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An exciting opportunity for an experienced Consultant in General Adult Inpatient Psychiatry to join a Clinical Assessment Unit. You will be working with a team of highly skilled doctors that aims to provide great service to their patients. The team is part of the an NHS Foundation Trust which is known as the leading Trust in mental health research. The Trust was rated as \"good\" overall by the CQC in 2019. The post if suitable for overseas consultants, including candidates who are pursuing CESR. Specialists in Forensic Psychiatry 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 are welcomed.
WHAT IS THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE?
The NHS Foundation Trust is the leading trust in mental health research. They provide excellent opportunities for professional development. The NHS Foundation Trust provides a broad range of community and inpatient mental health services, community services (including therapies), learning disability services, healthy lifestyle support and addictions services to a population of 765,000 people of all ages who live within areas of more than 4,700 square kilometres.
The Trust employs approximately 2,800 staff across more than 79 sites at locations throughout 4 towns. Their budgeted income for 2022/2023 is £186m. The NHS Foundation Trust works closely with major academic partners which ensures the nurturing of workforce of tomorrow\'s doctors, nurses and other health professionals. They aim to be a leading provider of integrated health services, recognised for the care compassion and commitment of their staff and known as a great employer and a valued partner.
The way they deliver their services has a direct bearing on their patients and carers’ experience of the Trust and, most importantly of all, their health. The NHS Foundation Trust aim to provide the best services they can and constantly look at how they can improve them aspiring to excellence and be the best that they can be. They offer a wide range of benefits to help support a healthy work-life balance and support their employees\' overall health & wellbeing.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The department is a team of established multi professional doctors at the Clinical Assessment Unit. It is a 14 bedded in-patient facility, which offers assessment for people with a variety of mental health needs across several towns. On Clinical Decisions Unit, a high level of skill and knowledge is required across the team, who are providing assessment, observation and care to people who are in a crisis or experiencing complex needs.
Although every patient’s journey is individualised, the emphasis on the assessment, and clinical decisions are usually made with a plan to support recovery, within a 7-day period. The post holder is expected to:
- Providing medical treatment within a model of multi-disciplinary care.
- Compiling a patient’s history from a number of sources and preparing case summaries and discharge summaries.
- Preparing reports for Mental Health Review Tribunals and Managers’ Hearings and giving evidence.
- Liaising with other clinical teams within and outside of the trust.
- Liaising with general practitioners and medical specialists with regards the physical health of the patients.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE AREA?
Blessed with rural beauty, bustling towns and a dramatic coastline, the area makes a wonderful place to call home. Affordable property prices make living here even more appealing, with luxurious city-centre apartments, quiet suburban new builds and charming country cottages to choose from. Some of the UK’s finest beaches are located right here. Affordable property prices make living here even more appealing, with luxurious city-centre apartments, quiet suburban new builds and charming country cottages to choose from.
One of their areas is known for its quirky narrow streets and bustling harbour. You will enjoy the quirky fishing villages, the unspoilt sandy beaches, the staggering views from the clifftops, and the popular seaside resorts. You will enjoy the 800km of bridleways that weave through the peaceful and colourful countryside.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT HUMBER TEACHING NHS FOUNDATION TRUST?
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 General Adult Psychiatry
- Board Certified Specialist in General Adult Psychiatry
Non-EEA Candidates:
- Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
UK based applicants
- Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
- Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT
Join a renowned learning disability team at one of the largest healthcare trusts in the UK. As an experienced General Adult or Learning Disability Psychiatrist, you\'ll have the opportunity to provide senior medical expertise to their Community Learning Disability Team. The Learning Disability Team, part of our trust, collaborates closely with local Social Care Teams, Specialist Education Departments, Residential Services, Forensic Services, and Inpatient services to ensure safe and timely care for individuals facing mental health challenges within the context of Intellectual Disability.
You\'ll have the opportunity to provide senior clinical expertise in assessing and treating individuals with learning disabilities and mental health issues. Additionally, you\'ll be part of a vibrant medical community, attending staff meetings and joining a well-established peer group for community consultants in learning disability.
