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An excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic & motivated Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry to join the fantastic Psychiatry Department in an NHS Foundation Trust, which is one of the largest trusts in the United Kingdom, and is recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. The NHS Foundation Trust is rated \"Good\" overall by the CQC in 2019. They have a wide range of physical and mental health needs. This NHS Foundation Trust works closely with their many partners to ensure that their combined efforts are focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for the people they serve. They provide integrated, high-quality, timely services based on the needs of the individual.
The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.
WHAT IS THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE?
The NHS Foundation Trust, created in 2002 by a merger between three NHS Trusts, is one of the largest trusts in the UK. They care for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. They have approximately 7,000 staff that provide healthcare to a third of London\'s population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.
The NHS Foundation Trust is passionate about delivering first-class patient-centered, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything they do. They provide NHS services throughout a person’s life, in physical and mental health and everything in between, at GPs and hospitals to the community. The majority of their services are provided in the community, which means treating people in their homes or from clinics close to home. In this sense they are a very modern part of the NHS, something the new Long Term Plan wants to see more of, with better integration and coordination of care, delivered as close to home as possible.
The NHS Foundation Trust provide top quality care depends on their ability to employ the best people. They are always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support their patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee they\'re hoping to find their future leaders and they will support their staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Team is a group of determined doctors that is based at one of the NHS Trust\'s hospital. The inpatient teams are managed by the ward managers and deputies. The department is very much focused in providing efficient and high-quality inpatient care and in developing and embedding service improvement. The successful candidate will be joining a team that works closely together in a supportive and collaborative manner, and have close links with our community teams to ensure that they provide high quality, safe and effective care. The Consultants have their own office in the administrative area of the hospital with IT access.
The Mental Health Unit has 4 acute admissions wards, each with 17 beds, except for one of the wards that has 16 beds. Admissions are from the local CMHTs, HTTs or Psychiatric liaison services; all admissions are gatekept by HTT. Current bed occupation is at approximately 90-95% but the Trust has a bed occupancy project to reduce this to 85% over the next 12 months. On average 75% of admissions are under the Mental Health Act, with an average of 4 admissions per week. This results in Tribunals and Managers Hearing on average fortnightly. The team therefore works closely with bed managers and HTT to ensure that there is appropriate throughput through the service.
The post holder will have principal duties to provide clinical care to the residents in their covered areas admitted to the ward. The post holder will provide joint leadership with the ward manager, for the performance culture of the ward, ensuring best practice is employed across the ward, and that the Trust’s quality and productivity targets are met. The post holder will be expected to participate in Quality Improvement and service evaluation projects and will be encouraged to undertake any research which may be relevant to either short or long-term service improvement.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
There is real opportunity to progress through CESR at pace at this trust, with a strong desire for newly-qualified consultants to develop their specialty areas of interest and undertake in various cancer trials and research projects where possible. Research is encouraged here, particularly when this is appropriate to professional development and to the service development of the department.
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.
Requirements for the role:
UK based candidates:
- Specialist register, or within 6 months of completing CESR
- Specialisation in Psychiatry
- Consultant experience
- MRCPsych
- Consultant experience
An excellent job opportunity for either experienced Specialty Doctors or Specialist grade (Associate Specialists) in Learning Disability Psychiatry at a trust in Greater Manchester. The Trust\'s vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in their communities and their staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use their services. They are really proud of their people, and continue to do everything they can to make sure that they are a great place to work.
The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.
WHAT IS THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE?
The NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of 1.3 million and their vision is a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in their communities. The Trust has more than 3,600 dedicated and skilled staff deliver care from 88 different locations in six boroughs. The Trust\'s mental health teams provide care and treatment for people with mild to moderate conditions such as depression, anxiety or dementia, or more serious mental health illnesses such as schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder. They run \"Healthy Minds\" (psychological therapies), drug and alcohol services, psychiatric intensive care, rehabilitation services, military veterans\' services and many more.
The NHS Foundation Trust aims to deliver mental health through services based in each Borough and in conjunction with local Commissioners and local social service departments. The Trust\'s learning disability services are for people with a moderate to profound level of learning disability, such as those with downs syndrome. The Trust has an updated strategy (2022-2025) that confirms their commitment to being a specialist mental health, learning disability and autism provider, while recognising the impact of the pandemic and the changes within the health and social care system.
The Trust made the list of the top 120 best places to work in 2015, as compiled by HSJ and Nursing Times, in association with NHS Employers. 5 The list is a celebration of NHS organisations that have worked hard to promote great staff engagement and create an environment where people can enjoy their work. The Trust is accredited with a ‘two ticks’ symbol to ensure that people with disabilities are afforded equal opportunity to enter employment and progress if and where possible.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Department is a team of kind, fair & determined doctors. They support people with mild, moderate or severe learning disabilities who are registered with a GP, to help them live a valued life in their community. The team is made up of learning disability nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and psychologists. They deliver a specialist assessment and intervention plan, which focuses on health inequalities, behaviour, risk, sensory, communication and psychological needs. They work in partnership with families and agencies to achieve positive outcomes for the patients in their home, community and other relevant settings.
