An opportunity for a Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist to join an established community older adults team, as part of the Memory and Later Life Services. This is a replacement post due to the retirement of a full-time Consultant. CESR, Section 12 and AC training and development are supported in this NHS post.

Based in one of the trust main hospitals, this full time old age psychiatry job would be part of the community services which are organised into two teams. Each of these teams delivers: Memory clinic function (all ages); Hospital liaison; and CMHT functions for patients with dementia (all ages) and people who have functional disorders with age related needs and/or frailty issues.

This is a really exciting opportunity to work with patients and their families as part of a passionate multidisciplinary team and a very supportive NHS Trust. Overseas applications are welcomed and the trust has in place numerous support measures to make all new recruits career change a success.

Experienced Specialty Doctors or Associate Specialists will also be considered for the role, a good level of experience in Old Age Psychiatry would be essential.

WHAT IS THE TRUST LIKE?
In this NHS Trust they are proud of their traditions around research, education and development of the Medical Workforce. They have within their Medical workforce, the RCPsych CESR Evaluator of the year, the RCPsych NW Trainer of the Year and the RCPsych Researcher of the Year!

They have an extremely active education/teaching programme which our Consultants enjoy supporting.

The Trust specialises in secure, inpatient and community mental health services and covers the whole of the county, employing around 7,500 members of staff across more than 420 sites, working with a multitude of partners to provide health & wellbeing services. The Trust’s vision is to provide high quality care, in the right place, at the right time, every time.

WHAT IS THE THE OLD AGE PSYCHIATRY TEAM LIKE?
As a consultant in the Community Mental Health Team for Older Adult Psychiatry, you would be joining an enthusiastic supportive team of Consultant Old Age Psychiatrists covering the 3 clusters that provide specialist assessment and care for Older Adults with moderate to severe mental illness. The total team case load at present is around 700 (none on CTOs). Consultants do not regularly carry their own case load as each patient has a care co-ordinator in the CMHT.

You will work with a large number of partners and stakeholders both in mental health services, universal services and specialist mental health practitioners and health visitors.
For community clinic work adequate time, at least one hour, is allocated for the assessment of a new patient, or typically half an hour for a follow-up appointment. Current medical staff will tend to see 3 or 4 patients in a typical clinic (1PA) as a mixture of new and followup.

In the past few years the older adult CMHTs have started to work through ‘virtual clinics’. This model is to manage the increasing demand of new referrals with suspected dementia. These referrals are seen initially by a nurse who conducts an enhanced assessment including a cognitive evaluation. Neuroimaging is then typically carried out prior to the ‘virtual clinic’. In these clinics a psychiatrist will meet with the nurses and discuss the assessments carried out in order to try to reach a diagnosis and management plan, which is followed through by the nurse. This way of working has improved doctor time efficiency by 300% and allowed nearly 75% of new dementia referrals to be diagnosed this way.

The Trust is responsible for community and mental health services. Having specialists such as neurologists, neurophysiologists, speech and language therapists, physicians and many others within the same Trust has made for a much more collaborative way of working, breaking down barriers that sometimes exist when these services are within differing NHS Trusts.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION OF LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA?
The NHS Trust operates in an area that includes the Lake District National Park with World Heritage Centre status. It provides opportunities for living in beautiful places and accessing a wide range of outdoor pursuits.

State and private schools have excellent reputations with a number of secondary and primary schools having outstanding Ofsted reports, being ranked as some of the highest in the country. Housing is affordable with many areas being significantly more competitive than the rest of the UK.

The region offers a county of contrasting landscapes, with wide, open spaces, diverse heritage and plentiful food and drink, covering 3,075 km2 of England’s North West. There is something for everyone, with countryside, canals, coast and towns. Enjoy stunning views, quiet lanes, rare wildlife and our famous Lancashire coastline.
There is the unique, wildlife rich bays in the north to the flat and fertile coastal plain around the estuaries. Parts of the area have been voted as the best places to live in the UK by Channel 4 show Best Place to Live in the UK.