The Trust covers a vast region in Northern England, serving a population of approximately 1.7 million across several towns. They believe in inclusive service delivery and employment, tackling all forms of discrimination. Their diverse range of specialist and generic healthcare services caters to both children and adults, with a focus on supporting a workforce that reflects their local and international community of psychiatrists.
In terms of professional development, they offer stimulating CPD sessions and programs that encompass mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching. You\'ll also have the chance to engage in teaching activities at their state-of-the-art Medical Education Centre, equipped with cutting-edge facilities.
Additionally, living in the area, with its rich heritage, lively nightlife, and distinctive culture, provides an excellent quality of life. The region offers a diverse range of properties, exciting activities, top-notch schools, and fantastic shopping opportunities. The city is surrounded by a beautiful county, which ensures a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle. Embrace the outdoors with the picturesque coastline, and various recreational activities. Enjoy the local delicacies and experience the growing gourmet restaurant scene, including their own Chinatown.
Rated outstanding by the CQC and winner of the prestigious HSJ Award for Provider of the Year, this trust offers an exceptional environment to advance your career.
Join them and embark on a fulfilling career while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle that our region has to offer. Expand your horizons, enhance your skills, and contribute to the future of medical education.
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ROLE:
Non-EEA:
- MRCPsych
- Experience in General Adult or Learning Disability Psychiatry
- Specialist certification in General Adult or Learning Disability Psychiatry (desirable)
- Experience in General Adult or Learning Disability Psychiatry
- Experience in General Adult or Learning Disability Psychiatry
Opportunity for experienced Old Age Psychiatry specialist psychiatrists to join the NHS in one of the largest NHS healthcare Trusts in the UK. Rated outstanding by the CQC and winner of the prestigious HSJ Award for Provider of the Year - this is a fantastic NHS Trust to grow your career. Applications are open to experienced consultant psychiatrists in Community Child Psychiatry, including overseas IMG applicants. CESR is supported.
Working in a CQC ‘Outstanding’ rated Mental Health and Learning Disability Trust, you will make a difference in changing people’s lives across the North East of England.
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?The NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of mental health, learning disability and neurological care services across the North East and North Cumbria. They employ over 7,000 staff and serve a population of approximately 1.7 million providing services across an area totalling 4,670 square miles from over 60 sites across seven towns. They have a number of regional and national specialist services. The Trust has a budget of more than £350 million a year.
The NHS Foundation Trust believe that any modern organisation has to reflect all the communities and people it serves, in both service delivery and employment, and tackle all forms of discrimination. They provide a diverse range of specialist and generic health care services to both children and adults, their families and carers and they have a number of regional and national specialist services. As an organisation they are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects both the local community and IMG community of psychiatrists. They are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
The Trust provides a wide spectrum of mental health, learning disability, neuro- rehabilitation, forensic and substance misuse services as well as other specialist services. The Trust has several nationally renowned services, including specialist services for adults with refractory mental illness, mental health services for young people with a learning disability; forensic services and learning disability services; psychotherapy services, neuropsychiatry; a mother and baby inpatient service and drug and alcohol services for both adults and young people.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Old Age Psychiatry Team (Memory Assessment and Management Service) provides assessment and initial diagnosis to patients of all ages where there is a suspected dementia. It operates across Newcastle and North-Tyneside. The team works closely with the older adults Community Treatment Teams (CTT), which covers Newcastle North and East; Newcastle West; and North Tyneside. The department includes a specialist Dementia. The team receives approximately 100 referrals per month for patients who are low-complex, and where there is a high likelihood of a dementia diagnosis. Most new referrals are seen by nurses, discussed at the daily MDT meeting, and then offered a diagnostic appointment with a doctor, senior nurse or psychologist.
The Young Onset Dementia Team provides specialist follow up for people living with dementia aged under 65. It is a well-established multi-disciplinary team within Older Adults Community Services, and the sessions allocated provide opportunities for specialist assessment and support for this group of patients, and the chance to develop greater integration with the Old Age Psychiatry Team. Most appointments will be conducted in the out-patient setting, but home visits are also offered for patients based on their clinical need. Referrals are reviewed at a daily triage meeting and new assessments are allocated to the most appropriate member of staff.