The Team accepts referrals from service users, carers, social workers, GP\'s and other health professionals. All referrals will go through a screening process which checks whether you are eligible to access the service. In previous years, their colleagues have picked them as winners of the Principles of Care Awards, for their work with Down\'s Syndrome and dementia patients. The population is around 191,830 (ONS Data). At present, around 4144 people, within the borough, have a known learning disability, with the five year forecast showing this to increase to 4236 by mid-2025. Currently, the outpatient case load is around 150.
The post-holder will work under the supervision of a consultant psychiatrist and and Multi Disciplinary team, and will provide clinical support for the assessment and management of mental health problems on a routine and emergency basis. The post-holder will have the opportunity to rotate through different posts on a yearly basis according to service needs, offering opportunities for developing clinical expertise across a range of specialities. There will also be the opportunity to rotate to posts in Community Mental Health if this is of interest to you.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
Manchester and the surrounding towns have wonderful geographical, cultural and ethnic diversity, with this opportunity situated between the City of Manchester and the Pennines National Park. The area enjoys excellent transport connections via the M62, and M60 motorways and the Metrolink tram system. The population of the borough is 227,312, of whom 62.1% are aged between 16 and 64 (OMBC 2013 mid-year estimate). Approximately 22.5% of the population are from ethnic minority groups.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
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.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
- Experience of working in Learning Disability Psychiatry
- Board Certified Specialist in Learning Disability Psychiatry
Non-EEA Candidates:
- MRCPsych (UK) (essential)
- Experience of working in Learning Disability Psychiatry
- Specialist training in Learning Disability Psychiatry
UK based applicants
- Experience of working in Learning Disability Psychiatry
This is a great opportunity for any experienced General Adult Psychiatrists working towards CESR or specialist registration in the UK, whilst working as a specialty doctor in the NHS.
An excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic & motivated Consultant in Older Adult / Geriatric Psychiatry to join the fantastic Psychiatry Department in an NHS Foundation Trust, that is one of the largest trusts in the United Kingdom. The NHS Foundation Trust is rated \"Good\" overall by the CQC in 2019. They have a wide range of physical and mental health needs. The NHS Foundation Trust works closely with their many partners to ensure that their combined efforts are focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for the people they serve. They provide integrated, high-quality, timely services based on the needs of the individual.
The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.
WHAT IS THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE?
The NHS Foundation Trust, created in 2002 by a merger between three NHS Trusts, is one of the largest trusts in the UK. They care for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. They have approximately 7,000 staff that provide healthcare to a third of London\'s population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.
The NHS Foundation Trust is passionate about delivering first-class patient-centered, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything they do. They provide NHS services throughout a person’s life, in physical and mental health and everything in between, at GPs and hospitals to the community. The majority of their services are provided in the community, which means treating people in their homes or from clinics close to home. In this sense they are a very modern part of the NHS, something the new Long Term Plan wants to see more of, with better integration and coordination of care, delivered as close to home as possible.
The NHS Foundation Trust provide top quality care depends on their ability to employ the best people. They are always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support their patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee they\'re hoping to find their future leaders and they will support their staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.
WHAT IS THE GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Old Age / Geriatric Psychiatry Mental Health Service provides a range of mental health services for adults across the age range within the community and in hospital settings. These are integrated health and social care services. Many services across the boroughs are now integrated because of the synergies of the two patches, with members of the senior management often having overarching responsibilities. There is a middle/second on call tier through higher trainees and first on call provision is provided by 3 resident junior doctors.
The post holder will provide senior clinical advice and support to the daily triage, MDT and other regular clinical team meetings, ensure that all referrals are triaged daily and responded to in a timely way, and do assessment of new patients and clinical supervision of assessments carried out by other team members. The post holder review complex needs patients to ensure appropriate care packages are put in place, have Mental Health Act related-work, and do domiciliary visits to provide assessment and treatment services as a member of the CMH.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
There is real opportunity to progress through CESR at pace at this trust, with a strong desire for newly-qualified consultants to develop their specialty areas of interest and undertake in various cancer trials and research projects where possible. Research is encouraged here, particularly when this is appropriate to professional development and to the service development of the department.
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.
Requirements for the role:
UK based candidates:
- Specialist register, or within 6 months of completing CESR
- Specialisation in psychiatry
- Consultant experience
- MRCPsych
- Consultant experience
An excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic & motivated Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry to join the fantastic Psychiatry Department in an NHS Foundation Trust, that is one of the largest trusts in the United Kingdom. The NHS Foundation Trust is rated \"Good\" overall by the CQC in 2019. They have a wide range of physical and mental health needs. The NHS Foundation Trust works closely with their many partners to ensure that their combined efforts are focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for the people they serve. They provide integrated, high-quality, timely services based on the needs of the individual.
