CESR Applications for Psychiatrists
- June 21, 2022
In this article, we’ll be taking a closer look at the specific guidance on NHS applications for entry onto the Specialist Register through the Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) for psychiatrists.
We’ll cover the eligibility criteria, application process, and most importantly the required evidence, along with some other topics, summarised in the headings below:
- What is CESR and who is it for?
- Do overseas psychiatrists need MRCPsych for CESR?
- What is the CESR equivalence process?
- What evidence is required for a CESR in psychiatry?
- Where will I find this evidence?
- Submitting a CESR Application
- How much does CESR cost?
- How long does it take to receive a decision?
- How long does it take to complete?
- Do I have to complete CESR before I can work in the UK?
- #IMG Tips
- How do I get started?
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An Introduction to CESR
The CESR, or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration, is the route to specialist registration for psychiatrists who have not completed a GMC-approved training programme but who are able to demonstrate that their specialist training, qualifications and experience are equivalent to the requirements for the award of CCT in the UK.
CESR holders can be appointed to substantive (or permanent) consultant positions in the NHS. As a psychiatrist, attaining specialist registration will mean you are qualified to practice independently as a psychiatry consultant in the NHS.
Psychiatrists must satisfy the GMC that their specialist training or specialist qualifications, when considered together, are equivalent to a CCT in the specialty in question. Doctors who have undertaken a minimum of 6 months training or obtained a specialist qualification and acquired specialist medical experience or knowledge as a psychiatrist within a non-training post, and are currently practicing, may apply to the GMC for assessment of their competencies.
Overseas doctors do not require CESR before moving to the UK to work in the NHS. Often, experienced psychiatrists will secure a post in the UK, and work towards CESR whilst in post. Typically, CESR is a preferred route towards specialist registration for overseas trained psychiatrists.
An overseas psychiatrists training may not have covered all the ground of the CCT curriculum, but they may be able to show competence in the missing area through experience in a fixed term Specialty Doctor, Specialty Grade, Associate Specialist, or Acting Consultant post in the NHS. In this case, overseas psychiatrists will likely complete the MRCPsych exams to gain GMC registration and start working in the NHS, before completing CESR.
MRCPsych for Specialist Registration
Overseas doctors looking to join the Specialist Register are not required to have completed the Royal College postgraduate exams. In this case, MRCPsych is only a requirement for doctors looking to attain Specialist Registration via the CCT route.
The standard test of knowledge in the CCT curriculum is the MRCPsych exam, so passing these exams confirms the attainment of the competencies of the core Curriculum.
However, if CESR applicants have not successfully completed MRCPsych, they must provide alternative evidence that demonstrates equivalent knowledge to psychiatrists who have passed the exams.
Even if the competencies covered by the exam require something that someone in your position would not routinely undertake (in your sub-specialty for example), you must still provide evidence of it – as the evaluators will not make assumptions outside of the evidence presented.
This is not to be confused with the requirements for registering for a full licence to practice with the GMC – many overseas applicants choose to complete MRCPsych.
Specialist Registration is additional to full registration with the GMC and is therefore not required to practice as a psychiatrist in the UK.
You can read more about the full MRCPsych examination suite in our IMG Resources library.
The CESR Equivalence Process
Equivalence refers to the process of assessing an overseas applicant’s training and experience against the current psychiatry training programme requirements, in order to be awarded CESR.
The equivalence process involves submitting a written body of evidence to the GMC, consisting of:
- training and/or competence; AND
- skills and knowledge
The Royal College of Psychiatrists will assess each application against the relevant Curriculum before providing a recommendation to the GMC, who will then make a decision.
Please note that Equivalence procedures are the responsibility of the GMC. Applications are made through their Certification Department and initial enquiries should be directed there.
Evidence Requirements for CESR in Psychiatry
Skills & Experience: The evidence provided for a CESR application in psychiatry must cover the knowledge, skills and qualifications to demonstrate the required competencies in all areas of the General Psychiatry Curriculum, and the Advanced Module in the sub-specialty you are applying in. If evidence is missing from any area of the curriculum, the application will fail.