The post holder will be expected to see more complex new patients (approximately 1 per week), conduct diagnostic appointments (approximately 10 per week) and to lead the MDT meeting (2 per week). The post-holder is expected to be committed to delivering excellence in clinical care, provide medical leadership to and work effectively with the multidisciplinary MAMS service and Young Onset Dementia teams, promote the safety and well-being of the patients we serve, and to respect the rights and the dignity of patients.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE AREA?
This city in the North East, is one of the most iconic cities in Britain, famous for its industrial heritage, popular nightlife. The city is one of the UK Core Cities, as well as part of the Eurocities network. According to the ONS, the city had a population of 293,000 in 2015. The wider region is a historic country which is situated directly North and includes the great market towns and coastal aread. It is also home to the Northumberland National Park, home to England’s cleanest rivers, clearest air and darkest skies, the stunning Northumberland Coast, with its picturesque coastline known for walking, cycling, water sports and birdwatching opportunities.
This lively city certainly has heaps to offer, ensuring that living in here will appeal to many different people. It offers its locals a wide range of outstanding property types, some outstanding activities to indulge in, top schools and some very good shopping spots.
Situated in the rain shadow of the North Pennines, Newcastle is amongst the driest cities in the UK. The city can have cool to cold winters, though usually warmer than the rural areas around it, and the winters are often compensated for by warm summers, with very long daylight hours in the summer months, longer than all other major English Cities.
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ROLE:
Non-EEA:
- MRCPsych
- Experience in Old Age Psychiatry
- Specialist certification in Old Age Psychiatry
- Experience in Old Age Psychiatry
- Experience in Old Age Psychiatry
Opportunity for experienced Old Age Psychiatrists to join the NHS in one of the largest NHS healthcare Trusts in the UK. Rated outstanding by the CQC and winner of the prestigious HSJ Award for Provider of the Year - this is a fantastic NHS Trust to grow your career. Applications are open to experienced consultant psychiatrists in Community Child Psychiatry, including overseas IMG applicants. CESR is supported.
Working in a CQC ‘Outstanding’ rated Mental Health and Learning Disability Trust, you will make a difference in changing people’s lives across the North East of England.
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?The NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of mental health, learning disability and neurological care services across the North East and North Cumbria. They employ over 7,000 staff and serve a population of approximately 1.7 million providing services across an area totalling 4,670 square miles from over 60 sites across seven towns. They have a number of regional and national specialist services. The Trust has a budget of more than £350 million a year.
The NHS Foundation Trust believe that any modern organisation has to reflect all the communities and people it serves, in both service delivery and employment, and tackle all forms of discrimination. They provide a diverse range of specialist and generic health care services to both children and adults, their families and carers and they have a number of regional and national specialist services. As an organisation they are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects both the local community and IMG community of psychiatrists. They are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
The Trust provides a wide spectrum of mental health, learning disability, neuro- rehabilitation, forensic and substance misuse services as well as other specialist services. The Trust has several nationally renowned services, including specialist services for adults with refractory mental illness, mental health services for young people with a learning disability; forensic services and learning disability services; psychotherapy services, neuropsychiatry; a mother and baby inpatient service and drug and alcohol services for both adults and young people.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Department & Team is looking for a a Specialty Doctor with the Newcastle and Gateshead Older Persons Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT). The Team has been set up in April 2020 to provide Crisis services to Older Persons in Newcastle and Gateshead and includes this post. It is based with but not part of the well- established Newcastle Gateshead Adult Crisis Team. The OP Crisis Team consists of One Full Time Consultant Psychiatrist, a Clinical Lead, 5 Band 6 Nurses and 2 Band 3 workers; these staff have been recruited and are currently working as an extended hours service, 8am – 9pm and share a Team Manager with the Adult Crisis Team. The post will be normal working hours i.e. Monday – Friday 9am - 5pm.
The multidisciplinary team will provide older adults with both functional and organic mental illnesses with emergency assessment, home based treatment and early discharge support. The team will see all emergency referrals requiring assessment within its extended hours and provide home based treatment as an alternative to admission as well as gate-keeping OP’s acute inpatient beds. It works on a crisis resolution framework, remaining involved until the crisis has settled. It interfaces with inpatient services, acute day services, specialist community mental health teams (SCMHTs), OP Mental Health Day centres, Memory Services, OP Liaison Services, General Practitioners and Nursing/Residential Homes.
