An excellent opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Middle Grade Doctor in Learning Disability Psychiatry to join dynamic and forward Mental Health Service in Wales. The department is committed to the continued development of a medical workforce which delivers integrated evidence based services and actively engages in continued service improvement to drive and deliver safe and high standard services. The Mental Health Service has an excellent track record, and has won national prizes from the Royal College of Psychiatry award for its dedication to improve adult mental health services.
This is a great opportunity for overseas Middle Grade Doctors who want to establish themselves in the NHS, and begin their NHS career. The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.
WHAT IS THE HEALTH BOARD LIKE?
The University Health Board provides healthcare services to a population across West Wales. The Health Board provides Acute, Primary, Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities services via General and Community Hospitals, Health Centres, GP\'s, Dentists, Pharmacists and Optometrists and other sites. Integrated health boards are a key first step in creating a world class NHS in Wales. The Health Board has 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
The University Health Board have always aimed to provide safe and timely care for their patients. The Health Board continuously make improvements in order to be better. The Health Board partners with the local government and the third sector to improve local care services and ensure that the right care is provided in the right place, at the right time.
The Health Board shape the identity of their organisation and act as a guiding light for their employees. They aim to be an enjoyable and fulfilling place to work at.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Department provides specialist healthcare to adults who have a diagnosed learning disability. The team is committed to providing evidence-based, safe, and effective care that is centred on each person\'s individual needs and delivers clear outcomes. The service they provide include specialist assessment and support for people with complex and challenging needs, enabling people to access a range of services to keep them healthy, and a range of initiatives to reduce and overcome the health inequalities that can be experienced by people with learning disabilities.
The team works closely with a range of partners, including social care, GPs, voluntary sector, and user-led organisation. They also work with other health professional across the health board to ensure services are accessible for people with a learning disability and that we provide whole person care. The department consists of learning disability nurses, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, speech and language therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, behaviour practitioners and social workers.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The University Health Board is in an area wherein there are excellent choice of schools and very reasonable property prices while having a picturesque countryside view. Two national parks on your doorstep, the National Botanic Gardens of Wales and some of the longest and most beautiful beaches in the UK. West Wales provides wonderful lifestyle opportunities.
There are other activities such as climbing and mountain biking, as well as walking, surfing, fishing, sailing and hiking. There are also excellent road and rail connections to Cardiff, London and the larger cities. Wales has a low crime rate and is a safe and friendly place to live and work.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
The Health Board has University status with strong links to other Universities to develop and strengthen multi-profession teaching. This initiative programme aims to engage and capture the enthusiasm and commitment of their up and coming clinicians in Wales in addressing Prudent Health Cares.
They have an 8-room Clinical Research Facility with state of the art facilities that opened in 2012 and new initiatives involve BioBanking, EU Lead for telemonitoring at scale and new Clinical Research Fellowships.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
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UK based applicants
An excellent NHS job opportunity for a modern and dynamic Specialty Doctor in Old Age Psychiatry to join a department that is highly focused in providing great quality healthcare to their patients. The department is part of a health board that has been around since 2003. The health board offers fresh challenges, first-rate training and development, genuine scope for career progression, along with competitive income and a work-life balance that\'s second to none! This is a perfect chance for Specialty Doctors in Old Age Psychiatry looking to grow their career in the NHS.
The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.
WHAT IS THE HEALTH BOARD LIKE?
The Health Board was established in 2003, and became the only health board in Wales to not be dissolved under the local health boards establishment & dissolution. The health board is responsible for healthcare in Powys, which is the largest county in Wales. While this health board doesn\'t have a district general hospital, they have a network of community hospitals, local primary care teams, visiting consultants and specialists, social care and voluntary organisations who all work together to provide a wide range of health services in their local communities.
The health board has 9 community hospitals, and an integrated health and social care centre at Builth Wells, as well as clinics and services across the county. In 2019, the health board received the Welsh Government\'s Gold Corporate Health Standard award. They are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of their staff, both at work and at home. Besides providing health and wellbeing service, they also offer a range of schemes to support their staff.
The health board is committed to supporting the continued professional development of their valued workforce. They offer a wide range of in-house clinical and non-clinical training, as well as support to develop through accessing education and training through their partnerships and education providers.
WHAT IS THE AREA LIKE?