Primary Evidence: To demonstrate that you can do what is required by the curriculum, you need to submit primary evidence of your clinical practice which shows how you work on a day-to-day basis: letters, reports, assessments etc. References, retrospective case summaries, and reflective notes can all be used in a CESR application, but by themselves they are not sufficient.
Audit & Governance: You are required to submit evidence of your active leadership in audit, including evidence that you have completed at least one audit cycle
Currency of evidence: Your evaluators will be looking for evidence of current competency, generally defined as within the last five years. If you have completed training before this point, it is crucial that you provide evidence of maintaining competency across the whole area of the curriculum.
The GMC asks that only evidence that is strictly relevant is sent as it will help them to process the application quicker. The guidance on compiling your evidence will help you to decide what is relevant and what is not – you can find this on the GMC website here.
As a general guide, the GMC usually expects to see about 800 - 1200 pages of evidence, divided into four different domains, reflecting those of Good Medical Practice. The GMC recommends that you apportion the evidence provided as shown below:
Domain 1 – Knowledge, skills and performance
Domain 2 – Safety and quality
Domain 3 – Communication, partnership and teamwork
Please note, you cannot compensate for evidence lacking in one area by providing more evidence in another area.
The full list of evidence required for each domain can be found on the GMC website here.
Gathering Evidence for a CESR Application
Domain 1 – Knowledge, skills and performance
Qualifications
- Primary Medical Qualification (PMQ)
- Specialist medical qualification(s)
- Curriculum or syllabus (if undertaken outside the UK)
- Specialist registration outside the UK
- Honours and prizes
- Other relevant qualifications
Assessments and appraisals
- Appraisals and assessments
- RITAs, ARCPs and training assessments
- 360˚ and multi-source feedback
- Awards and discretionary points letters
- Personal development plans (PDP)
Logbooks, records of daily clinical practice and portfolios
- Logbooks
- Consolidation, cumulative data sheets, summary lists and annual caseload statistics
- Medical reports
- Case histories
- Referral letters discussing patient handling
- Patient lists
- Departmental (or trust) workload statistics and annual caseload statistics
- Rotas, timetables and job plans
- Portfolios (electronic or revalidation)
Details of posts and duties (including both training and experience posts)
- Employment letters and contracts of employment
- Job descriptions
- Job plans
Research, publications and presentations
- Research papers, grants, patent designs
- Publications within specialty field
- Presentations, poster presentations
CPD and CME
- CPD record certificates, certificates of attendance, workshops and at local, national and international meetings or conferences
- CPD registration points from UK Medical Royal College (or equivalent body overseas)
- Membership of professional bodies and organisations
- Teaching timetables
- Lectures
- Feedback or evaluation forms from those taught
- Letters from colleagues
- Attendance at teaching or appraisal courses
- Participation in assessment or appraisal and appointments processes
Domain 2 – Safety and quality
Participation in audit, service improvement
- Audits undertaken by applicant
- Reflective diaries
- Service Improvement and clinical governance meetings
Safety
- Health and safety
Domains 3 - Communication, partnership and teamwork
Communication
- Colleagues
- Patients
Partnership and teamwork
- Working in multidisciplinary teams
- Management and leadership experience
- Chairing meetings and leading projects
Domain 4 – Maintaining trust
Acting with honesty and integrity
- Honest and integrity
- Equality and human rights (including disability, human rights, race, religion and ethnicity awareness and equal opportunities)
- Data protection
Relationships with patients
- Testimonials and letters from colleagues
- Thank you letters, cards from colleagues and patients
- Complaints and responses to complaints
Additional areas of evidence
Topics Covered in the MRCPsych Exams
Paper A:
- Behavioural science and sociocultural psychiatry
- Basic psychology
- Social psychology
- Social science and sociocultural psychiatry
- Human development
- Basic neurosciences
- Neuroanatomy
- Neurophysiology
- Neurochemistry
- Molecular genetics
- Neuropathology
- Clinical psychopharmacology
- General principles
- Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacodynamics
- Adverse drug reactions
- Classification and assessment in psychiatry
Paper B:
Organisation and delivery of psychiatric services