The post holder is expected to provide medical assessment, diagnosis and formulation to the OPCRHT patients. On completion of assessment, to provide and instigate treatment plans for patients receiving home-based treatment, to provide regular review of patients receiving home-based treatment, to provide (or ensure referral to the appropriate service for the provision of) up to date, evidence-based interventions for the pts of the OPCRHT, and to collaborate with GP’s, hospital doctors and primary care clinicians regarding the physical health care of the OPCRHT patients.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE AREA?
Newcastle upon Tyne, often shortened to Newcastle, is one of the most iconic cities in Britain, famous for its industrial heritage, popular nightlife and distinct regional ‘Geordie’ dialect. Newcastle is one of the UK Core Cities, as well as part of the Eurocities network. According to the ONS, Newcastle had a population of 293,000 in 2015. Northumberland is a historic country which is situated directly above Newcastle and includes the towns of Morpeth, Berwick, Whitley Bay and Alnwick. It is also home to the Northumberland National Park, home to England’s cleanest rivers, clearest air and darkest skies, the stunning Northumberland Coast, with its picturesque coastline known for walking, cycling, water sports and birdwatching opportunities.
This lively city certainly has heaps to offer, ensuring that living in Newcastle will appeal to many different people. Newcastle offers its locals a wide range of outstanding property types, some outstanding activities to indulge in, top schools and some very good shopping spots. Within Newcastle, there are some great towns which offer a combination of busy city and calmer suburban living. Fenham is a large residential area located just 2 miles away from the centre of Newcastle, allowing quick access to city life through strong transport links. Whether you are a walker, biker, bus rider or driver, you’ll find yourself at the heart of the city in under 10 minutes.
Situated in the rain shadow of the North Pennines, Newcastle is amongst the driest cities in the UK. The city can have cool to cold winters, though usually warmer than the rural areas around it, and the winters are often compensated for by warm summers, with very long daylight hours in the summer months, longer than all other major English Cities. Newcastle’s local delicacies include Pease pudding and stottie cake. In 2010, Osborne Road in Jesmond was awarded fourth place in the UK Google Street View awards for the “foodie” category. There has been a noticeable growth in Newcastle’s gourmet restaurant industry in recent years, and the city is one of only seven in the UK with its own Chinatown, appropriately containing many Chinese restaurants.
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ROLE:
Non-EEA:
- MRCPsych
- Experience in Old Age Psychiatry
- Specialist certification in Old Age Psychiatry (desirable)
- Experience in Old Age Psychiatry
- Experience in Old Age Psychiatry
Opportunity for experienced specialist psychiatrists to join one of the largest NHS healthcare Trusts in the UK. Rated outstanding by the CQC and winner of the prestigious HSJ Award for Provider of the Year - this is a fantastic NHS Trust to grow your career. Applications are open to experienced consultant psychiatrists in General Adult Psychiatry, including overseas IMG applicants. CESR can be supported.
In your new NHS job post, you will be working in an inpatient ward rated very highly and performing well against targets. With a friendly and professional team, this is a great place for international psychiatrists to learn and develop their career in the NHS.
Working in a CQC ‘Outstanding’ rated Mental Health and Learning Disability Trust, you will make a difference in changing people’s lives across the North East of England.
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?This NHS Trust provide a diverse range of specialist and generic health care services to both children and adults, their families and carers and we have a number of regional and national specialist services to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. As an organisation they are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects both the local community and IMG community of psychiatrists. They are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
You will work with a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, receive superb training and development opportunities with excellent staff benefits.
You will receive:
- A flexible approach to job planning to ensure work-life balance.
- Dedicated and protected SPA time.
- Excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and study leave arrangements.
- Relocation package available
- Focus on staff health and wellbeing
- A Global Digital Exemplar for Mental Health.
WHAT IS THE ACUTE ADULT INPATIENT WARD LIKE?