The mid-Wales county covers some 2,000 square miles, extending from the edge of Snowdonia in the North, to the Swansea Valley in the South. It is a modern and dynamic county. It has a population of 135,000. It is a vast area, but served by a network of friendly, vibrant towns, villages and rural communities. A truly great county in which to live and work, this county is often featured as being amongst the best places to live in the UK.
The county has so much to offer within its borders, yet is still very accessible to major cities around its periphery such as Swansea, Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool. In addition to being accessible, the county is home to many award winning restaurants! It is also one of the safest and most inspiring parts of the country. Comfortably buy the home of your dreams and enjoy the quality of life you work so hard for.
Promising incredible beauty, magical escapism and the kind of magnetism that pulls you into every inch of its character, it’s not surprising that this county is one of the happiest places to work and live.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
The Health Board is also very active in facilitating the development of junior medical staff to ensure that the medical service of the future is highly trained and effective. There are four centres for postgraduate education with Postgraduate Organisers appointed at each centre. The central Deanery in Wales is based in Cardiff and is headed by Professor Derek Gallen, Postgraduate Dean. The Health Board enjoys a close relationship with the Postgraduate Deanery and annual visits to each centre ensure that the postgraduate education taking place across the Health Board is relevant and effective.
All consultants take a full and active role in postgraduate education both by the ongoing teaching commitment to their own junior staff and also by participating fully in multidisciplinary educational events across the Health Board.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
UK based candidates:
An excellent NHS job opportunity for a modern and dynamic Specialty Doctor in Genera Adult Psychiatry to join a department that is highly focused in providing great quality healthcare to their patients. The department is part of a health board that has been around since 2003. The health board offers fresh challenges, first-rate training and development, genuine scope for career progression, along with competitive income and a work-life balance that\'s second to none! This is a perfect chance for Specialty Doctors in General Adult Psychiatry looking to grow their career in the NHS.
The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.
WHAT IS THE HEALTH BOARD LIKE?
The Health Board was established in 2003, and is responsible for healthcare in Powys, which is the largest county in Wales. While this health board doesn\'t have a district general hospital, they have a network of community hospitals, local primary care teams, visiting consultants and specialists, social care and voluntary organisations who all work together to provide a wide range of health services in their local communities.
The health board has 9 community hospitals, and an integrated health and social care centre at Builth Wells, as well as clinics and services across the county. In 2019, the health board received the Welsh Government\'s Gold Corporate Health Standard award. They are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of their staff, both at work and at home. Besides providing health and wellbeing service, they also offer a range of schemes to support their staff.
The health board is committed to supporting the continued professional development of their valued workforce. They offer a wide range of in-house clinical and non-clinical training, as well as support to develop through accessing education and training through their partnerships and education providers.
The Health Board is also very active in facilitating the development of junior medical staff to ensure that the medical service of the future is highly trained and effective. There are four centres for postgraduate education with Postgraduate Organisers appointed at each centre. The central Deanery in Wales is based in Cardiff and is headed by Professor Derek Gallen, Postgraduate Dean. The Health Board enjoys a close relationship with the Postgraduate Deanery and annual visits to each centre ensure that the postgraduate education taking place across the Health Board is relevant and effective.
All consultants take a full and active role in postgraduate education both by the ongoing teaching commitment to their own junior staff and also by participating fully in multidisciplinary educational events across the Health Board.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
UK based candidates:
An excellent NHS job opportunity for a dynamic & enthusiastic Specialty Doctor in Perinatal Psychiatry to join a high-quality multidisciplinary community and liaison perinatal mental health service. The Perinatal Psychiatry team has great interpersonal relationship between all team members. The department is established by the an NHS Foundation Trust, that 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. 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 Department is an established high-quality multidisciplinary community & liaison Perinatal Mental Health Service across five Boroughs. The service specification is defined in line with the standards recommended by the RCPsych CR197, the Perinatal Quality Network and the Pan London Perinatal Mental Health Network. In the area served by the NHS Foundation Trust, there are four Maternity Units with a projected delivery rate of more than 6,000/year. In addition, there are approximately 4,000 deliveries in the private sector. The team have the capacity of enabling the delivery of evidence-based perinatal mental health care through a coordinated multidisciplinary specialist approach across maternity, primary and secondary care, tertiary specialist services, social care and voluntary sector.