While most people might think Manchester, London and Leeds would be the ideal spots for people to settle down - this area perhaps beats them all, certainly according to a new study!

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT LCSFT?
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.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:

• Experience of working in Old Age Psychiatry

• Board Certified Specialist in Psychiatry

Non-EEA Candidates:

• MRCPsych

• Experience of working in Old Age Psychiatry

UK based applicants

• Experience of working in Old Age Psychiatry

• Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT

Apply for a Full Time Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Speciality Doctor to join an established NHS team working in a generic community CAMHS setting. This is a great opportunity for experienced child & adolescent psychiatrist who is looking for a job within a service where they can establish themselves in the NHS, and grow their career towards being a consultant. CESR is supported. 

This is also a very exciting time to be joining the trust following a recent achievement of outstanding with their CQC rating and being one of just five mental health and learning disabilities NHS trusts in England to hold an outstanding rating.

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

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

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

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The Trust covers a mixed rural and urban area, including large and smaller towns. The area has excellent connections to London and the rest of the country. There are three major roads going North-South (the M1, the A1 and the A10). In addition the M25 passes through. Train services are also excellent with the journey time to London from some towns is less than 20 - 30 minutes.

Education is of a high standard. Currently more than 160,000 children are educated in the county’s network of 566 schools made up of 17 nursery schools, 426 primary schools, 9 middle schools, 78 secondary schools, 27 Special Schools and 8 Education Support Centres. Exam results and SATs continue to be above the national average and the ration of pupils to teachers is among the best in the shire counties. There is also a wide range of public/private schools to choose from.

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

If you are a new consultant you will receive mentoring and support from medical leads as well as access to a large peer group of enthusiastic and high-caliber Consultants.

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

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates: 

• Experience in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Non-EEA Candidates: 

• MRCPsych
• Experience in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

UK based applicants 

• Experience in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This high performing NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit enthusiastic consultant oncologists with either FRCR, MRCP or equivalent training and qualifications to deliver an integrated oncology practice across the North East of England. There are opportunities to work in a city based hospital or another large, general hospital located more ruraly. In addition to the clinical foundations of the role, they can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit. Candidates for the post must be registered medical practitioners and on, or eligible to join, the Specialist Register within six months of the date of the Appointments Committee. Those with CESR aspirations can be considered though some preparatory work for the CESR application is expected prior to arrival 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

Medical & Clinical Oncology consultants looking to start or continue their careers in the NHS are invited to join excellent, large specialised hospital Trust on the South Coast of England. CESR candidates either completed or in process are invited to apply whilst candidates on the specialist will be warmly received of course. The Specialist Oncology Centre is based onsite and provides Cancer services to the local population in addition to parts of Sussex (Chichester) and the Isle of Wight. It is a friendly and integrated Centre, with enhanced treatment and facilities, nursing and pharmacy roles and encourages research and innovation.

They are looking to appoint both a clinical and medical oncologist and they can offer either permanent consultant roles or locum consultant roles with support for CESR depending on whether you are recognised as a specialist in the UK already. Additionally, these roles can cater for your cancer site interests amongst their most needed areas that include breast, brain tumour, colon, lung, head and neck and CNS.

The area combines the advantages of city life with rural villages and seaside towns, whilst the city centre itself is a thriving naval city, steeped in history, on the beautiful South Coast. It is ninety minutes from central London and has good transport links by ferry and airplane into Europe. Water sports facilities are excellent with access to the channel and sandy beaches are within easy reach. Inland is the spectacular and relatively unspoilt countryside of rural Hampshire, and the South Downs National Park.

Job requirements:

FRCR or equivalent for clinical oncologists
MRCP or equivalent for medical oncologists 
CCT or Specialist Registration eligibility 
IELTS/ OET
Extensive experience as an oncologist with interests in either of CNS, breast, brain tumour, colorectal, lung, head & neck and CNS.