General adult psychiatry
- Prevalence/incidence, aetiology, presentation, treatment and outcome of psychiatric disorder in adulthood
- Disorders related to pregnancy and childbirth
- General hospital psychiatry
- Emergency psychiatry
- Eating disorders
- Psychosexual disorders
Old age psychiatry
Psychotherapy
- Dynamic psychotherapy
- Family therapy
- Cognitive-behavioural therapies
- Other therapeutic models
- Effectiveness of psychotherapy
- Group therapy
Child and adolescent psychiatry
Substance misuse/addictions
Forensic psychiatry
- Relationship between crime and mental disorder
- Psychiatry and the criminal justice system
- Practicing psychiatry in a secure setting
- Human rights legislation as it affects patients and psychiatric practice
Learning disability
- Services
- Epidemiology/Aetiology
- Clinical
Research methods, statistics, critical review and evidence-based practice
- Translation of clinical uncertainty into an answerable question
- Systematic retrieval of the best available evidence
- Critical appraisal of the evidence
- Application of the results in practice
Evaluation of performance
All these topics covered in the MRCPsych exams can be found in the Core Training in Psychiatry curriculum.
For more guidance on the different types of evidence, see the specialty specific guidance from the GMC for psychiatry.
Validating the evidence
Original documents which are on headed paper with a hospital stamp and original signatures do not need additional validation.
All photocopied evidence should contain a hospital stamp on every page of each document, the validator’s name (printed and in full), job title (printed and in full) and original signature.
Submitting a CESR Application
All CESR applications are submitted online via GMC Online and if you have not already created an account, you can find a guide on how to do so here.
Electronic evidence is required for each of the different evidence sections of the CESR application. Once started, the online application remains open for 12 months, meaning that it can be used as a portfolio to gather evidence against each of the different sections.
Your electronic evidence can be in any of the following formats:
- .doc
- .ppt
- .xls
Formats outside of these are unlikely to be accepted.
The Online Application
You will be required to complete the following sections once you begin your application:
- Specialty details
- Qualification details and professional experience
- Details of your referees
- Registration and licensing history
- Evidence summary
- Details of your verifiers
- Final declaration and payment
Additional Evidence
Once an Adviser on the Specialist Applications Team has reviewed your initial evidence, they will provide you with information on:
- What evidence they’ve accepted
- What evidence they’re unable to accept (including the reasons for this)
- Advice and guidance on how your application could be strengthened
You’ll have up to 60 days to provide additional documentary evidence in support of your application (30 days if you’ve submitted a Review application).
For further information about the online application process, see the GMC’s User Guide.
The Cost of CESR Applications
All psychiatrists applying for Specialist Registration must pay a fee. For CESR, this fee is £1,676. For CESR-CP and CCT, the cost is £439.
How long does it take to receive a decision?
The GMC estimate that it can take between six and eight months to receive a decision, from the date you submit your CESR application.
How long does it take to complete?
As there is a substantial amount of evidence to gather for a CESR application, the process of preparing all the necessary documentation and applying for CESR can take even longer than this, and a typical candidate will usually set out to complete this within 1 – 3 years.
It is worth noting that more senior psychiatrists, such as consultants, are more likely to have achieved all the competences outlined in the curriculum.
The indicative period of training for a CCT in psychiatry is six years, so it is highly unlikely that you would achieve the competencies required for a CCT in a shorter period of time. Therefore, CESR is not suitable for more junior psychiatrists.
NHS Positions in the NHS without CESR
It is important to note that you can apply for more senior psychiatry roles such as a specialty doctor (SAS), specialist grade or acting consultant without being on the Specialist Register.
Similarly, overseas doctors do not require CESR before moving to the UK to work in the NHS.
When compared to a trainee post, you will likely receive better pay and responsibilities that are more appropriate to your level of experience. While working in these positions, you can collect evidence of your competences, particularly those specific to the UK psychiatry curriculum.
