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.

An exciting opportunity for a Gastroenterology Consultant that is well-motivated to join a team that is part of one of the top performing NHS Trusts in the UK. The NHS Trust is also one of the largest acute trusts, and has been rated "Good" overall by the CQC. The NHS Trusts staff are all proud to deliver excellent care to patients. This is a chance to join a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, that is committed to improving patient care.

This is a great opportunity for overseas Gastroenterology Consultant who want to establish themselves in the NHS, and grow their consultant career. The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.

WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST / HEALTH BOARD LIKE? 

The NHS Foundation Trust is the newly merged Trust comprising of two major trusts. With this, it brought together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff, the new Trust delivers over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites serving a core population of more than 500,000 people. With services from the neonatal intensive care unit to care of the elderly, the NHS Trust provide care to the people of their respective towns from the very beginning of life to its later stages.

The NHS Trusts' staff are the lifeblood of their Trust. They provide general diagnostic, medical and surgical services to the populations of their respective areas. These services are delivered from two of their sites, with some services delivered in community settings at a community hospital. They also provide specialist services such as children's services, cardiac and cancer services, and other smaller specialist services that are nationally commissioned, to a wider population through the south west and beyond.

Joining together as one provides them with an exciting and unique opportunity to take everything that’s good about Weston and University Hospitals Bristol, to create something even better, which is seen as a beacon for outstanding education, research and innovation.

WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?

The Gastroenterology is a team of forward-thinking and well-motivated consultants with special interests in respiratory medicine, cardiology, gastroenterology, diabetes and endocrinology, and care of the elderly. The gastroenterology department consists of 2 consultants. Whilst this post is not an approved training post it is recognised by the Royal College of Physicians of London for the MRCP (UK) examinations. There is a firm commitment to continuing professional development and the opportunity to participate in specialist clinics and procedure lists. On site the department has an Academy which provides up-to-date IT facilities and library services.

The post requires independent upper and lower endoscopy, outpatient clinics, and an inpatient responsibility for the gastroenterology ward on a 1:3 rotational basis. The post includes a commitment to the emergency endoscopy rota plus GIM on call rota. 

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?

For those overseas candidates wishing to complete CESR, this is a great opportunity. You will benefit from an established CESR programme, education and training department. 
This post will have 10 programmed activities (PA). There will be an option to negotiate an increase to up to a maximum 12 PAs subsequent to appointment, to support additional activities such as research, educational supervision, or sub-specialist clinical work.

The structure of the post includes: 8.5 PAs for direct clinical care; this includes one PA for predictable on-call clinical work associated with general medical on call work.

• As part of the ongoing integration with Weston General hospital, this post is anticipated to also include future session/s (up to 2PA) at Weston General Hospital, in the specialty of the successful candidate, alongside current Respiratory colleagues at UHBW. This is subject to the integration process and job planning.
• 1.5 PAs for supporting professional activities (including CPD, appraisal, teaching, supervision, audit, research and non-clinical management).
• Up to 1 additional SPA session is available by agreement with the Chair of Division for consultants undertaking additional approved SPA activity (e.g. additional responsibilities in training, teaching, research, management or clinical governance).
• If a less-than-full-time work pattern is agreed, these commitments will be reduced pro-rata. In association with this post, 1 SPA session is available for work on the Weston merger: this could be undertaken by the appointee (in which case DCC PAs would reduce to 7.5), or by another consultant within the Division, depending on the interests of the appointee

The University of Bristol offers an exciting academic environment with centres of excellence in all of its faculties. It also has an ambitious programme for expansion and a well-established major “campaign for resources” to facilitate future developments. The University is in the city centre and the Medical School and basic science departments are within walking distance of UHBristol & Weston.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:

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

Non-EEA Candidates:

• Experience of working in Gastroenterology
• MRCP

UK based applicants

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

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Acute Medicine Consultant to join an NHS Trust in the South West of England. The post if suitable for overseas doctors, including candidates who are pursuing CESR. Specialists in Acute 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 and Consultants are welcomed. 

WHAT IS THIS UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE? 
The Trust is performing at a good level across their services and continuously provide huge opportunities and benefits to the way they deliver patient care. The Trust focuses on delivering excellent general hospital services. They provide service to approximately a population of 750,000 with the help of more than 9,000 staff members.