Length of contract:
Either permanent or 24-month fixed term (subject to be renewed)

Benefits:
This centre is a great hospital to work in, below are some of several key benefits to working at at this Centre.

• Attractive salary and relocation package 
• Training and development opportunities within your areas of preference
• Th centre acts as one the major cancer hubs on the South Coast of England and has established, high performing services
• CESR support for those eligible and requiring it
• 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
• New service for  SABR for primary lung cancer and oligometastatic disease will be up and running in the early part of 2021.
• established brachytherapy program for both prostate cancer and gynaecological treatments, and laparoscopic and robotic surgery programmes are well developed. Both urology and gynaecology teams are a research active with a broad portfolio of clinical studies and strong track record of recruitment to clinical trials

Any Oncology Specialists with interest in breast, brain tumour, colon, lung, head and neck and CNS cancers are strongly invited to apply. CESR will be supported where needed and the trust will nurture your career and professional development goals.

 

Well regarded NHS Foundation Trust are looking consultant oncologists to join the experienced Oncology department in the North East of England. 

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

Grade:
Consultant or Associate Specialist

Specialty:
Medical or Clinical Oncology
Interests in Breast Cancer, Upper and Lower GI cancers

Application for Consultant Haematopathologist open for any specialist with significant experience, whether on the specialist register for histopathology or not. This is a permanent or substantive opportunity for Consultant Pathologists to join one of the leading NHS Trusts in the UK. Applicants not yet on the specialist register via CESR can be considered for locum consultant roles if holding significant experience in haematopathology. The post holder will support the provision of a comprehensive, high quality diagnostic Haematopathology service as part of the Specialist Integrated Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SIHMDS) within the Trust, and for other Trusts which the SIHMDS undertakes service provision. For further information on SIHMDS and access to their user guide please contact the IMG Connect team today. It is also envisaged that the post holder will provide diagnostic haematopahtology including; flow cytometry, bone marrow aspirate, blood film, trephine and lymph node / extranodal histopathology reporting and be part of the laboratory / diagnostic MDT and Haematological Oncology MDM. 

WHAT IS TRUST AND THE HOSPITAL LIKE?

The Trust is one of the UK's leading healthcare provider and the largest Trust in the NHS. The Trust is formed of several large hospitals with this position being based in the central location, a 800+ bedded hospital. The hospital is high scoring and scored 'Good' on their most recent CQC report which can be provided on request. The hospital provides a full range of emergency and local services, including one of the largest children's hospitals in the UK, and one of London's busiest Accident & Emergency Departments.

WHAT ARE THE HISTOPATHOLOGY & HAEMATOPATHOLGY DEPARTMENTS & TEAMS LIKE?

The hospital is high performing and with prestigious histopathology and haematopathology departments alike. The Department of Cellular Pathology reports an average of between 60,000 to 70,000 cases per annum with haematopathology making up a smaller part of this, and the department is AKAS accredited. Upon request the Cellular Pathology Manual for the Trust can be provided, giving a full overview of their standards of practice and methodology.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN LONDON & LONDON?

London is a buzzing metropolis and one of the urban centers of Europe, with London offering an incredibly diverse collection of mini-towns all in one large city. The hospitals associated with this trust are all mainly based in Central and East London. Central London's nightlife, art and cultural scene is fantastic, with endless things to do in a friendly, diverse and welcoming environment. Central London is not largely residential and it would be likely you would seek to locate yourself in East or North London, the 'cooler' parts of London. Both areas of London are full of parks, reservoirs, canals, wildlife, sports centres and have strong grass roots sports community for adults and children. Both North and East London are often regarded the more popular part of London for many whilst also host to much of the more affordable housing. Schools are numerous and range from excellent state schools to high performing private or 'public' schools. You can find the OFSTED reports for schools in the are via their website here: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/.

With London being the jobs centre of the UK there will be ample job opportunities for spouses relocating with their partners. If you are unsure about your spouses job opportunities do feel free to speak with your IMG Connect consultant to discuss their case. 