The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.
WHAT IS THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE?
The NHS Foundation Trust, created in 2002 by a merger between three NHS Trusts, is one of the largest trusts in the UK. They care for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. They have approximately 7,000 staff that provide healthcare to a third of London\'s population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.
The NHS Foundation Trust is passionate about delivering first-class patient-centered, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything they do. They provide NHS services throughout a person’s life, in physical and mental health and everything in between, at GPs and hospitals to the community. The majority of their services are provided in the community, which means treating people in their homes or from clinics close to home. In this sense they are a very modern part of the NHS, something the new Long Term Plan wants to see more of, with better integration and coordination of care, delivered as close to home as possible.
The NHS Foundation Trust provide top quality care depends on their ability to employ the best people. They are always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support their patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee they\'re hoping to find their future leaders and they will support their staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.
WHAT IS THE GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Adult Mental Health Service provides a range of mental health services for adults across the age range within the community and in hospital settings. These are integrated health and social care services. Many services across the boroughs are now integrated because of the synergies of the two patches, with members of the senior management often having overarching responsibilities. There is a middle/second on call tier through higher trainees and first on call provision is provided by 3 resident junior doctors.
The post holder will provide senior clinical advice and support to the daily triage, MDT and other regular clinical team meetings, ensure that all referrals are triaged daily and responded to in a timely way, and do assessment of new patients and clinical supervision of assessments carried out by other team members. The post holder review complex needs patients to ensure appropriate care packages are put in place, have Mental Health Act related-work, and do domiciliary visits to provide assessment and treatment services as a member of the CMH.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
There is real opportunity to progress through CESR at pace at this trust, with a strong desire for newly-qualified consultants to develop their specialty areas of interest and undertake in various cancer trials and research projects where possible. Research is encouraged here, particularly when this is appropriate to professional development and to the service development of the department.
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.
Requirements for the role:
UK based candidates:
- Specialist register, or within 6 months of completing CESR
- Specialisation in psychiatry
- Consultant experience
- MRCPsych
- Consultant experience
An opportunity for a Consultant Anaesthetists to work for an established NHS Trust that prides itself on delivering high quality care and services. .
This is a great opportunity for overseas Anaesthesia specialists 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 anaesthetists IMGs looking to complete CESR.
WHAT IS THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE?
The Trust is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England, serving a regional, national and international population. In April 2018 the trust now has a turnover of £1.6bn, over 2,700 beds and employs more than 20,000 members of staff. It also provides the city wide vascular service including a vascular emergency service and endovascular service. A dedicated elective paediatric surgical unit for patients over the age of 1 has been set up and offers trauma, ophthalmic, ENT and general surgery.
The trust consist of 4 hospitals covering all sub-specialisms along with excellent support in their CESR pathways to develop their professional careers.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The anaesthetic department also provides a consultant led acute pain service, a pre- operative assessment service as well as support for anaesthetics in remote areas such as endoscopy and radiology. The pioneering techniques in surgery and pain control that have been developed whilst treating military patients are used for civilian surgery in the UK and elsewhere, and are progressed through the Surgical Reconstruction and Microbiology Research Centre (SRMRC).
With almost 200 Consultants based over the four main hospital sites, the trust currently provide anaesthetic and ICU cover in excess of 400 sessions/week across both the Trust and those hospitals with which we have service level agreements.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THIS AREA?
Fancied by most IMG\'s, the area has an internal airport connected to all major cities in the UK along with excellent road and train routes around the country. With low cost of living compared to all the other cities, the area has vibrant independent restaurants, shops and bars throughout the centre and popular districts.
New bars and shops open frequently as the city continues to build its youthful and unique identity. There is so much diversity and history within the area that the shops, food and venues reflect this. Old icons such as the Custard Factory host alternative shops and bars, just a short walk from the city center.
There\'s excellent schooling covering off both private and public schooling around the area with people from different cultures and backgrounds in the area.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
The Trust have wellbeing groups that organise regular ‘coffee & gas’ meetings, support the trainee buddy system and raises awareness of mental health issues and support systems. They also produce a monthly newsletter featuring department news and colleague profiles and is soon to launch in-house mentoring. The Trust is committed to the development and maintenance of the highest clinical standards through individual appraisal. This will include the audit of personal and clinical practice, as well as involvement in departmental and specialty reviews. It will also involve attention to continuing professional development, in order to meet the requirements for continuing medical education as expected by the relevant Royal College.