The hospitals have approximately 1100 beds in total, and provide a broad range of services including General Medicine, General Surgery, Neurology, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology and Dermatology, as well as Gynaecology and Paediatrics.

The Trust achieved foundation status in 2005 and in October 2020, they created a new organisation by merging two of their hospitals with the goal to implement the establishment of emergency (RBH) and planned care sites (PGH).


WHAT IS THE ACUTE MEDICINE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE? 
The Team consists of Patient Support Workers, HCAs, Staff Nurses, a team of Deputy Sisters, two experienced Ward Sisters and four Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) that are enthusiastic, hard working and always working closely together.

The Team has approximately 20 patients per ward round. The current rota is annualised with an eight week rolling pattern. There are two Acute Physicians running the AMU and acute take 0800-2030 with SDEC Consultant cover 0900-1700daily during the week. The weekend frequency is currently 1 in 8. SPA is organised flexibly. The AMU at Poole Hospital is a 30 bedded assessment and short stay unit for general medical and acute medical patients. It receives approximately 8000-9000 patients per year.

The post holder will lead and run the AEC Clinic, alongside the ANPs, during their allocated clinical sessions. The post holder will provide teaching and training to junior doctors, nurse practitioners and allied professions within acute medicine. The post holder will be working at both sites and will have access to a fully-equipped Consultant’s office which includes all the required information technology.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE SOUTH WEST OF ENGLAND FOR ACUTE MEDICINE CONSULTANTS? 
The South West is a great place to live and work, with 7 miles of Blue Flag beaches, miles of coastline and the New Forest on its doorstep. It is excellent for families, and great countryside in which to enjoy sailing, water sports, walking and cycling.

The area is renowned as being one of the premier resorts in the country for coastal living due to its miles of unspoilt beaches, many recreational and leisure facilities offered by the surrounding countryside areas including the New Forest National Park.

Working as an Acute Medicine Consultant in the South West brings a range of exciting prospects. You will have the opportunity to work in one of the best health trusts in the UK, who will offer you the opportunity to constantly grow your medical and scientific knowledge and skills. In the South West of the UK you will have the opportunity to work in a wide range of settings, and as you progress through your career, you will have more opportunity to shape the way you work; you can develop research, work part time or full time and can combine your career with a wide range of other interests.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
With an extremely active education/teaching programme supported by the consultant team, there is opportunity to work towards and complete CESR, get involved in active research and many aspects of CPD. Participation in research and educational activities will be encouraged.

• 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

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:

• Experience of working in General and Acute Medicine
• Board Certified Specialist

Non-EEA Candidates:

• MRCP
• Experience of working in General and Acute Medicine

UK based applicants

• Experience of working in General and Acute Medicine
• Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT

A large South-Western Trust are looking for a full-time, permanent Medical Oncology Consultant specialising in Breast, Lung and Acute Oncology. The trust is considering either UK or Overseas trained doctors in other specialties. The trust will support with CESR.  

This is a high performing and supportive department for overseas doctors new to the NHS, or UK-based doctors looking to further careers in the UK.

THE NHS TRUST:

The Trust was formed in April 2003. It consists of several hospitals across the South-West. 

The Trust has around 6000 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, health visitors, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff all working to deliver the best healthcare to its patients.  

The Trust aims to become one of the safest healthcare systems in the country. The Trust states its mission to be to deliver safe and compassionate care, every time.  

THE ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT AND TEAM:  

The Acute Oncology team is a successful proactive team within the Trust in which all patients entering the trust with a cancer related issue or a cancer treatment related issue are seen and reviewed within 24hrs. The specialty of acute oncology lies at the heart of cancer care. It links admitting acute, general specialty teams with palliative care, radiology, histopathology, nursing, and social care. By doing so, it drives forward care that is finely tuned to patient need, ensuring that appropriate management takes place in the right setting. The Trust was the first DGH to implement a successful 7 day service nationally.  

Day to day inpatient care remains with the admitting teams, but the acute oncology team aims to provide input to all oncology patients where this is required. Daily consultant ward rounds take place Monday to Friday, to review newly admitted patients with cancer-related problems. An average ward round consists of 10-12 patients. There is a nurse-delivered acute oncology service at weekends. Out of hours oncology cover is provided.