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?

Consultants who are not on the specialist register will be helped where possible to complete their CESR. Otherwise there is ample space to learn, grow and help the trust and department's development into areas such as digital pathology, teaching, research, clinical audit and helping develop other trust initiatives such SIHMDS.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?

If you are an experienced haematopathologist you will likely be eligible for consideration in one way or another. Requirements for candidates outside the UK typically include:

• Completion of an EEA Specialty Training programme
• FRCPath
• PLAB 
• IELTS or OET 
• Extensive experience in haematopathology

UK based consultants with CCT or experienced overseas histopathologists with completed or part-completed CESR can be considered for these fantastic opportunities working with one of the UK\'s fastest growing NHS pathology services. Those with CCT will have opportunities in leadership should this be desired whilst those pursuing CESR can be supported through the process whilst developing their areas of special interest in line with service needs.

All positions are offered on a 10PA, forty hours per week contract, and consultants with special interest in gynecology, upper and lower GI, dermatopathology, urology, breast and head & neck are of particular interest. Please note however - experienced consultants with different special interests can be accommodated. You will be expected to report on a range of specimens but to develop in your three areas of particular interest. Again, there is also scope for much teaching experience. 

WHAT IS THE PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?

Comprised of a team of 12 current histopathology consultants, this is a moment of huge growth for the Trust as they look to incorporate another laboratory. The team contains consultants with diverse experience & training from the UK, Spain, France, South Africa, India and the Middle East. Management and clinical staff work hard to engender an empowering and supportive work environment. Using a state of the art time management and reporting system with state of the art equipment across three laboratories - the services are part digitalised. Full digitalisation is expected in within 12-18 months. The laboratory is approved by the IBMS as a training laboratory for pre-registration and specialist training in Cellular Pathology. The department has full UKAS/ISO accreditation. The Department is HTA compliant and HFEA accredited and takes part in benchmarking exercises. 

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?

The laboratories are located in the north east midlands with great access to the North Westerly cities, Birmingham and the rest of the UK with its excellent national transport connections. The local region is beautiful, not far from some of the UK’s most beautiful and dramatic countryside with nature, fresh air and wildlife being the cornerstone of this beautiful part of the UK. Having said that, the area is well developed with two cities and several towns offering a feasible location for individuals to set up home. 

NOTABLE BENEFITS TO THIS ROLE

• You would be joining a well-balanced, friendly and supportive team with an incredible diverse team ethic and training. 
• The laboratory is expanding and will be merging with another laboratory in the coming year. This is an incredibly exciting moment to join - providing much opportunity to anyone keen to take on new challenges - both clinical and managerial. 
• The service is part digitalized - with full digitalization due within the next 12-months.
• The trust reports using a Royal College approved reporting and time management system - ensuring å fair workload across the team.
• A fully flexible work-life balance - with an outcome based reporting system empowering the pathologist to manage workload independently. 
• The trust is a research-active University Hospital with a developed culture of research and innovation across the whole organization. 
• Extra rumination is available via additional reporting and out of hours work, autopsies and additional teaching duties that can be offered on request.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?

Any consultant, young or experienced, can be considered for a role with this leading institution. If you have qualified overseas and have extensive experience in South Africa, Canada, USA or European healthcare systems but are unclear on your eligibility for this role, or for GMC registration - then please reach out and one of our expert team will discuss with you. Of course, UK based trainees looking for either a new exciting substantive role OR a new role whilst they put the finishing touches to their CESR application should also get in touch. 

Qualifications held should be FRCPath or an overseas equivalent and candidates must be comfortable with high volume caseload. 

An excellent opportunity for an experienced General Adult Psychiatrist to join a mixed gender acute psychiatric ward with 18 beds in London. The post if suitable for overseas psychiatrists, including candidates who are pursuing CESR.
Applications from experienced Specialty Doctors and Consultants are welcomed. 