The Adult Acute Inpatient Ward is an acute admission ward based at the Trust Clinic, Campus for Ageing and Vitality in the City. The ward has 20 beds providing assessment and treatment by a multi disciplinary team. The service is for men over the age of 18 years with a mental illness who require assessment and treatment in hospital.
Patients are also offered the following treatments and therapies:
- Occupational therapy – helps with individual or group activities and daily living skills
- Physiotherapy – help with mobility or movement problems or by providing access to gym facilities
- Psychology – this is dependent on your need at the time of admission
- Exercise therapy
- Medication
- Art therapy
Acute wards for adults of working age and psychiatric intensive care units across the NHS Trust were all rated as 'good' by the CQC. The services were found to be providing effective care. All patients had a care plan which was regularly updated and patients had access to a range of care and treatment options which were in line with national guidance. Staff are supervised effectively and have access to additional specialist training, including CESR support.
Staff in the department and across the general adult services are caring. Feedback from patients and carers was consistently positive about staff attitudes. The service was organised in a way that ensured staff focussed on interacting and engaging with patients as opposed to administrative tasks. The service is providing care in a way that was responsive to people’s needs. Beds are managed appropriately to ensure that people could access the service when they needed it.
The service is also very well-led. There is a stable management team with managers at all levels who have the skills, knowledge and experience to perform their roles and support new members of the psychiatry team. Ward managers and senior managers are approachable, ensuring you will be well respected, supported and valued.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE AREA?
The ward is based in the urban capital of the North East of England and is the beating heart of the region. Friendly, fun and with a great cost of living, this city has long been an attractive place to live for IMGs, UK trainees, families and young professionals. The Trust is located in the North East of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is one of the best value regions for housing and offers an excellent standard of living with accomplished schools and Universities.
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ROLE:
Non-EEA:
- MRCPsych
- Consultant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
- Specialist Certification in Psychiatry
- Consultant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
- Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
- Within 6 - 12 months from CESR
A second consultant psychiatry opportunity for experienced specialist psychiatrists to join a growing team in one of the largest NHS healthcare Trusts in the UK. Rated outstanding by the CQC and winner of the prestigious HSJ Award for Provider of the Year - this is a fantastic NHS Trust to grow your career. Applications are open to experienced consultant psychiatrists in General Adult Psychiatry, including overseas IMG applicants. CESR can be supported.
In your new NHS job post, you will be working in an inpatient ward rated very highly and performing well against targets. With a friendly and professional team, this is a great place for international psychiatrists to learn and develop their career in the NHS.
Working in a CQC ‘Outstanding’ rated Mental Health and Learning Disability Trust, you will make a difference in changing people’s lives across the North East of England.
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?This NHS Trust provide a diverse range of specialist and generic health care services to both children and adults, their families and carers and we have a number of regional and national specialist services to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. As an organisation they are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects both the local community and IMG community of psychiatrists. They are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
You will work with a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, receive superb training and development opportunities with excellent staff benefits.
You will receive:
- A flexible approach to job planning to ensure work-life balance.
- Dedicated and protected SPA time.
- Excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and study leave arrangements.
- Relocation package available
- Focus on staff health and wellbeing
- A Global Digital Exemplar for Mental Health.
WHAT IS THE ACUTE ADULT INPATIENT WARD LIKE?
The Adult Acute Inpatient Ward is an acute admission ward based at the Trust Clinic, Campus for Ageing and Vitality in the City. The ward has 20 beds providing assessment and treatment by a multi disciplinary team. The service is for men over the age of 18 years with a mental illness who require assessment and treatment in hospital.
Patients are also offered the following treatments and therapies:
- Occupational therapy – helps with individual or group activities and daily living skills
- Physiotherapy – help with mobility or movement problems or by providing access to gym facilities
- Psychology – this is dependent on your need at the time of admission
- Exercise therapy
- Medication
- Art therapy
Acute wards for adults of working age and psychiatric intensive care units across the NHS Trust were all rated as 'good' by the CQC. The services were found to be providing effective care. All patients had a care plan which was regularly updated and patients had access to a range of care and treatment options which were in line with national guidance. Staff are supervised effectively and have access to additional specialist training, including CESR support.