The successful applicant would be expected to have an active interest in the areas of both teaching and research. Our junior anaesthetic training has recently been adapted to reflect the new RCOA Anaesthesia curriculum. Due to the number of specialties covered at the Trust, they are able to deliver the vast majority of the curriculum across our four sites except advanced paediatric case.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
- Experience of working in Anaesthetics
- European Specialist Qualification in Anaesthetics
Non-EEA Candidates:
- FRCA Primary or Equivalent
- Experience of working in Anaesthetics
UK based applicants
- Experience of working in Anaesthetics
- Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT
Job opportunities for experienced specialist psychiatrists to join a prestigious NHS Mental Health Trust in London on a fixed term or permanent contract. Applications are open to psychiatrists in General Adult with consultant experience in Crisis Assessment or Crisis Resolution.
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?
The Trust has almost 6,550 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London\'s population, and some area outside of greater London. The trust provides a wide range of services to treat people with a a variety of health needs, including common physical health problems, long-term conditions, mental health, learning disabilities, eating disorders, addictions and sexual health. The trusts catchment area covers a range of vibrant and diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken, ranging from areas of deprivation to areas of affluence.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT LIKE?
The Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service (MHCAS) was launched at the end of 2022 and is based in Central London. A high profile project the trust has ambitions for the service to be a national exemplar. The service offers a calm and therapeutic mental health setting to treat the majority of emergency mental health presentations, seeing and asses anyone over 18 years old that would otherwise go to an emergency department for mental health reasons and does not have an urgent medical need (for example, an overdose of medication). It offers full emergency mental health assessments and onward care planning in the department with a diverse and highly skilled mental health workforce incorporating nurses, doctors, support workers and access to drug and alcohol workers and psychology. The service can support every aspect of emergency mental health care planning from GP referrals to Mental Health Act Assessments.
The majority of services are provided in the community, which means treating people in their homes or from clinics close to home. In this sense this trust is a very modern part of the NHS, something the new Long Term Plan wants to see more of, with better integration and coordination of care, delivered as close to home as possible . Where community care is not possible they offer a number of facilities to treat people in hospital or residential environments. The trust also provides healthcare in prisons in London and the surrounding areas.
WHAT CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
Access to professional development is written into the trusts staff charter. They will work with you to provide well designed and rewarding jobs and will give you access to personal development and appropriate training for your job
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN LONDON?
London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. It is one of the most diverse cities in the world and there are hundreds of languages spoken every day. The city offers an incredibly diverse collection of mini-towns all in one large city. Central London\'s nightlife, art and cultural scene is fantastic, with endless things to do in a friendly, diverse and welcoming environment. Getting around London couldn\'t be easier with one of the largest public transport networks in the world, with integrated underground, train and bus systems spanning the city.
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.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
- Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry in Crisis Assessment or Crisis Resolution
- Board Certified Specialist in General Adult Psychiatry
Non-EEA Candidates:
- MRCPsych
- Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry in Crisis Assessment or Crisis Resolution
UK based applicants
- Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry in Crisis Assessment or Crisis Resolution
- Section 12 and Approved Clinician status
- Within 12 months of completing CCT
The trust will support with CESR and will assist in further sub-specialist training in the NHS. This is a high-performing and supportive department for overseas doctors, or UK-based doctors looking to further careers in the UK.
WHAT IS THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE?
This trust provides general, planned, and emergency services to the local population of 365,000. With approximately 2.5 million patients each year, the Trust is one of the largest healthcare providers and employers in the South West.
They are also part of a Integrated Care System. Running acute, community, and primary care services, they are the only integrated provider in our system, so they offer a unique opportunity for an exceptional candidate to join them. The Trust\'s health and wellbeing team has won a national award for their work supporting colleagues through the Trust\'s health and wellbeing support package on a local level.
WHAT IS THE ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT LIKE?
The oncology department has the facilities to diagnose and treat many types of cancer in both adults and young people. They provide a variety of inpatient, day-case and outpatient services for cancer treatments through their day-therapy centre which provides a comprehensive range of chemotherapy delivery, alongside procedures including Intrathecal chemotherapy, Bone-marrow biopsies and Scalp cooling for specific types of chemotherapy treatments. Treatment is also provides through their highly specialist ward where patients who require inpatient treatments, such as complex and lengthy chemotherapy, are cared for. Recently, they have also seen a brand-new state of the art radiotherapy centre, run by neighbouring trust which enables their patients to access radiotherapy and specialist services closer to home.
The new consultant will join a well-established, friendly, and supportive team made up of 8 senior medical staff members including consultants and SAS doctors, within the Medical Oncology department.
WHAT CAREER DEVELOPMENT & OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE?