Across the UK there are several NHS Trusts with well-established CESR programmes of support for psychiatrists who have taken up a fixed term post with the view to completing CESR.
These positions also facilitate a faster route to working in UK and attaining Specialist Registration when compared to making an application for CESR from overseas, which can take an additional amount of time.
#IMG Tips
- Research/think about the types of evidence you will need and begin to gather your evidence well in advance of making your application.
- Gather evidence prospectively – this is much easier than retrospectively trying to pull together the evidence under additional pressures.
- Make sure that your evidence is of the highest possible quality and is current – you will be assessed against the most recent curriculum.
- Ensure that the evidence you collect demonstrates your competence across the whole of the psychiatry curriculum, not just your sub-specialty.
- Remember to refer to the most up-to-date Psychiatry CCT Curriculum and Specialty Specific Guidance for the evidence requirements in your specialty.
- Create a CESR ‘to-do list’ with sections under the GMC’s 4 domain headings – organise your evidence directly into these sections to manage your progress.
- Do not submit original documents – all your copies, other than qualifications you’re getting authenticated must be accompanied by a proformas signed by the person who is attesting to the validity and accuracy of your evidence (your verifier).
- Choose your referees carefully - they will need to be able to comment on direct observation of your clinical competences. At least six (from the last 5 years) are required but it would be preferable to give provide eight to ten (based on previous experience).
- Reconstruct your CV from scratch so that it matches the application form - if you submit a CV that doesn’t contain the required information or you have not submitted all evidence as mentioned on the CV, this will delay your application.
- Request a CV consultation with one of our experts
- Ask an IMG Connect recruitment specialist about NHS psychiatry posts with CESR support. These are not always advertised by a Trust, but we can help you find a role which aligns well with your career goals in the NHS.
- Join the IMG Psychiatrists community – as well as support on Royal College exams, our online community of international psychiatrists and dedicated psychiatry recruiters offers guidance on other aspects of working in the UK, including finding NHS posts and CESR.
Getting started
Attaining Specialist Registration through the CESR pathway can be a long but very rewarding process. Look at our introduction to CESR for psychiatrists for a full overview.
If you have any further questions about Specialist Registration, your route to the UK, or would like guidance in finding NHS posts which offer CESR support, please get in touch with us here.
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Relevant Jobs
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 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 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry holding a specialist certification would be suitable for this post, based on experience entering at either Specialty Doctor or Consultant grade.
Overseas applications from experienced Specialty Doctors and Consultants are welcomed.
WHAT IS 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 service has a range of highly skilled Clinical Psychologists, CAMHS Nurses, Child Therapists (trained in CBT, DBT, EMDR, IPT etc), Systemic and Family Psychotherapists and CAMHS Practitioners (who comprise professionals from a range of other eligible disciplines such as social work and occupational therapy). The CAMHS has integrated Early Intervention and Prevention and Child Health Psychology functions as well as Family Wellbeing Practitioners who support GP Clusters in the area.
The post holder will be provide assessment, formulation and management of significant developmental, behavioural and mental health disorders occurring in children and adolescents 0-18 years. The post holder will participate in relevant strategic and operational meetings and contribute to team management processes of the Community CAMHS teams, including clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.
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:
- Experience of working in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Board Certified Specialist in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Non-EEA Candidates:
- Experience of working in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
UK based applicants
- Experience of working in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT
An opportunity for a Communtity General Psychiatrist to work for an established NHS Trust that provides brilliant care for their patients through their brilliant people. This NHS Trust has been rated "outstanding" for caring, and "good" overall by the CQC. The NHS Trust values their workforce and offers a range of ongoing benefits - from an active health and wellbeing programme to regular recognition events, and many more!
This is a great opportunity for overseas Communtity General 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.
Specialty Doctors who are ambitious to complete CESR and work towards becoming a consultant will also be supported in this role. Section 12 and AC will also be supported.
WHAT IS THE TRUST LIKE?