Staff in the department and across the general adult services are caring. Feedback from patients and carers was consistently positive about staff attitudes. The service was organised in a way that ensured staff focussed on interacting and engaging with patients as opposed to administrative tasks. The service is providing care in a way that was responsive to people’s needs. Beds are managed appropriately to ensure that people could access the service when they needed it.
The service is also very well-led. There is a stable management team with managers at all levels who have the skills, knowledge and experience to perform their roles and support new members of the psychiatry team. Ward managers and senior managers are approachable, ensuring you will be well respected, supported and valued.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE AREA?
The ward is based in the urban capital of the North East of England and is the beating heart of the region. Friendly, fun and with a great cost of living, this city has long been an attractive place to live for IMGs, UK trainees, families and young professionals. The Trust is located in the North East of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is one of the best value regions for housing and offers an excellent standard of living with accomplished schools and Universities.
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ROLE:
Non-EEA:
- MRCPsych
- Consultant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
- Specialist Certification in Psychiatry
- Consultant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
- Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
- Within 6 - 12 months from CESR
Opportunity for experienced Child & Adolescent specialist psychiatrists to join the NHS in one of the largest NHS healthcare Trusts in the UK. Rated outstanding by the CQC and winner of the prestigious HSJ Award for Provider of the Year - this is a fantastic NHS Trust to grow your career. Applications are open to experienced consultant psychiatrists in Community Child Psychiatry, including overseas IMG applicants. CESR is supported.
Working in a CQC ‘Outstanding’ rated Mental Health and Learning Disability Trust, you will make a difference in changing people’s lives across the North East of England.
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?This NHS Trust provide a diverse range of specialist and generic health care services to both children and adults, their families and carers and we have a number of regional and national specialist services to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. As an organisation they are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects both the local community and IMG community of psychiatrists. They are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
You will work with a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, receive superb training and development opportunities with excellent staff benefits.
You will receive:
- A flexible approach to job planning to ensure work-life balance.
- Dedicated and protected SPA time.
- Excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and study leave arrangements.
- Relocation package available
- Focus on staff health and wellbeing
- A Global Digital Exemplar for Mental Health.
WHAT IS THE COMMUNITY OLD AGE PSYCHIATRY TEAM LIKE?
The Children and Young People’s Service provides a single service to all children and young people aged 0-18 years living in the city, and surrounding area, who present with mental health difficulties. This includes children and young people who may be living in difficult and challenging circumstances.
Services for children and young people with a learning disability are provided through collaboration between the Children and Young People’s Services and Community Learning Disability Team.
Services for children and young people experiencing psychosis are provided through collaboration between Children and Young People’s Services and the Early Intervention in Psychosis Team.
The service is also able to provide:
- Assessment, diagnosis and intervention on a range of mental health issues.
- Intensive response and home-based treatment for those children and young people whose mental health is causing significant concern.
- An intensive Eating Disorder Service to support children and young people on the eating disorder pathway who are at risk of an inpatient admission.
- A comprehensive transition support package to those young people who are approaching their 18th birthday and may need continuing support as adults.
- Training, consultation, support and advice to front line staff working in targeted services for children.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE AREA?
With beautiful countryside and coastline just minutes away, plenty of stunningly restored and regenerated architectural gems, museums, art galleries, shops, sports venues, and restaurants to enjoy, it is no wonder that this North East City is seen as a very desirable city to move to.
The Trust is located in the North East of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is one of the best value regions for housing and offers an excellent standard of living with accomplished schools and Universities.
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ROLE:
Non-EEA:
- MRCPsych
- Consultant Experience in General Adult or Liaison Psychiatry
- Specialist certification in psychiatry
- Consultant Experience in General Adult or Liaison Psychiatry
- Experience in General Adult or Liaison Psychiatry
- Within 6 - 12 months from CESR
Opportunity for experienced specialist psychiatrists to join the NHS as a Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist in one of the largest NHS healthcare Trusts in the UK. Rated outstanding by the CQC and winner of the prestigious HSJ Award for Provider of the Year - this is a fantastic NHS Trust to grow your career. Applications are open to experienced consultant psychiatrists in General Adult or Liaison Psychiatry, including overseas IMG applicants. CESR is supported.