Clinic work is shared between 11 visiting consultants and a part-time associate specialist. Registrars attend some clinics.  

We have an active research department supported by a team of Research Nurses and Clinical Trials Practitioners who work across Trust Hospitals. The recruitment of patients into clinical trials is considered to be an essential part of this post. The department supports NIHR adopted studies both academic and commercial. You will collaborate with Research & Innovation department to enhance the oncology research portfolio.  

CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES:  

The Trust provides fantastic career development opportunities. The Trust also has a well-established oncology research department, providing the opportunity for the post holder to run and develop clinical trials. 

As a member of the Oncology department there will be a commitment to participate fully in Trust wide approaches to the delivery of cancer care.  This includes attendance at governance meetings, multi-disciplinary team meetings and the practice of cross-referral with other site specialists. All  Oncologists are encouraged and supported to take leadership roles within the department, at an appropriate point in their consultant development, in audit, governance, tumour-site specific groups, research and education. 

LIFE IN SOUTH WEST ENGLAND:

South-West England is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK. Stretching from the outskirts of London to the Midlands, the county offers a unique mix of bustling towns alongside the rolling Chiltern Hills and the River Thames. Country walks run between picturesque villages whilst the superb travel links give quick and easy access to the cities of London, Oxford, Milton Keynes and Birmingham.  

Access to London, the Midlands and airports is very easy via the M40, M4 or M25 motorways. You can be in central London in under an hour. Additionally, the area is well-connected by air – Heathrow Airport is only 20 miles away from High Wycombe.  

Schools in the South-West offer high quality education, preparing pupils for adult life. Our schools are amongst the best in the country, consistently performing above the national average.  Admission to grammar school is selective and based on results of the eleven-plus exam. In addition, the South-West is well-served by many independent schools for children from the ages of five to 18.  

AM I ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?

To be eligible for this vacancy you will need the following:  

EEA Candidates:  

• Recognised European Medical Degree or Specialist Qualification in Medical Oncology 

• IELTS or OET  

• Experience or interest in Breast, Lung and Acute Oncology 

Non-EEA Candidates:  

• MRCP Qualification 

• IELTS or OET 

• Experience or interest in Breast, Lung and Acute Oncology 

UK-Based Candidates:  

• Experience or interest in Breast, Lung and Acute Oncology 

• Experience at Consultant Grade  

This is a great opportunity for any experienced Medical Oncologist working towards CESR in the UK. 

IMG Connect are recruiting for experienced microbiologists to join two friendly departments in the South West of England for registrar or senior middle grade posts. These roles are perfect for ambitious microbiologists looking to develop their career in the UK, or those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and fancy life in the peaceful and beautiful South West of England. 

Grade:
The post is being interviewed for a middle grade post with specialty doctor or specialist grade posts available to senior candidates with the highly desirable qualificaitons such as FRCPath Microbiology. The department can be flexible with the right candidate. 

Job requirements:

• PLAB or FRCPath Microbiology
• GMC registration via MTI
• NHS experience is desirable
• IELTS or OET
• Extensive experience in microbiology, at least four years post graduation

Length of contract:

• 12-month fixed term (subject to be renewed) or permanent (substantive)

Benefits:

• Beautiful location in the South West England
• Friendly, experienced department with personalised support form department leads
• Attractive salary and relocation package for international candidates
• Training and development opportunities for all grades
• CESR support for those eligible for senior posts i.e. specialty doctor or specialist grade
• 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

We are looking for experienced internal medicine consultants and middle grades doctors for acute medicine positions in the South West of England. This is a large hospital dealing with complex and varied patients in internal and emergency medicine. 

MRCP qualified candidates with good experience in acute and internal medicine, nephrology, ICU and respiratory medicine will be helped through CESR to help specialist registration applications. 