The new consultant\'s job plan will include a minimum of 1.5 SPAs for CPD, which will allow them to conduct personal study, attend educational meetings, conduct QI/Audits, complete appraisals, participate in mandatory training, as well as support basic teaching sessions. In addition, there are a variety of roles that attract additional SPA, such as being an appraiser, taking on lead roles, chairing meetings, rota leads, and providing educational supervision. The trust offers a range of medical education opportunities to their colleagues, including collaborative educational sessions with primary care colleagues in their PCN. They also actively participate in the annual Clinical Excellence Awards process, and we encourage consultants to apply for and achieve national awards. Any spare CEA funding is allocated collaboratively with the LNC. In previous years, this was transferred to the study leave budget, allowing all consultants to access additional funding and supporting a constant pursuit of excellence.
The executive team is personally committed to supporting our staff and developing leaders. There are a range of packages available to help individuals fulfil their potential as leaders. There is a monthly leadership forum with a variety of speakers, as well as additional training for those who want to advance in this area of their career. The successful candidate will also be given access to the Trust’s Consultant Mentoring Scheme, which aims to support new consultants in their transition from trainee to consultant and their move to a new hospital.
LIFE IN THE REGION
The hospital is placed on the outskirts of a town with a population of over 200,000. It is just five minutes from junction 15 of the M4, 75 miles from London, and 35 miles from Bristol. It is in the midst of beautiful countryside, sitting nearby Marlborough Downs and just south of the Cotswolds.
The town is well known for offering a live music scene at multiple venues. There are also very many cycle parks for evening walks, cinemas, restaurants, and other amenities.
For parents, there are more than seventy public primary schools in the area; therefore parents have more than enough options to choose from, with some of them primary schools having an “Outstanding” Ofsted rating.
AM I ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
- Recognised European Medical Degree or Specialist Qualification
- Experience in research
- MRCP or equivalent qualification
- Experience in research
- MRCP qualification
- CCT in Medical Oncology or entry onto the Specialist Register in medical Oncology or a UK SpR within 6 months of CCT date at interview
- Experience in research
The trust will support with CESR and will assist in further sub-specialist training in the NHS. This is a high-performing and supportive department for overseas doctors, or UK-based doctors looking to further careers in the UK.
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?
The Trust has developed massively in the last few years, focussing on driving excellence in care for patients and communities, through its five-year strategy ‘Working Together’. The hospital has recently received substantial investment, final building plans have been approved with £58 million of national funding in place. As a University Hospital Trust, research, education and training is embedded across the organisation. The Trust was recently ranked by the CQC as outstanding, in relation to being ‘caring’ and ‘effective’. It has 992 beds, with 92% inpatients recommending the hospital, serving 675,000 residents across South-Central England.
WHAT IS THE ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT LIKE?
The Acute Oncology Team currently consists of five Oncologists who rotate Oncology cover, supporting our experienced Acute Oncology Nursing team, and the new Staff Grade post in the unit. A second subspecialty interest is encouraged, and could include Urology, Gynaecological and gastro-intestinal cancer, but other options may be available. The Oncology department is multi-disciplined and dedicated towards the implementation of world-leading care in the region.
The diagnostic imaging department supports acute and cancer services with CT scanning, MRI, a proactive interventional radiology team, on-site PET scanning, nuclear medicine, specialty reporting and dedicated support to cancer MDTs. The oncology department utilises world-leading technologies, machines and resources. Including 4 matched Varian linear accelerators and a Toshiba CT simulator. Approximately 3,500 new referrals are seen per year and around 22,000 episodes of chemotherapy are delivered per annum.
Both departments have extensive support staff. Staff includes 7 clinical oncology registrars, 4 medical oncology registrars and SHOs on a variety of training schemes. There are 39 funded beds.
WHAT CAREER DEVELOPMENT & OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
The department and wider trust are extremely keen on assisting Consultants in developing their career. Consultants receive access to CESR support, access to specialty training from world-leading practitioners, and the opportunity to undertake relevant external duties to enhance continued career development.
In addition to the Trust’s medical library, the department holds an extensive library of journals and relevant educational materials to support CPD. The department is forward-thinking and began utilising SABR for lung primaries and oligometastatic disease in March 2021. The oncology research team is dynamic and innovative, comprising research nurses, radiographers, pharmacists, clinical trials assistants and R&D colleagues, supporting a large portfolio of clinical trials.
LIFE IN THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND
The post is in a thriving commercial and cultural centre. Just 90 minutes from central London benefitting from good road and rail links, as well as easy access to Europe. The trust is home to a thriving artistic community with a medley of museums and theatres. Developments within the city itself and on the harbour suggest a vibrant future for the area. Inland from the hospital is the beautiful and relatively unspoilt countryside of a National Park and New Forest. The area combines the advantages of city life with pleasant villages and seaside towns. There are several first-rate schools both in the state and private sector and it is an excellent place to raise a family.
This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced radiation or clinical oncologists to further specialise in the NHS, or work towards their CESR and Specialist Registration in Clinical Oncology.