Working in a CQC ‘Outstanding’ rated Mental Health and Learning Disability Trust, you will make a difference in changing people’s lives across the North East of England.
This is a full time post to provide senior medical input into the Old Age Community Treatment Team and will be based at the Centre for Health of the Elderly, Campus for Aging and Vitality. It will be supported by community services which include a Day Hospital, Older Adult Crisis Team and Behavioural Support Service. There are excellent links to the local University, with opportunities for teaching and research. This is an exciting time to be working in this Old Age community service, with major investment in buildings and infrastructure planned for the Campus for Ageing and Vitality.
This NHS Trust provide a diverse range of specialist and generic health care services to both children and adults, their families and carers and we have a number of regional and national specialist services to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. As an organisation they are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects both the local community and IMG community of psychiatrists. They are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
You will work with a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, receive superb training and development opportunities with excellent staff benefits.
You will receive:
- A flexible approach to job planning to ensure work-life balance.
- Dedicated and protected SPA time.
- Excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and study leave arrangements.
- Relocation package available
- Focus on staff health and wellbeing
- A Global Digital Exemplar for Mental Health.
WHAT IS THE COMMUNITY OLD AGE PSYCHIATRY TEAM LIKE?
The Older People’s Community service is delivered through three Community Treatment Teams (CTT). The CTTs comprise multi-professional teams including: Doctors, Nurses, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and Support Workers. The CTTs provide a service to people with both functional and/or organic disorders, and are able to work flexibly across geographical boundaries in response to workload pressures. The CTT is supported by the Memory Assessment and Management Service (MAMS). MAMS provides assessment for early cognitive impairment and/or complex cognitive problems associated with other conditions. It operates across the city & region, providing outpatient and home based assessment and treatment services. Additionally, there is a Young Onset Dementia Team which provides specialist follow up for people living with dementia aged under 65.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE AREA?
The Trust is located in the North East of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is one of the best value regions for housing and offers an excellent standard of living with accomplished schools and Universities.
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ROLE:
Non-EEA:
- MRCPsych
- Consultant Experience in General Adult or Liaison Psychiatry
- Specialist certification in psychiatry
- Consultant Experience in General Adult or Liaison Psychiatry
- Experience in General Adult or Liaison Psychiatry
- Within 6 - 12 months from CESR
Working in a CQC ‘Outstanding’ rated Mental Health and Learning Disability Trust, you will make a difference in changing people’s lives across the North East of England.
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?
This NHS Trust provide a diverse range of specialist and generic health care services to both children and adults, their families and carers. As an organisation they are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects both the local community and IMG community of psychiatrists. They are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. The trust employs over 7,000 staff and serves a population of approximately 1.7 million providing services across an area totalling 4,670 square miles from over 60 sites across the north and north east of England. The Trust has a budget of more than £350 million a year.
You will receive:
- A flexible approach to job planning to ensure work-life balance.
- Dedicated and protected SPA time.
- Excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and study leave arrangements.
- Generous Relocation package available
- Focus on staff health and wellbeing
- A Global Digital Exemplar for Mental Health.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT LIKE?
The Community Mental Health Team provides an assessment and treatment service for people who are experiencing difficulty with their mental health based on episodic model of care. The CMHT works closely with local Crisis Team, Liaison service and Inpatient services to ensure safe and timely transitions when required. The Community Mental Health Team provides a service for men and women over the age of 18 years who require a period of assessment and treatment.
Patients are generally care coordinated by the wider team but the post holder can expect to be the Lead Professional in caring for some of these patients. Work allocation is divided between the consultants according to the patient’s GP practice, however fairness and equity of caseload is always ensured. The team receives around 25 referrals a week. Each Specialist would be expected to attend one SPA (single point of access) meeting and one PAM (post assessment meeting) on one day per week.
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. There is a dedicated Medical Education and Development department, running a regional journal club programme and organising a successful rolling programme of updates and innovations. The quality of these attract national participants. The Trust encourages medical staff to access online CPD offered by the College and the British Association for Psychopharmacology.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE NORTH EAST?