Grade:
Consultant or Specialty Doctor depending on experience

Specialty & Special Interests:
General Internal Medicine / Acute Medicine / Internal medicine sub-specialties of respiratory, diabetes & endocrinology, nephrology and ICU

Job requirements:

• MRPC UK or equivalent
• IELTS or OET
• Extensive experience in Internal Medicine specialties
• At least two-years consultant level experience

Length of contract:

• 12 month fixed-term (subject to be renewed) or permanent

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

Exciting opportunities for UK CCT qualified consultants, or non-UK trained consultants with or preparing for CESR. This is a specialist Paediatric & Perinatal Consultant Histopathologist role with a high performing, friendly and well managed NHS Trust. 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?

Flexible working is available to accommodate requests, family time and a health work / life balance. The work will be entirely specialised and focused on paediatrics and perinatal and will afford you the opportunity to grow the service around you and your consultant colleague.

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. 
 

Applications welcome for UK based or overseas radiologists for a Locum Consultant Breast Radiologist, working towards a substantive appointment.

The role offered is 10 sessions full time, 9 clinical (DCC) session and one supporting (SPA) session. There is no on-call commitment and the successful applicant would join a team of 4 consultant breast radiologists and a consultant breast radiographer delivering a symptomatic and screening radiology service.

The unit is modern and energetic, purpose built and well organised. The main role would be to work in symptomatic one-stop clinics, breast assessment clinics, to film read for the NHS Breast Screening Programme (must have a proven track record of doing this), localisation, MDT presentation, with the option to assist in reading Breast MRI studies.

The hospital are an active teaching department with radiology registrars frequently moving through the department, and advanced practitioners training.

Empathy and sensitivity, good communication skills, team-working and a cheerful and positive ethos is required, in addition to the following:

• FRCR or equivalent
• IELTS or OET
• extensive experience in breast radiology
• UK experience would be desirable but not essential

This is a great opportunity for IMGs practicing in the UK who are looking to work towards their CESR and Specialist Registration in Radiology, or UK based consultants looking for a change to their current working set up.

Applications from UK based acute consultants, or overseas consultants not on the specialist register are invited for the appointment of a consultant for acute medicine at this Teaching Hospital Trust in the South West of England.

This post is an exciting opportunity to join a team of 6 dedicated acute medical consultants with specialist interests in both nephrology and diabetes / endocrinology and a full complement of junior medical staff and advanced clinical practitioners.

They are supported by a variety of specialists with an interest in acute medicine and are one of the biggest ambulatory care centres in the south west with specialist frailty and ambulatory medicine pathways to instigate urgent investigation and treatment of patients and avoid the need for a hospital admission.

The acute medicine ward boasts 51 beds with a 10 bed dedicated high observation areas.

Requirements for his position include:

• MRCP UK or equivalent
• IELTS or OET desirable
• Extensive experience in general internal medicine essential
• Experience in acute medicine, ICU, CC or similar desirable
• Previous consultant experience essential

The trust will fully support overseas candidates looking to attain CESR in the UK to apply for specialist registration, and relocation expenses and 3 months accommodation fees will further help support overseas candidates.

This is a great opportunity for IMGs practicing in the UK who are looking to work towards their CESR and Specialist Registration in Radiology, or UK based consultants looking for a change to their current working set up.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Stroke Consultant to join one of the top performing trusts in the UK. Rated as "outstanding" by the CQC, this university hospital is seeking to appoint a Consultant Physician in Stroke Medicine.

Department and Trust overview:

This is a fixed term post joining an established and growing team. The post will involve responsibility for stroke prevention, hyper-acute and acute stroke care, including proactive in-reach, stroke rehabilitation and a commitment to the General Medicine on call rota.

The Stroke Team are part of the Medicine for the Elderly Department, but suitably qualified applicants from any parent speciality are encouraged to apply.

The department provides a full range of services to a population of approx 400,000. 

The stroke service admits approximately 500 patients per year, and sees about 800 patients per year in the fast track TIA clinic. Hyper-acute and acute stroke is managed in the Bristol Royal Infirmary on the current 26 bedded acute stroke unit (ASU) which includes 10 hyper-acute beds. Patients requiring longer inpatient rehabilitation are cared for in the 16 bedded dedicated stroke rehabilitation unit. 

Requirements for the role:

UK candidates: 

• Consultant experience in Stroke Medicine
• Within 6 months of CCT or CESR

EEA candidates: 

• Specialisation in Stroke Medicine 

Non-EEA candidates: 

• MRCP 
• Consultant experience in Stroke Medicine