The service operates at the interface between one of the Trust\'s hospital maternity unit and psychiatry with an outreach arm in the community in the form of home visits, satellite clinics, joint case management with caseload midwifery and a perinatal mental health specialist Health Visitor and NGOs. The service works closely with the liaison psychiatric team with clinical cross cover arrangements for annual and study leave. The Team Consists of: 0.5 WTE team manager, 0.5 WTE consultant psychiatrist in perinatal, 1 WTE specialty doctor (post advertised), 1 WTE Medical secretary, Band 4, 1 WTE Band 8a Psychologist, 0.8 WTE Band 8a Psychotherapist 7, 3 WTE band 7 specialist psychiatric Nurses, 1 WTE Band 6 OT, 0.6 WTE band 7 social worker, 0.6 WTE nursery nurse, and 0.6 WE peer support worker.
The post-holder will work with a medical team consisting of a Consultant Psychiatrist. The post-holder will contribute to the supervision of the trainees/medical students, clinical discussion and support for other non-medical MDT members and is expected to contribute and write perinatal care plans, safeguarding reports for social care and attend pre-birth planning meetings, discharge from maternity or MBU meetings and children and families safeguarding meetings.
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.
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UK based candidates:
Opportunity for experienced Old Age Psychiatry specialist psychiatrists to join the NHS in one of the largest NHS healthcare Trusts in the UK. Rated outstanding by the CQC and winner of the prestigious HSJ Award for Provider of the Year - this is a fantastic NHS Trust to grow your career. Applications are open to experienced consultant psychiatrists in Community Child Psychiatry, including overseas IMG applicants. CESR is supported.
Working in a CQC ‘Outstanding’ rated Mental Health and Learning Disability Trust, you will make a difference in changing people’s lives across the North East of England.
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?The Old Age Psychiatry Team (Memory Assessment and Management Service) provides assessment and initial diagnosis to patients of all ages where there is a suspected dementia. It operates across Newcastle and North-Tyneside. The team works closely with the older adults Community Treatment Teams (CTT), which covers Newcastle North and East; Newcastle West; and North Tyneside. The department includes a specialist Dementia. The team receives approximately 100 referrals per month for patients who are low-complex, and where there is a high likelihood of a dementia diagnosis. Most new referrals are seen by nurses, discussed at the daily MDT meeting, and then offered a diagnostic appointment with a doctor, senior nurse or psychologist.
The Young Onset Dementia Team provides specialist follow up for people living with dementia aged under 65. It is a well-established multi-disciplinary team within Older Adults Community Services, and the sessions allocated provide opportunities for specialist assessment and support for this group of patients, and the chance to develop greater integration with the Old Age Psychiatry Team. Most appointments will be conducted in the out-patient setting, but home visits are also offered for patients based on their clinical need. Referrals are reviewed at a daily triage meeting and new assessments are allocated to the most appropriate member of staff.
The post holder will be expected to see more complex new patients (approximately 1 per week), conduct diagnostic appointments (approximately 10 per week) and to lead the MDT meeting (2 per week). The post-holder is expected to be committed to delivering excellence in clinical care, provide medical leadership to and work effectively with the multidisciplinary MAMS service and Young Onset Dementia teams, promote the safety and well-being of the patients we serve, and to respect the rights and the dignity of patients.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE AREA?
This city in the North East, is one of the most iconic cities in Britain, famous for its industrial heritage, popular nightlife. The city is one of the UK Core Cities, as well as part of the Eurocities network. According to the ONS, the city had a population of 293,000 in 2015. The wider region is a historic country which is situated directly North and includes the great market towns and coastal aread. It is also home to the Northumberland National Park, home to England’s cleanest rivers, clearest air and darkest skies, the stunning Northumberland Coast, with its picturesque coastline known for walking, cycling, water sports and birdwatching opportunities.
This lively city certainly has heaps to offer, ensuring that living in here will appeal to many different people. It offers its locals a wide range of outstanding property types, some outstanding activities to indulge in, top schools and some very good shopping spots.
Situated in the rain shadow of the North Pennines, Newcastle is amongst the driest cities in the UK. The city can have cool to cold winters, though usually warmer than the rural areas around it, and the winters are often compensated for by warm summers, with very long daylight hours in the summer months, longer than all other major English Cities.
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ROLE:
Non-EEA:
Opportunity for experienced Old Age Psychiatrists to join the NHS in one of the largest NHS healthcare Trusts in the UK. Rated outstanding by the CQC and winner of the prestigious HSJ Award for Provider of the Year - this is a fantastic NHS Trust to grow your career. Applications are open to experienced consultant psychiatrists in Community Child Psychiatry, including overseas IMG applicants. CESR is supported.
