either UK or international
• Desire to commit for the next five years to this wonderful trust.

If you are either a UK based histopathologist looking to change roles in 2021 - then contact us today to chat and find out more about the role. If you are an overseas pathologist either with or without CESR and wondering if you can be considered - then contact us without hesitation. One of the specialist pathology recruiters will contact you immediately. 
 

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.

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Consultant Stroke Medicine to join a Trust that have a national and international reputation for many of their specialist services - including stroke, renal, neurosciences, cancer services and trauma. The Trust also has a Mindful Employer Status and is committed to the Charter For Employers Who Are Positive About Mental Health. The post is suitable for overseas Stroke Medicine Specialists 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 or Consultant grade. 

Overseas applications from experienced Specialty Doctors to Consultants are welcomed. 

WHAT IS THE TRUST LIKE?
The Trust is one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of their local population. They also play a leading role in research, education and innovation. 

The Trust was established in 2006, after a merger between two hospitals. They have a budget of under £1billion, 90 wards and 1,700 beds across three main sites. They support district general services to 2.5m residents in the area and it's surrounding communities. The Trust has a specialist services that allows them to deliver care to 4.5m people from across the East Midlands and nationally for a handful of services. 

As a teaching trust they have a strong relationship with their colleagues at the universities across the East Midlands. The Trust play a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE? 
The Team uses quality improvement to continuously transform their service. The team communicates openly in a consistent and honest way. They embrace innovation, research and applying evidence-based practice whilst evaluating their performance. They treat patients with suspected minor strokes and Transient Ischaemic Attacks (TIAs) in a daily assessment unit in an attempt to prevent further larger strokes occurring.

The team currently has six stroke consultants, two academic consultants, one neurologist and one acute medicine consultant, providing a 24 hour 7 day a week service. Care ranges from emergency assessment and treatments (including clot-busting thrombolysis therapy and clot retrieval) in the first few hours after stroke to rehabilitation (physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy). These help the stroke survivor to return home and regain independence after a stroke.

The successful applicant will join an enthusiastic team with a specialist interest in stroke care. This appointment will play a key part in further developments of the stroke pathway, providing input to hyper acute stroke, acute stroke, intensive rehab and continuing stroke rehabilitation.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE EAST MIDLANDS?
The area is a vibrant and prosperous city with something for everyone. It has excellent schools and colleges, and two thriving Universities. There are good theatres, an arena which attracts national and international performers, and several renowned arts centres and museums.

Set within a county of outstanding natural beauty that includes lively market towns and wonderful historic buildings, the city is one of the UK’s leading retail centres with a wide choice of restaurants, bars and nightclubs.

There is a good network of roads with easy access to the M1 and the A1, the rail service to London (two hours) and other major cities is frequent, and there are numerous international destinations from East Midlands Airport (30 mins) and Birmingham Airport (60mins).

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT THE 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

Non-EEA Candidates:

• MRCP
• Experience of working in Stroke Medicine

UK based applicants

• Experience of working in Stroke Medicine
• Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT

An excellent opportunity for Consultants in Histopathologist to join a Trust that is looking to the future, excited to invest in people and technology that can evolve how they work, and is rated "good" by the Care Quality Commission on its recent inspection report dated January 2020.

The post if suitable for overseas Histopathology doctors including candidates who are pursuing CESR. Specialists in Histopathology, holding a specialist certification would be suitable for this post, based on experience entering at either Specialty Doctor or Consultant grade. Overseas applications from experienced Specialty Doctors and Consultants with head & Neck, skin and GI sub-specialty interests particularly welcomed. 

WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?

The Trust has developed massively in the last few years, focussing on driving excellence in care for patients and communities, through its five-year strategy ‘Working Together’. The hospital has recently received substantial investment, with another £58 million expected to be announced in 2022. 

As a University Hospital Trust, research, education and training is embedded across the organisation. With a turnover of close to £600m, the Trust provides comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire. Some tertiary services are provided to a wider catchment in excess of two million people. The Trust employs over 7,300 staff and is the largest employer in Portsmouth.


WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?