WHAT IS THIS MENTAL HEALTH TRUST LIKE? 
The Trust is performing at a good level across all community and inpatient services, it provides integrated mental health services in London and also provides community health services across its catchment area. They are a large provider of integrated mental health services, employing 3,359 staff with an annual income of £237 million. The trust serves a population of 1.2 million and operates services from five main inpatient sites and a further 25 sites in the community. Specialist services include regional forensic, eating disorders and adolescent inpatient services and a national stalking service. 

In 2014 they were awarded 'University Affiliated’ status, which facilitates stronger working relations, including the opportunity for experienced academics and experienced clinicians within the Trust to coproduce mental health education and research projects which meet the needs of local people. This agreement enhances the current partnership between the two organisations, demonstrating a strong commitment to education, research and development.

WHAT IS THE INPATIENT WARD & TEAM LIKE? 
The ward is a mixed gender acute psychiatric ward with 18 beds. The ward provides assessment and treatment for patients who cannot be safely managed in the community by the Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Teams. This includes a significant number of patients detained on Sections 2 and 3 of the Mental Health Act.
The ward serves patients residing in this London Borough, although may also receive some referrals from the other two boroughs within the Trust.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN NORTH LONDON FOR PSYCHIATRISTS? 
This great world city is far more than just the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. London is bustling, vibrant, multicultural and cosmopolitan. London is both old and new, a place where traditional pubs rub shoulders with the newest cocktail bars. Its most ancient castle is right next door to its newest skyscrapers. London's energy, as 8.6 million people go about their everyday lives, is tangible in every journey on the Underground, every stroll through a market and every walk along the banks of the River Thames. From the royal parks to the theatre stage, London really does have it all.

Working as a psychiatrist in London brings a range of exciting prospects. You will have the opportunity to work in some of the best mental health trusts in the UK, who will offer you the opportunity to constantly grow your medical and scientific knowledge and skills. In London 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 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 General Adult Psychiatry

• Board Certified Specialist in Psychiatry

Non-EEA Candidates:

• MRCPsych

• Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry

UK based applicants

• Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry

• Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT

Excellent opportunity for both UK based consultants, or those with MRCP UK / SCE Acute Medicine qualifications from overseas to join an associated teaching hospital with one of the best and highest performing NHS Trusts in the UK. 

THE GENERAL MEDICINE CONSULTANT POST:
The post offers broad medical experience across the field of medical specialities. The holder of this post will usually work within one speciality team, however may be asked to cover in other areas across general medicine at times in order to maintain a safe effective service.
There is a firm commitment to continuing professional development and the opportunity to develop further in a chosen sub-specialty.

THE HOSPITAL & GENERAL MEDICINE DEPARTMENTS:
Within General Medicine, there are currently 19 Consultants, of which 13 are substantively employed with special interests in Respiratory Medicine, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Acute Medicine, Stroke, Rheumatology and Care of the Elderly.
An integrated service in general medicine and care of the elderly has matured within the Hospital. The team of consultants are enthusiastic and forward thinking. We pride ourselves in being a small, friendly hospital, with real drive to improve both patient care and the working environment for our staff.

In addition to an acute in-patient and out-patient medical service, specialist diabetic and non-invasive cardiology services are provided.

Acute medical work is focused on 195 beds in eight wards. ITU/HDU facilities are based on five beds. The Trust is recognised as providing efficient and well-organised Cancer services. This has been supported by both Regional, and National Accreditation processes. As part of the Avon, Somerset and Wiltshire Cancer Network, the Trust provides a range of cancer services. Those services already accredited include, Breast Care and Urology.

THE LOCAL AREA:

North Somerset, the surrounding county, has long coastlines with superb cliff tops and English countryside. You\'ll find yourself visiting the Mendip Hills, the Quantocks and Cheddar Gorge sooner or later. The large, diverse cities of Bristol and Bath are only a short journey by car or train and our convenient location just off Junction 21 of the M5 mean the rest of Somerset, Devon and Cornwall are virtually on the doorstep.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POST:

Requirements for this post are the following:

• Extensive consultant experience in General Medicine, and / or Acute Medicine
• Experience can be gained from overseas or within the UK
• MRCP UK or equivalent
• SCE Acute Medicine desirable 
• Eligibility for GMC registration

Any applicants interested in applying should get in touch with the IMG team today!
Those who have not yet attained CESR or CCT will be fully supported through the process and can be offered the role as locum consultant. 