Working in a CQC ‘Outstanding’ rated Mental Health and Learning Disability Trust, you will make a difference in changing people’s lives across the North East of England.
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?The multidisciplinary team will provide older adults with both functional and organic mental illnesses with emergency assessment, home based treatment and early discharge support. The team will see all emergency referrals requiring assessment within its extended hours and provide home based treatment as an alternative to admission as well as gate-keeping OP’s acute inpatient beds. It works on a crisis resolution framework, remaining involved until the crisis has settled. It interfaces with inpatient services, acute day services, specialist community mental health teams (SCMHTs), OP Mental Health Day centres, Memory Services, OP Liaison Services, General Practitioners and Nursing/Residential Homes.
The post holder is expected to provide medical assessment, diagnosis and formulation to the OPCRHT patients. On completion of assessment, to provide and instigate treatment plans for patients receiving home-based treatment, to provide regular review of patients receiving home-based treatment, to provide (or ensure referral to the appropriate service for the provision of) up to date, evidence-based interventions for the pts of the OPCRHT, and to collaborate with GP’s, hospital doctors and primary care clinicians regarding the physical health care of the OPCRHT patients.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE AREA?
Newcastle upon Tyne, often shortened to Newcastle, is one of the most iconic cities in Britain, famous for its industrial heritage, popular nightlife and distinct regional ‘Geordie’ dialect. Newcastle is one of the UK Core Cities, as well as part of the Eurocities network. According to the ONS, Newcastle had a population of 293,000 in 2015. Northumberland is a historic country which is situated directly above Newcastle and includes the towns of Morpeth, Berwick, Whitley Bay and Alnwick. It is also home to the Northumberland National Park, home to England’s cleanest rivers, clearest air and darkest skies, the stunning Northumberland Coast, with its picturesque coastline known for walking, cycling, water sports and birdwatching opportunities.
This lively city certainly has heaps to offer, ensuring that living in Newcastle will appeal to many different people. Newcastle offers its locals a wide range of outstanding property types, some outstanding activities to indulge in, top schools and some very good shopping spots. Within Newcastle, there are some great towns which offer a combination of busy city and calmer suburban living. Fenham is a large residential area located just 2 miles away from the centre of Newcastle, allowing quick access to city life through strong transport links. Whether you are a walker, biker, bus rider or driver, you’ll find yourself at the heart of the city in under 10 minutes.
Situated in the rain shadow of the North Pennines, Newcastle is amongst the driest cities in the UK. The city can have cool to cold winters, though usually warmer than the rural areas around it, and the winters are often compensated for by warm summers, with very long daylight hours in the summer months, longer than all other major English Cities. Newcastle’s local delicacies include Pease pudding and stottie cake. In 2010, Osborne Road in Jesmond was awarded fourth place in the UK Google Street View awards for the “foodie” category. There has been a noticeable growth in Newcastle’s gourmet restaurant industry in recent years, and the city is one of only seven in the UK with its own Chinatown, appropriately containing many Chinese restaurants.
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ROLE:
Non-EEA:
An outstanding NHS Job opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a dynamic department that is supportive of career growth, including supporting CESR. This CAMHS Team is committed to developing innovative and effective ways of working.
There is a high level of support within the team, as well as the clinical supervisor. The NHS Foundation Trust has always been recognised as a centre of excellence for mental & health care. They are rated \"Outstanding\" overall by the CQC. This is truly an exciting time for you to come and work for them!
This is a great opportunity for overseas Consultants who want to establish themselves in the NHS, and grow their consultant career. The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.
WHAT IS THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE?
The NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of community, inpatient and primary care services to children, young people, adults of working age, older adults and forensic services in six cities. The NHS Trust\'s values are: We care, We respect, We are Inclusive. They were originally formed in 2000, The NHS Foundation Trust has long been recognised as a centre of excellence for mental health care, innovation and improvement.
The NHS Trust\'s ambition is to make a positive difference by providing people with mental and community health care services that support their recovery and help them to achieve the most fulfilling lives possible. Everything they do is driven by their values of care, respect and inclusivity. Their patients’ needs matter most and they are constantly working to improve their support for all who use and have contact with their services. The NHS Trust\'s extensive research approach, commitment to education and emphasis on quality means they are at the forefront of excellence in mental health care.