The Trust is located in the North East of England which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities including Newcastle, Sunderland and Middlesborough which are supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is one of the best value regions for housing and offers an excellent standard of living with accomplished schools and Universities.
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ROLE:
Non-EEA:
- MRCPsych or PLAB
- Consultant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
- Specialist certification in psychiatry
- Consultant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
- 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.
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?
The trust has three main acute sites and is one of the most successful teaching NHS Trusts in the country. They have one of the highest number of specialist services of hospitals in the UK and with around 14,000 staff, the hospitals are one of the region’s major employers. They have a long-standing reputation for high quality clinical care with our staff’s commitment to excellence reflected in our consistent performance at the highest level. They are committed to being an “employer of choice” offering their staff superb benefits, looking after their wellbeing, and providing access to high-quality education, training, career progression and support which enables them to provide “healthcare at its best – with people at our heart”. The Trust's CQC report consistently scores highly and currently scores 'Outstanding;.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & JOB PLAN LIKE?
The Oncology department is experienced, vast and technologically advanced. With three main sites where oncological care can be provided there is a variety of environments you can work in.
They are looking to build the team and flex to the skillsets of new colleagues. There will be 8.5PAs for DCC including on call (1 in 22). The job plan will depend on the speciality/ specialities of interest but will include outpatient clinics, chemotherapy planning, radiotherapy planning (in the case of clinical oncology colleagues). We would like colleagues to be involved in one peripheral practice either in the east or west of the region. Time will be allocated for MDT attendance.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE NORTH EAST OF ENGLAND?
The city is a regional capital for a population of c2.5 million people across North East England. A great city, once in the forefront of 19th century industrial innovation and now at the forefront of technical innovation, leisure and culture, it has a deserved reputation for being one of the friendliest and liveliest cities in Europe. In recent years it has been transformed into one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the country. With 2,000 years of fascinating history, the city has fabulous classical Georgian architecture in sweeping streets, wonderful restaurants and cafes, traditional pubs and contemporary bars, along with live music and theatre. National surveys often suggest that people in the north east enjoy a better quality of life than anywhere else in England. The region has beautiful countryside, friendly people and a low cost of living. Accommodation varies from central city and riverside, through suburban to the urban periphery, stretching into the neighbouring counties. The city is accessible by the East Coast Mainline rail service, with regular services through to London. In addition the Metro light-rail service connects to stations throughout the county and the A1(M) runs close by, with links to the national motorway network.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE:
- MRCP UK for Medical Oncologists
- FRCR for Clinical Oncologists
- Specialist Registration or CESR in process
- Experience as a consultant oncologist
- Open to preference on cancer sites
Job requirements:
MRCP / FRCR or Specialist Registration in Medical / Clinical Oncology
IELTS / OET
Extensive experience as a an oncologist
Experience with upper GI, lower GI and breast cancer sites preferable
Length of contract:
12 month fixed term (extendable until CESR)
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
Consultant or Associate Specialist
Specialty:
Medical or Clinical Oncology
Interests in Breast Cancer, Upper and Lower GI cancers
An excellent opportunity for a consultant histopathologist to join a large integrated care provider in North East England. The trust is high performing with a strong track record of supporting new appointees with career development.
Applications are welcomed from international candidates.
Trust overview:
The Trust is based on two acute sites with most acute medical services and specialties duplicated on each site.
Service overview:
The service is looking to appoint an experienced Consultant Histopathologist who will further develop the services.
The main department is located in a purpose built laboratory. The directorate provides Pathology services to the Trust and also to the general practitioners in the local area.
Local area:
You can be in the countryside in less than ten minutes from all major towns and cities in the area, with some of the most stunning scenery and outdoor space in the country.
There is a strong sporting and cultural heritage in the north east, so no matter what your interests are, there is something here for you to explore. For families, you will have access to fantastic school and academic institutions as well as very affordable properties.
The region is also known to be friendly, relaxed and welcoming.
Requirements for the post:
UK based applicants:
- Hold CCT, or within 6 months of completing CESR
- Specialist diploma in histopathology
- FRCPath
- Consultant experience in histopathology