Applicants for both pure breast radiology or breast and general radiology (or another subspecialty) are encouraged to apply.

Ideally, the applicant will be trained in screening, individuals with symptomatic breast training only will be considered. If the applicant wishes to train in screening this would also be supported by the Trust.

General Radiology duties will be based in the main department at one site, while sessions in breast imaging are located in a seperate site within the larger complex.

Performance:
42,225 women were invited for screening in 2017/18 with an uptake of 78.9% and the very successful High Risk MR breast screening service was implemented in 2014.

Symptomatic breast imaging services are provided by the breast imaging team independently and the symptomatic service receives approximately 4500 referrals per year. All these referrals are seen in a one stop clinic with surgical and imaging assessment in the same visit.

Radiology Team:
You will be part of a team that includes the following:

• Four committed and enthusiastic breast radiologists based in the trust, forming an essential part of the localities Breast Screening Service.
• Two advanced radiographic practitioners will also support performing stereotactic biopsy and wire placement
• Four film reading radiographers providing screen reading.
• The clinics are well supported by specialist breast care nurses.

Equipment & Facilities:

Equipment is as the following:

• They have a fully digital service having 1 brand new GE Pristina mammography unit with DBT, CESM and 2D biopsy.
• There is a further Philips L30 with Diagnostic Scan mammography unit.
• There are 2 breast ultrasound rooms with voice recognition reporting equipped with new Canon Aplio machines.
• Vacuum assisted Encore biopsy is available in addition to standard 14G.
• MRI services are housed in a new diagnostic imaging centre adjacent to Gainsborough Wing.
• New breast coils and software are installed.
• Multi-disciplinary breast care meetings are held in the unit’s dedicated MDT room.
• The unit enjoys excellent working relationships with our colleagues in breast surgery, oncology and nursing care.

If you are a experienced radiologist with substantial experience in breast radiology, or limited experience in breast but with good grounding in general radiology - this may be the opportunity for you!

Requirements for this position are the following:

• FRCR or equivalent
• Unfortunately no PLAB candidates will be considered unless exceptional circumstances
• IETLS or OET and eligibility for GMC registration
• Extension experience trained in breast screening, whilst individuals with symptomatic breast training only will be considered

The trust will fully support training, development, CESR applications and is particularly welcoming to overseas candidates, though of course UK applicants with NHS experience will be warmly received too!

Tired of hustle and bustle of city life? Looking for a new start in a beautiful part of the world, where fresh air, nature and outdoor activity can be the way of life for you and your family?

This may well be the opportunity for you then...

Working for a well established acute medicine team in a progressive and acute medicine team in famousl friendly team environment, led by a forward thinking leadership with integrity and patient care at the forefront of everything they do.

If you are a UK based physician with excellent experience in the field of acute medicine, either with CCT or CESR CP in your sights or attained, you can secure yourself an interview.

Alternatively, if you have worked in the NHS previously and wish to return - this may well be the ideal opportunity for you!

The position will have extensive involvement with teaching and the postholder will be actively & regularly engaged with the affiliated university.

In addition, all sub-specialty interests will be welcomed and accommodated. 

The location is excellent for those looking for a more rural lifestyle that is not too far away from the city life. For those with families or a taste for outdoor life, this might offer everything you are looking for.

Get in touch if you are intrigued, and want more details!

Requirements for this position are the following:

• MRCP UK
• UK experience is essential, either current or past
• Active GMC registration

We have a reputation for allowing people to play to their strength and love colleagues who are fabulous clinicians but have other passions in or outside of medicine that need a tailored job-plan.