The NHS Trust provides mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county. The Trust is rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care, and currently has 3,300 staff working across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles. The NHS Trust is commissioned to provide secondary mental health services across their area, both in community and within inpatient settings.
The NHS Trust has a team of empathetic leaders inspiring their staff in an environment where everyone is valued and plays a vital role in providing an exemplary service. Across their communities and within inpatient settings, their workforce is enhanced and strengthened by peer support workers, a brigade of PAT dogs and their wonderful team of volunteers. The KMPT's aim is to deliver quality services through working in partnership, creating a dynamic system of care so people receive the right help at the right time in the right setting with the right outcome.
Anyone would be lucky to be joining a friendly, passionate colleagues from 52 nations, rich in their diversity, talents and experience, who are committed to providing excellent care to the Trust's service users and their loved ones.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Team provides a service to their respective town and it’s surrounding villages. Total population served by the Team is 130,00 with the 19-64 population being 75,120. The current case load varies between 500 and 600 cases with a referral of approx. 5 cases per day. The consultant will work according to the principles highlighted in the New Ways of Working so all CPA cases will be carried by a care coordinator with consultant being consulted in case management.
The Team is consists of (1) Locality Manager, (2) Operational Team Managers, (1) Whole Time Equivalent Senior Practitioner (nusring), (6) Full Time equivalent CPN's, (2) Whole Time equivalent Occupational Therapist, (6) Full time STR workers, and (1) Non Medical Prescriber. Each Consultant may hold a small caseload of standard care patients who only require medical input prior to transfer to primary care (maximum number of 20).
The post holder will be expected to take an active leadership role in screening of referrals as well as assessment of new referrals jointly with other team members. The post holder will attend Trust meetings including Strategic Development Meetings, Clinical Governance Meetings within the Service Line and other meetings as requested.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The area is a family-friendly county with first class state and independent schools and affordable housing. The average house price in the area is £360,000, so you get a lot of brick (and green space) for your buck compared to neighbouring regions. Two areas have been voted to be the best places to live in the country with their vibrant high streets and incredible eateries. Another two of the areas that the Trust is in are now world-class uber cool art destinations. The area has the best collection of pubs, a heritage of brewing that is continuing with microbreweries, gin distilleries and vineyards offering gold medal refreshment.
In addition to the ones mentioned above, the area also has breathtaking castles, cathedrals and country houses bursting with history plus the mighty Bluewater shopping centre and a plethora of further choices for retail activities. There is a wealth of activities to keep little ones occupied and then you have the 350 miles of beaches, cliffs and coves; a coastline that is both stunning and stimulating, whatever the weather.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?The NHS Trust believes that research and training has always led to better treatments and services to help people experiencing mental ill health. The Trust is a market leader, renowned for their ground-breaking research and the bespoke training programmes that they offer to help other healthcare providers improve the services they offer. The Trust's training programmes provide a range of learning and development opportunities to enhance the knowledge, skills and awareness of mental health practitioners in the assessment of clinical risk and the development of recovery focused mental health care.
There are exciting times ahead as the Trust's Medical School is set to open, a collaboration between two universities, inspiring the next generation of medical professionals. The NHS Trust is also at the forefront of partnership working - an integral part of the Sustainability and Transformation Partnership - looking at the way forward for sustainable health and social care.
Indulge your research passion with the Trust's enthusiastic team, who are involved in a whole host of national and home-grown studies with the potential to shape future healthcare.
Specialty Doctors who are ambitious to complete CESR and work towards becoming a consultant will also be supported in this role. Section 12 and AC will also be supported.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
- Experience of working in Communtity General Psychiatrist
- Board Certified Specialist in Communtity General Psychiatrist
Non-EEA Candidates:
- MRCPsych
- Experience of working in Communtity General Psychiatrist
UK based applicants
- Experience of working in Communtity General Psychiatrist
- Within 12 months of completing CCT
An opportunity for an experienced General Adult Psychiatrist to work for an established NHS Trust that provides brilliant care for their patients through their brilliant people. This NHS Trust has been rated "outstanding" for caring, and "good" overall by the CQC. The NHS Trust values their workforce and offers a range of ongoing benefits - from an active health and wellbeing programme to regular recognition events, and many more!