The Department receives requests that cover a wide spectrum of pathology including: General Surgery, Colorectal (including Bowel Cancer Screening), Breast (also Breast Screening cases), Dermatology, Respiratory, Head and Neck, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Endocrine, Orthopaedics, Diagnostic and Transplant Renal Biopsies, Soft Tissue Tumours, Urology and Endoscopic and CT guided biopsies. Approximately 22% of the requests are received from General Practitioners with approximately 78% of requests being generated from within the Trust.

The team consists of 16 Consultants, 2 Dissection Practitioners and 3 Dissection Practitioners in Training.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the dissection and reporting of the cases of chosen specialist areas. There is also a commitment required to report non specialist general cases. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in multidisciplinary team meetings in their chosen areas of special interest.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE ON ENGLAND'S SOUTH COAST?

The area is home of a historic naval warfare force. The port opens onto Spithead, one of the busiest trading harbours in the world, and the naval base is at the heart of a thriving commercial and cultural centre. Just 90 minutes from central London, Portsmouth benefits from good road and rail links, as well as regular ferry services to France and Spain. Portsmouth is home to a thriving artistic community with a medley of museums and theatres.

Developments within the city itself and on the Gosport side of the harbour suggest a vibrant future for the area. Inland from the hospital is the beautiful and relatively unspoilt countryside of rural Hampshire, and the South Downs National Park, and the New Forest National Park is close by. 

The area combines the advantages of city life with pleasant villages and seaside towns. There are several first-rate schools both in the state and private sector and it is an excellent place to raise a family.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT THE NHS TRUST?

The department and wider trust are extremely keen on assisting Consultants in developing their career. Consultants receive access to CESR support, access to specialty training from world-leading practitioners, and the opportunity to undertake relevant external duties to enhance continued career development. 

In addition to the Trust’s medical library, the department holds an extensive library of journals and relevant educational materials to support CPD. The departments are forward-thinking and began utilising SABR for lung primaries and oligometastatic disease in March 2021.
 

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?

EEA Candidates:

• Experience of working in Histopathology
• Specialist European Qualifications Anatomic Pathology

Non-EEA Candidates:

• FRCPath
• Consultant experience  

UK based applicants

• Full GMC registration
• Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT

These are CESR Specialist Grade roles in Medical Oncology. These are newly created posts specifically designed to help doctors through CESR in the quickest time possible. They do this by offering rotations in all major cancer sites, acute oncology and ward oncology work, shadowed by consultants who can observe and sign off the evidence needed to build a CESR portfolio. This is a very robust and structured approach to completing your CESR application in a very quick space of time, and would be hugely beneficial to you if you want to be on the specialist register for Medical Oncology.

INTRODUCTION TO THE TRUST:

The Trust is in the top 5 largest trusts in England and provides acute care for a local population of 600,000 and over 1.2 million people for tertiary services. The Trust covers a large geographical area, much of which is rural. The population for this area is around 1.25 million.The total number of referrals received into the Trust is nearly 4,500 new cancer patients per year. This service forms part of the Humber, Coast and Vale Cancer Alliance.

THE ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT AND TEAM:

The oncology and haematology department offers a full range of adult cancer services with 116 inpatient beds, full outpatient facilities including a designated chemotherapy delivery suite and 6 linear accelerators. They are keen to continue to build on their excellent reputation in training, research and the development of advanced radiotherapy techniques. 

All grades of nursing staff undertake a rotational programme to maintain and develop the unit’s skill mix. Within the outpatient facility, the service comprises a spacious outpatient clinic area staffed with dedicated oncology nurses and the Chemotherapy Day Treatment Unit (DTU).

The department has recently received a £4.9M grant from Cancer Research to fund research into inequalities in outcomes in cancer care with a particular emphasis on age and social deprivation. 

THE CANCER PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICE:

The team has a cancer psychological service in which workers are trained in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and psychological support workers, all of whom are backed up by an administration and secretarial team. The service is for patients affected by cancer and any members of their family or friends they would like to be involved in their care. 