In January 2022, the NHS Foundation Trust achieved its third consecutive ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC); the first Community and Mental Health Trust to achieve this rating for a third time. In November 2016, the Trust received the Health Service Journal\'s Provider Trust of the Year Award.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Team is a small cohesive community based multi-disciplinary team. They are a team of outstanding doctors working together to provide the best service their patients can have. The team offers assessments and treatments to a wide variety of clinical presentations. They provide Early Intervention Service for the 13 to 18-year-old as well as assessment and treatment of young people presenting with high risk and severe life threatening self-harm. The Adolescent Mental Health Team is composed of a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (joint consultant team-leads, this post and higher trainee), Systemic Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy and Mental Health Nursing.
The team model includes joint working between Psychiatry and allocated care-coordinator as well as individual working with young people and their families to provide developmentally informed evidence-based treatments. The Team offers neurodevelopmental assessments including ADHD, learning disability and Autism. Also to offer psycho-education and feedback to patients and their carers; and commence and/or monitor appropriate medication under supervision.
The post holder will provide assessments and treatment of young people presenting with severe and enduring mental health difficulties as part of a multi-disciplinary team assessment. The successful candidate will provide appropriate medical monitoring, psychiatric and therapeutic follow-up and treatment of a case load of young people under supervision of the Consultant. The post-holder will provide a clinical psychiatric service, including assessment, feedback and psychoeducation, risk management as well as holistic care plan to children and adolescents.
Non-EEA:
An excellent opportunity for an experienced General Adult Psychiatrist to join an established NHS general adult community mental health team in the North of London. The post if suitable for overseas psychiatrists, including candidates who are pursuing CESR. Specialists in Psychiatry, holding a specialist certification would be desirable for this post, based on experience entering at either Specialty Doctor or Specialist Grade.
Overseas applications from experienced Consultants are welcomed, experience in the community sector is desirable.
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 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?
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Non-EEA Candidates:
UK based applicants
Job opportunities for experienced specialist psychiatrists to join an award winning NHS Mental Health Trust in the South West of England on a fixed term or permanent contract. Applications are open to psychiatrists in General Adult with consultant experience in an inpatient setting, including overseas IMG applicants looking for CESR support. The Trust is award winning and in 2021 was named ‘Mental Health Trust of the Year’ by Health Service Journal.
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?
The Trust is the first NHS trust on the English mainland to provide community, mental health and acute hospital services. Working with health and social care partners to deliver outstanding services that meet patient needs.
The Trust has been awarded ‘Mental Health Trust of the Year’ award for 2021 by Health Service Journal. This trust recognises that its staff are their most valuable resource, and are proud of the excellent levels of service it provides to service users. With over 10,000 staff working in the trust in a very wide range of services, they aim to provide a supportive, inclusive environment in which staff can thrive.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT LIKE?
The Inpatient Units are one of the highly performing mental health services at Trust. There were a total of 599 admissions to all adults mental health units between November 2020 – end October 2021. That gives a rate of 101 admissions per 100,000 people in the county. Of the 599 patients admitted to all adult mental health units, 295 were informal and 302 were detained under the Mental Health Act. Adult inpatient wards are located inn 3 separate locations across the county with a total of 60 beds.
The postholder will also be responsible for conducting Mental Health Act assessments for adults of working age admitted to the ward. The postholder may be invited to contribute to assessments of patients admitted to the Section 136. This Consultant post does not include any community responsibilities
WHAT CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
With an extremely active education/teaching programme supported by the consultant team, there is opportunity for IMGs to work towards and complete CESR or enter specialist training.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE SOUTH WEST?
The country has a GP registered population of approximately 525,000. There’s so much to explore from stunning beaches, green spaces, woodlands, lakes, a wide range of landscapes that includes a beautiful National Park. Whilst tourism and agriculture are important, the county has a number of industrial concerns and a thriving local economy. The area provides access to the M5 motorway and a mainline intercity rail link. Travel connections are convenient with the main line station offering trains to London Paddington in less than 2 hours.
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ROLE:
Non-EEA:
EEA:
UK based:
This is a great NHS job for any experienced psychiatrist looking to work towards specialist psychiatry registration in the UK.