AM I ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
- Recognised European Medical Degree or Specialist Qualification
- MRCP or equivalent qualification
- MRCP qualification
Region: South-Central
Speciality: Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Subspecialty: Colorectal and Upper GI
Contract Type: Permanent, Fixed-term
INTRODUCTION TO THE POST
A large south-central trust is looking for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist with a specialist interest in Colorectal and GI cancers, with some flexibility in these areas. They are considering either UK or overseas trained doctors in Clinical Oncology for a permanent or fixed-term contract.
The trust will support with CESR and will assist in further sub-specialist training in the NHS. This is a high-performing and supportive department for overseas doctors, or UK-based doctors looking to further careers in the UK.
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?
The Trust has developed massively in the last few years, focusing on driving excellence in care for patients and communities, through its five-year strategy ‘Working Together’. The hospital has recently received substantial investment, final building plans have been approved with £58 million of national funding in place.
The Trust was recently ranked by the CQC as outstanding, in relation to being ‘caring’ and ‘effective’. It has 992 beds, with 92% inpatients recommending the hospital, serving 675,000 residents across South-Central England.
WHAT IS THE ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT LIKE?
The diagnostic imaging department supports acute and cancer services with CT scanning, MRI, a proactive interventional radiology team, on-site PET scanning, nuclear medicine, specialty reporting and dedicated support to cancer MDTs. The oncology department utilises world-leading technologies, machines and resources, including 4 matched Varian linear accelerators and a Toshiba CT simulator. Approximately 3,500 new referrals are seen per year and around 22,000 episodes of chemotherapy are delivered per annum.
Both departments have extensive support staff which includes 7 clinical oncology registrars, 4 medical oncology registrars and SHOs on a variety of training schemes. There are 39 funded beds.
WHAT CAREER DEVELOPMENT & OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
The department and wider trust are extremely keen on assisting Consultants in developing their career. Consultants receive access to CESR support, access to specialty training from world-leading practitioners, and the opportunity to undertake relevant external duties to enhance continued career development.
In addition to the Trust’s medical library, the department holds an extensive library of journals and relevant educational materials to support CPD. The department is forward-thinking and began utilising SABR for lung primaries and oligometastatic disease in March 2021. The oncology research team is dynamic and innovative, comprising research nurses, radiographers, pharmacists, clinical trials assistants and R&D colleagues, supporting a large portfolio of clinical trials.
LIFE IN THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND
The post is in a thriving commercial and cultural centre. Just 90 minutes from central London benefitting from good road and rail links, as well as easy access to Europe. The trust is home to a thriving artistic community with a medley of museums and theatres. Developments within the city itself and on the harbour suggest a vibrant future for the area. Inland from the hospital is the beautiful and relatively unspoilt countryside of a National Park and New Forest. The area combines the advantages of city life with pleasant villages and seaside towns. There are several first-rate schools both in the state and private sector and it is an excellent place to raise a family.
This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced radiation or clinical oncologists to further specialise in the NHS, or work towards their CESR and Specialist Registration in Clinical Oncology.
AM I ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
- Recognised European Medical Degree or Specialist Qualification
Non-EEA Candidates:
- FRCR or equivalent qualification
UK Based Candidates:
- FRCR qualification
Region: South-Central
Speciality: Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Subspecialty: Breast
Contract Type: Permanent, Fixed-term
INTRODUCTION TO THE POST
A large south-central trust is looking for a Consultant Clinical Oncologist with a specialist interest in with a specialist interest in Breast cancer. They are considering either UK or overseas trained doctors in Clinical Oncology for a fixed-term or permanent contract.
The role will include working 4 days a week at an Oncology Centre and one day a week at a separate hospital with all travel expenses covered.
The trust will support with CESR and will assist in further sub-specialist training in the NHS. This is a high-performing and supportive department for overseas doctors, or UK-based doctors looking to further careers in the UK.
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?
The Trust has developed massively in the last few years, focusing on driving excellence in care for patients and communities, through its five-year strategy ‘Working Together’. The hospital has recently received substantial investment, final building plans have been approved with £58 million of national funding in place.
The Trust was recently ranked by the CQC as outstanding, in relation to being ‘caring’ and ‘effective’. It has 992 beds, with 92% inpatients recommending the hospital, serving 675,000 residents across South-Central England.
WHAT IS THE ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT LIKE?
The diagnostic imaging department supports acute and cancer services with CT scanning, MRI, a proactive interventional radiology team, on-site PET scanning, nuclear medicine, specialty reporting and dedicated support to cancer MDTs. The oncology department utilises world-leading technologies, machines and resources, including 4 matched Varian linear accelerators and a Toshiba CT simulator. Approximately 3,500 new referrals are seen per year and around 22,000 episodes of chemotherapy are delivered per annum.