CLINICAL TRIALS IN THE ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT:

Together the academic team oversee an active clinical and basic science research programme in oncology which includes collaboration with scientists at a top Medical School where there is an established basic sciences research laboratory. The Academic Department is within a purpose-built clinical trials office staffed by dedicated trials nurses and data managers. This provides the infrastructure for high quality clinical trials and ensures the seamless integration of trials into everyday clinical work. There are also dedicated research roles within the radiotherapy physics and therapeutic radiographer workforce.

LIFE IN THE REGION:

The trust is located close to several main cities in the North-East. It is a cultural hotspot, home to festivals, art galleries, theatre companies, and live comedy and music venues. A great region for sporting fans and exercise-lovers alike. Sports in the city include professional football, rugby league, golf, darts, athletics and water sports. Schooling is a prominent feature of the area, with several outstanding sixth forms, secondaries and primaries to choose from. The area is well served by rail and road. You can hop on a train at King's Cross and be in the city centre fewer than three hours later. The local airport provides high-frequency flights to Amsterdam with KLM and Aberdeen with Eastern Airways each day.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT: 

This role is a fantastic one for ambitious consultants looking to expand their career opportunities, including significant support with CESR. The department is also exceptionally well-funded for research. Together the academic team oversees an active clinical and basic science research programme in oncology which includes collaboration with scientists at a top Medical School where there is an established basic sciences research laboratory. A successful consultant in this role will learn daily from, and with world-leading oncologists in a diverse department. This role will provide opportunities in the future to lead teams in sub-specialisms and represent the department at domestic & international conferences. 

AM I ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?

Non-EEA candidates: 

• MRCP UK or equivalent
• Extensive experience in medical oncology

EEA candidates: 

• Recognised European Qualifications 
• Extensive experience in medical oncology

UK candidates: 

• Experience in medical oncology

These are CESR Specialist Grade roles in Clinical Oncology. These are newly created posts specifically designed to help doctors through CESR in the quickest time possible. They do this by offering rotations in all major cancer sites, acute oncology and ward oncology work, shadowed by consultants who can observe and sign off the evidence needed to build a CESR portfolio. This is a very robust and structured approach to completing your CESR application in a very quick space of time, and would be hugely beneficial to you if you want to be on the specialist register for Clinical Oncology.

INTRODUCTION TO THE TRUST:

The Trust is in the top 5 largest trusts in England and provides acute care for a local population of 600,000 and over 1.2 million people for tertiary services. The Trust covers a large geographical area, much of which is rural. The population for this area is around 1.25 million.The total number of referrals received into the Trust is nearly 4,500 new cancer patients per year. This service forms part of the Humber, Coast and Vale Cancer Alliance.

THE ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT AND TEAM:

The oncology and haematology department offers a full range of adult cancer services with 116 inpatient beds, full outpatient facilities including a designated chemotherapy delivery suite and 6 linear accelerators. They are keen to continue to build on their excellent reputation in training, research and the development of advanced radiotherapy techniques. 

All grades of nursing staff undertake a rotational programme to maintain and develop the unit’s skill mix. Within the outpatient facility, the service comprises a spacious outpatient clinic area staffed with dedicated oncology nurses and the Chemotherapy Day Treatment Unit (DTU).

The department has recently received a £4.9M grant from Cancer Research to fund research into inequalities in outcomes in cancer care with a particular emphasis on age and social deprivation. 

THE CANCER PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICE:

The team has a cancer psychological service in which workers are trained in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and psychological support workers, all of whom are backed up by an administration and secretarial team. The service is for patients affected by cancer and any members of their family or friends they would like to be involved in their care. 

CLINICAL TRIALS IN THE ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT:

Together the academic team oversee an active clinical and basic science research programme in oncology which includes collaboration with scientists at a top Medical School where there is an established basic sciences research laboratory. The Academic Department is within a purpose-built clinical trials office staffed by dedicated trials nurses and data managers. This provides the infrastructure for high quality clinical trials and ensures the seamless integration of trials into everyday clinical work. There are also dedicated research roles within the radiotherapy physics and therapeutic radiographer workforce.