An opportunity for a General Adult Psychiatrist to work for an established Health Board that continuously work together to be the best they can be as they strive to develop and deliver excellent services and in everything they do. They offer a modern General Hospital in a rural setting and has a fully developed programme for their Postgraduate Department and CESR programme.
This is a great opportunity for overseas Psychiatrists who want to establish themselves in the NHS, and grow their consultant career. The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.
WHAT IS THE HEALTH BOARD LIKE?
The Health Board provides healthcare services to a total population of around 372,320 throughout several areas. It provides Acute, Primary, Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities services via General and Community Hospitals, Health Centres, GP's, Dentists, Pharmacists and Optometrists and other sites. It also provides a range of services for people living in nearby areas. Integrated health boards are a key first step in creating a world class NHS in Wales.
The Health Board have always aimed to provide safe and timely care for their patients. The Health Board continuously make improvements in order to be better. The Health Board partners with the local government and the third sector to improve local care services and ensure that the right care is provided in the right place, at the right time.
The Health Board shape the identity of their organisation and act as a guiding light for their employees. They aim to be an enjoyable and fulfilling place to work at.
WHAT IS THE GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY - COMMUNITY DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Psychotherapy Department has been successful in rolling out the IAPT programme and providing brief interventions to the GP practices. This has made a significant reduction in the number of GP referrals to secondary care and has facilitated progress in the New Ways of working. The outpatient clinics are increasingly CTP reviews/ consultation. It Is anticipated that the further introduction of IAPT services will potentially reduce the total number of GP referrals coming to the team as this component of a 'stepped care' approach is implemented.
The introduction of the Mental Health Measure has provided for a Primary Care Mental Health service to be established. In Carmarthenshire there is a system of Link working with GP Surgeries. The link workers are all CMHT members and provide weekly sessions in GP surgeries. The Speciality doctors from the community teams may have sessional time to support the Acute care service during working hours and to broaden their experience of liaison and acute care.
The post holder will not hold an outpatient caseload however outpatient clinics are held In the 4 CMHT's. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment and management of adult community patients or inpatients and is expected to remain closely involved with the care of those admitted to the associated wards. All these clinical activities will be supervised by the Consultant.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The Health Board is in an area wherein there are excellent choice of schools and very reasonable property prices while having a picturesque countryside view. The area is home to the Brecon Beacons, National Botanic Gardens of Wales and some of the longest and most beautiful beaches. West Wales provides wonderful lifestyle opportunities.
There are other activities such as climbing and mountain biking, as well as walking, surfing, fishing, sailing and hiking. There are also excellent road and rail connections to London and the larger cities. Wales has a low crime rate and is a safe and friendly place to live and work.
They have an 8-room Clinical Research Facility in PPH, with state of the art facilities that opened in 2012 and new initiatives involve BioBanking, EU Lead for telemonitoring at scale and new Clinical Research Fellowships.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
Non-EEA Candidates:
UK based applicants
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Specialty Doctor in Acute Care to join a Health Board in North Wales that promotes equality and diversity. If you love a challenge, have a passion to help others or simple fancy a fresh start, then this Health Board has all the ingredients. The post if suitable for overseas consultants, including candidates who are pursuing CESR. Specialists in Acute Care holding a specialist certification would be suitable for this post, based on experience entering at either Specialty Doctor or Consultant grade.
Overseas applications from experienced Specialty Doctors and Consultants are welcomed.
WHAT IS HEALTH BOARD LIKE?
The Health Board is largest health organisation in Wales, that are developing an integrated health service which provides excellent care delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third sector organisations.
The Health Board have a budget of £1.3 billion and a workforce of over 17,000 staff. Providing primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of around 700,000 across of North Wales. They continuously develop their workforce so that it has the right skills and operates in a research-rich learning culture.
Besides their three main hospital sites, they are also responsible for community hospitals, health centres, clinics, mental health units, community teams, GP practices and other NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacists. They plan to improve the health of the population, with particular focus upon the most vulnerable in our society.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The department is a team of excellent people working closely together by communicating openly and honestly. The team is rapidly transforming and progressive. Each members of the team value and respect each other. They learn from each other and help each other be innovative. All the team members have the same goal - to improve health and wellbeing for all. They support and train each other to make sure that all members are excel.
The department is delivered from the three DGH based inpatient facilities of the NHS Health Board. There are two PICU units based in another area. The department is led by consultants within a collaborative model of care which maintains community consultant involvement and offers continuity. Home Treatment Teams operate as part of the department. They provide the gateway for inpatient beds and in addition provide input to individuals who are suitable for early discharge from inpatient care.