Both departments have extensive support staff which includes 7 clinical oncology registrars, 4 medical oncology registrars and SHOs on a variety of training schemes. There are 39 funded beds.
WHAT CAREER DEVELOPMENT & OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
The department and wider trust are extremely keen on assisting Consultants in developing their career. Consultants receive access to CESR support, access to specialty training from world-leading practitioners, and the opportunity to undertake relevant external duties to enhance continued career development.
In addition to the Trust’s medical library, the department holds an extensive library of journals and relevant educational materials to support CPD. The department is forward-thinking and began utilising SABR for lung primaries and oligometastatic disease in March 2021. The oncology research team is dynamic and innovative, comprising research nurses, radiographers, pharmacists, clinical trials assistants and R&D colleagues, supporting a large portfolio of clinical trials.
LIFE IN THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND
The post is in a thriving commercial and cultural centre. Just 90 minutes from central London benefitting from good road and rail links, as well as easy access to Europe. The trust is home to a thriving artistic community with a medley of museums and theatres. Developments within the city itself and on the harbour suggest a vibrant future for the area. Inland from the hospital is the beautiful and relatively unspoilt countryside of a National Park and New Forest. The area combines the advantages of city life with pleasant villages and seaside towns. There are several first-rate schools both in the state and private sector and it is an excellent place to raise a family.
This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced radiation or clinical oncologists to further specialise in the NHS, or work towards their CESR and Specialist Registration in Clinical Oncology.
AM I ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
- Recognised European Medical Degree or Specialist Qualification
Non-EEA Candidates:
- FRCR or equivalent qualification
UK Based Candidates:
- FRCR qualification
An excellent NHS job opportunity for an experienced Consultant or Specialist in Geriatric Medicine to join a team of dedicated and passionate doctors. The NHS Trust moved to a state-of-the-art new hospital Building in May 2014, where the Older People\'s services are being prioritised to provide a full range of services from acute frailty assessment, a complex care bed-base through to \'transitional\' post- acute care. The post is suitable for overseas geriatrician, including candidates who are pursuing CESR. Specialists in Geriatric Medicine, holding a specialist certification would be suitable for this post, based on experience entering at either Specialty Doctor, Specialist Grade (Associate Specialist) or Consultant grade.
Overseas applications from experienced Specialty Doctors and Consultants are welcomed.
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?
The NHS Trust is a centre of excellence for healthcare in the South-West in a number of fields and is also one of the largest hospital trusts in the UK. They have links to three universities in the area. Their annual turnover is £532 million, and they employ over 8,000 staff delivering healthcare across their three main sites, and within the local community of two towns. They aim to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a great experience for everyone who uses their services: exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
The NHS Trust treat some of the most difficult medical conditions, in an increasingly complex patient population. Their vision is to realise the great potential of their organisation by empowering their skilled and caring staff to deliver high-quality, financially sustainable services in state of-the-art facilities. Clinical outcomes will be excellent and with a spirit of openness and candour we will ensure an outstanding experience for the Trust\'s patients. The NHS Trust is rated \"Good\" overall by the CQC.
The NHS Trust has an active appraisal and development programme, and all Consultant staff will take part in the process. The Trust has a list of identified mentors which is used to allocate a suitable support to new Consultants during the first year in post.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The department holds a weekly staff educational meeting, a Consultant-led Radiology meeting, and regular departmental consultant meetings, with two monthly clinical governance sessions. Consultants do not work in isolation, and are partnered in pairs in each base ward area at any one time, allowing opportunity for collaborative working and mutual support. The department takes part in regular presentations at the Grand Round and has a well-established postgraduate and undergraduate medical training programme.
The department provides undergraduate teaching for third/fourth/fifth year medical students and contributes to medical school examinations. The specialty currently manage patients across a number of inpatient services. These include the review of acute admissions in the Emergency Zone, a newly created Acute Frailty Unit with 32 beds, with post-admission short stay capacity. There are two complex care wards that has 32 beds on each ward, with a further short stay bed base (c.16 beds). Transitional post- acute care beds are located in a nearby ward, which includes 70 beds.
The post holder will be responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care, and, in liaison with consultant colleagues, continuity of care when the post holder is absent. Diagnosis and management of older patients presenting to the Trust with a wide range of conditions. Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in liaison with Consultant colleagues.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE AREA?
This is a great opportunity for you to live and work in or around the historic port city of the area: gateway to the South West England. The area has its own thriving art, music and cultural scene hosting several exciting annual festivals such as the an International Balloon Fiesta and the Harbour Festival. The area is also ideally located for the outdoors, being within easy range of the 4 outdoor parks. The area is one of Britain’s most beautiful cities, with its distinctive combination of beautiful historical architecture, waterfront views, and awe-inspiring landmarks.