LIFE IN THE REGION:

The trust is located close to several main cities in the North-East. It is a cultural hotspot, home to festivals, art galleries, theatre companies, and live comedy and music venues. A great region for sporting fans and exercise-lovers alike. Sports in the city include professional football, rugby league, golf, darts, athletics and water sports. Schooling is a prominent feature of the area, with several outstanding sixth forms, secondaries and primaries to choose from. The area is well served by rail and road. You can hop on a train at King's Cross and be in the city centre fewer than three hours later. The local airport provides high-frequency flights to Amsterdam with KLM and Aberdeen with Eastern Airways each day.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT: 

This role is a fantastic one for ambitious consultants looking to expand their career opportunities, including significant support with CESR. The department is also exceptionally well-funded for research. Together the academic team oversees an active clinical and basic science research programme in oncology which includes collaboration with scientists at a top Medical School where there is an established basic sciences research laboratory. A successful consultant in this role will learn daily from, and with world-leading oncologists in a diverse department. This role will provide opportunities in the future to lead teams in sub-specialisms and represent the department at domestic & international conferences. 

AM I ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?

Non-EEA candidates: 

• FRCR or equivalent
• Extensive experience in clinical oncology

EEA candidates: 

• Recognised European Qualifications 
• Extensive experience in clinical or radiation oncology

UK candidates: 

• Experience in clinical oncology

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Old Age Psychiatrist to join a Health Board in North Wales that promotes equality and diversity. If you love a challenge, have a passion to help others or simple fancy a fresh start, then this Health Board has all the ingredients. The post if suitable for overseas consultants, including candidates who are pursuing CESR. Psychiatrists with experience in Older Persons Mental Health, holding a specialist certification, would be suitable for this post, based on experience entering at the SAS or Specialty Doctor Grade. 

Overseas applications from experienced Specialty Doctors and Consultants are welcomed. 

WHAT IS HEALTH BOARD LIKE? 
The Health Board is largest health organisation in Wales, that are developing an integrated health service which provides excellent care delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third sector organisations.

The Health Board have a budget of £1.3 billion and a workforce of over 17,000 staff. Providing primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of around 700,000 across of North Wales. They continuously develop their workforce so that it has the right skills and operates in a research-rich learning culture.

Besides their three main hospital sites, they are also responsible for community hospitals, health centres, clinics, mental health units, community teams, GP practices and other NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacists. They plan to improve the health of the population, with particular focus upon the most vulnerable in our society.

WHAT IS THE SERVICE & TEAM LIKE? 
The team is provided in the community by community mental health teams-elderly. They provide a county wide service to people over the age of 65 living in the area and provides primary and secondary care services, as well as memory services and day hospital provision. The team is rapidly transforming and progressive.

Each members of the team value and respect each other. They learn from each other and help each other be innovative. All the team members have the same goal - to improve health and wellbeing for all. They  support and train each other to make sure that all members are excel.

The post holder will be expected to take part in the management of the service and give clinical advice to the Health Board and partner agencies delivering care to people within the catchment area, lead multidisciplinary team inpatient and outpatient care teams and provide clinical supervision and practice development of medical, nursing and other staff.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN NORTH WALES? 
North Wales has a vast national park, purpose built mountain biking trails, a breath taking coastal path, soaring zip wire, food festivals and world class sport and adventure around every corner. The North Wales is equipped with sport and leisure centres that provide opportunities for a wide variety of sporting, fitness and recreational activities. Not only does it have lots of activities for you, it also has a wide selection of private housing is available, both traditional and modern in towns, villages and rural settings.

For doctors with family, the educational standards are consistently high in both the primary and secondary sectors. There are several well established independent schools within North Wales and the surrounding area that cater for both day pupils and boarders. The regional University with its excellent scholastic reputation has a thriving student community.

You can say goodbye to heavy inner city commuter traffic, and enjoy a breath-taking commute across North Wales.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT THIS HEALTH BOARD?
With an extremely active education/teaching programme supported by the consultant team, there is opportunity to work towards and complete CESR, 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 Old Age Psychiatry

• MRCPsych
• Experience of working in Old Age Psychiatry

UK based applicants

• Experience of working in Old Age Psychiatry