The post holder will be expected to take part in the management of the service and give clinical advice to the Health Board and partner agencies delivering care to people within the catchment area, as well as provide clinical supervision and practice development of all hospital staff.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN NORTH WALES?
North Wales has a vast national park, purpose built mountain biking trails, a breath taking coastal path, soaring zip wire, food festivals and world class sport and adventure around every corner. The North Wales is equipped with sport and leisure centres that provide opportunities for a wide variety of sporting, fitness and recreational activities. Not only does it have lots of activities for you, it also has a wide selection of private housing is available, both traditional and modern in towns, villages and rural settings.
For doctors with family, the educational standards are consistently high in both the primary and secondary sectors. There are several well established independent schools within North Wales and the surrounding area that cater for both day pupils and boarders. The Regional University with its excellent scholastic reputation has a thriving student community.
You can say goodbye to heavy inner city commuter traffic, and enjoy a breath-taking commute across North Wales.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT THIS HEALTH BOARD?
With an extremely active education/teaching programme supported by the consultant team, there is opportunity to work towards and complete CESR, exams, get involved in active research and many aspects of CPD.
Participation in research and educational activities will be encouraged.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
Non-EEA Candidates:
UK based applicants
An opportunity for a General Adult Psychiatrist with interest in working in the Inpatient setting to work for an established UK Health Board that continuously work together to be the best they can be as they strive to develop and deliver excellent services and in everything they do. They offer modern Hospitals in a rural setting and has a fully developed programme for CESR, helping IMGs to become specialists in psychiatry.
This is a great opportunity for overseas Psychiatrists who want to establish themselves in the NHS, and grow their psychiatry career. The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.
WHAT IS THE HEALTH BOARD LIKE?
The Health Board provides healthcare services to a total population of around 372,320 throughout several areas. It provides Acute, Primary, Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities services via General and Community Hospitals, Health Centres, GP's, Dentists, Pharmacists and Optometrists and other sites. It also provides a range of services for people living in nearby areas. Integrated health boards are a key first step in creating a world class NHS in Wales.
The Health Board have always aimed to provide safe and timely care for their patients. The Health Board continuously make improvements in order to be better. The Health Board partners with the local government and the third sector to improve local care services and ensure that the right care is provided in the right place, at the right time.
The Health Board shape the identity of their organisation and act as a guiding light for their employees. They aim to be an enjoyable and fulfilling place to work at.
WHAT IS THE GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY TEAM LIKE?
The General Adult Psychiatry Service is consist of dynamic and forward-looking team members that provides acute inpatient psychiatry care, liaison service & Crisis Resolution Home Treatment. The Community Team "gate keep" admissions to the Acute inpatient unit and the consultant working with the CRHT also covers the general psychiatric admission ward which facilitates a coherent approach to service user needs when they are in relapse/crisis and require intensive support or admission.
The Department is a 10 bedded unit, where the team regularly work on the ward and ward staff had been seconded to the CRHT fostering a close working relationship. The Team provides a service consistent with models recommended in the National Service Framework.
MHA referrals during daytime are the responsibility of the community teams and CRHT attend where possible. The Specialty Doctors from the community teams may have sessional time to support the Acute Care service during work hours. The postholder will be responsible for the treatment and management of patients under care of Acute Inpatient team and support the development & delivery of a sub specialty service in hospital (and in the community where possible).
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The Health Board is in an area wherein there are excellent choice of schools and very reasonable property prices while having a picturesque countryside view. The area is home to the Brecon Beacons, National Botanic Gardens of Wales and some of the longest and most beautiful beaches. West Wales provides wonderful lifestyle opportunities.
There are other activities such as climbing and mountain biking, as well as walking, surfing, fishing, sailing and hiking. There are also excellent road and rail connections to London and the larger cities. Wales has a low crime rate and is a safe and friendly place to live and work.
They have an 8-room Clinical Research Facility in PPH, with state of the art facilities that opened in 2012 and new initiatives involve BioBanking, EU Lead for telemonitoring at scale and new Clinical Research Fellowships.
CESR is a particular strength of the trust, with a well established CESR programme being developed by the psychiatry department, rolled out across all medical specialties.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
Non-EEA Candidates:
UK based applicants