The area\'s harbour was once a bustling dock at the heart of a global trading network, and it is now an attractive modern neighbourhood filled with independent retailers, bars, restaurants, museums and galleries, and world-class attractions. The area has one of the most interesting and diverse local arts and culture scenes in Britain. With a reputation for its many cutting edge underground music and street art scenes, as well the strong links between local art and political activism.
Located in the heart of the city, all apartments are pet-friendly, professionally managed, and come with access to outdoor space. Resident also gain access to a host of exclusive amenities.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT THIS NHS 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 Geriatric Medicine
- Board Certified Specialist in Geriatric Medicine
Non-EEA Candidates:
- MRCP
- Experience of working in Geriatric Medicine
UK based applicants
- Experience of working in Geriatric Medicine
- Within 12 months of completing CCT
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Consultant or Specialty Doctor with experience in Neuropsychiatry to join a team of dedicated and passionate psychiatrists. This NHS Trust moved to a state-of-the-art new hospital Building in May 2014, where the Older People\'s services are being prioritised to provide a full range of services from acute frailty assessment, a complex care bed-base through to \'transitional\' post- acute care. The post is suitable for overseas neuropsychiatrists, including candidates who are pursuing CESR. Specialists in Neuropsychiatry, holding a specialist certification would be suitable for this post, based on experience entering at either Specialty Doctor, Specialist Grade (Associate Specialist) or Consultant grade.
Overseas applications from experienced Specialty Doctors and Consultants are welcomed.
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?
The NHS Trust is a centre of excellence for healthcare in the South-West in a number of fields and is also one of the largest hospital trusts in the UK. They have links to three universities in the area. Their annual turnover is £532 million, and they employ over 8,000 staff delivering healthcare across their three main sites, and within the local community of two towns. They aim to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a great experience for everyone who uses their services: exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
The NHS Trust treat some of the most difficult medical conditions, in an increasingly complex patient population. Their vision is to realise the great potential of their organisation by empowering their skilled and caring staff to deliver high-quality, financially sustainable services in state of-the-art facilities. Clinical outcomes will be excellent and with a spirit of openness and candour we will ensure an outstanding experience for the Trust\'s patients. The NHS Trust is rated \"Good\" overall by the CQC.
The NHS Trust has an active appraisal and development programme, and all Consultant staff will take part in the process. The Trust has a list of identified mentors which is used to allocate a suitable support to new Consultants during the first year in post.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The team is a mix of professionals from different disciplines including doctors in psychiatry and neurology, nurse therapists trained in physical and mental health, psychological therapy, physiotherapy & occupational therapy. They work with patients who have a mixture of different problems including mental illness associated with neurological diseases, epilepsy and non-epileptic attacks, functional neurological symptoms & neurological sleep disorders. They aim to provide high quality specialist assessment and treatment plans that incorporate expertise in both physical and mental health.
Being a part of the neuroscience department, they work closely with our colleagues in neurology and neurosurgery. They also provide neuropsychiatry support for the mental health liaison team for inpatients in other wards at Southmead Hospital. Their outpatient clinics take referrals from across the south west from general practitioners, neurologists, neurosurgeons and psychiatrists. Their inpatient service is situated within the Rosa Burden Centre. We have two inpatient beds for patients with neuropsychiatric conditions, and two inpatient beds for assessment of sleep disorders.
The post-holder will divide the management of the 29 Level 1, and 23 Level 2 in-patients, with the two Consultants in Rehabilitation Medicine, depending on medical/psychiatric need. In addition to the session of NBT Outpatient Clinic work, there is a further session allocated to providing support for the community neurorehabilitation team based at the Head Injury Therapy Unit (HITU).
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE AREA?
This is a great opportunity for you to live and work in or around the historic port city of the area: gateway to the South West England. The area has its own thriving art, music and cultural scene hosting several exciting annual festivals such as the an International Balloon Fiesta and the Harbour Festival. The area is also ideally located for the outdoors, being within easy range of the 4 outdoor parks. The area is one of Britain’s most beautiful cities, with its distinctive combination of beautiful historical architecture, waterfront views, and awe-inspiring landmarks.
The area\'s harbour was once a bustling dock at the heart of a global trading network, and it is now an attractive modern neighbourhood filled with independent retailers, bars, restaurants, museums and galleries, and world-class attractions. The area has one of the most interesting and diverse local arts and culture scenes in Britain. With a reputation for its many cutting edge underground music and street art scenes, as well the strong links between local art and political activism.
Located in the heart of the city, all apartments are pet-friendly, professionally managed, and come with access to outdoor space. Resident also gain access to a host of exclusive amenities.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT THIS NHS 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 Neuropsychiatry
- Board Certified Specialist in Neuropsychiatry
Non-EEA Candidates:
- MRCPysch
- Experience of working in Neuropsychiatry
UK based applicants
- Experience of working in Neuropsychiatry
- Within 12 months of completing CCT