This is a great opportunity for overseas Consultants in General Adult Psychiatry 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.
Specialty Doctors who are ambitious to complete CESR and work towards becoming a consultant will also be supported in this role. Section 12 and AC will also be supported.
WHAT IS THE TRUST LIKE?
The NHS Trust provides mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county. The Trust is rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care, and currently has 3,300 staff working across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles. The NHS Trust is commissioned to provide secondary mental health services across their area, both in community and within inpatient settings.
The NHS Trust has a team of empathetic leaders inspiring their staff in an environment where everyone is valued and plays a vital role in providing an exemplary service. Across their communities and within inpatient settings, their workforce is enhanced and strengthened by peer support workers, a brigade of PAT dogs and their wonderful team of volunteers. The KMPT's aim is to deliver quality services through working in partnership, creating a dynamic system of care so people receive the right help at the right time in the right setting with the right outcome.
Anyone would be lucky to be joining a friendly, passionate colleagues from 52 nations, rich in their diversity, talents and experience, who are committed to providing excellent care to the Trust's service users and their loved ones.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Mental Health Team provides a service to a city that has for towns, including their surrounding villages. The post holder will provide clinical leadership within the Community Mental Health Team alongside 3.5 Consultant colleagues. The Service is designed in keeping with Locality Leadership groups which liaise closely with the Local clinical commissioning groups. Total population served by the team is around 215,000 with the 19-64 registered population being approximately 133,000.
The CMHT staff have enhanced roles, the Team comprises of (4.5) WTE Consultant psychiatrists (including this post), (1) x band 8 Service Manager, (2) WTE Band 7 Operational Team Lead, (7.6) WTE Band 6 care coordinators and (1) WTE Band 6 OT, (1) WTE Band 5 nurse, (1) WTE Band 5 OT, (1.5) WTE Band 3 HCA, (1) WTE Band 3 STR, (4.5) psychological practitioners with skills in a range of modalities, (1) WTE Non Medical Prescriber & GP trainees on rotation.
It will be expected of the post holder to be actively involved in strengthening relationships with external agencies including the local CCG. The post holder will also provide medical advice and supervision to the Community Mental Health Team looking after patients who have severe and enduring mental illness with more complex needs who are managed at enhanced level of CPA and their care is managed and co- ordinated by the team.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The area is a family-friendly county with first class state and independent schools and affordable housing. The average house price in the area is £360,000, so you get a lot of brick (and green space) for your buck compared to neighbouring regions. The countryside is unspoiled and attractive and there are excellent beaches within easy reach.
In addition to the ones mentioned above, the area also has breathtaking castles, cathedrals and country houses bursting with history plus the mighty Bluewater shopping centre and a plethora of further choices for retail activities. There is a wealth of activities to keep little ones occupied and then you have the 350 miles of beaches, cliffs and coves; a coastline that is both stunning and stimulating, whatever the weather is!
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
The NHS Trust believes that research and training has always led to better treatments and services to help people experiencing mental ill health. The Trust is a market leader, renowned for their ground-breaking research and the bespoke training programmes that they offer to help other healthcare providers improve the services they offer. The Trust's training programmes provide a range of learning and development opportunities to enhance the knowledge, skills and awareness of mental health practitioners in the assessment of clinical risk and the development of recovery focused mental health care.
There are exciting times ahead as the Trust's Medical School is set to open, a collaboration between two universities, inspiring the next generation of medical professionals. The NHS Trust is also at the forefront of partnership working - an integral part of the Sustainability and Transformation Partnership - looking at the way forward for sustainable health and social care.
Indulge your research passion with the Trust's enthusiastic team, who are involved in a whole host of national and home-grown studies with the potential to shape future healthcare.
Specialty Doctors who are ambitious to complete CESR and work towards becoming a consultant will also be supported in this role. Section 12 and AC will also be supported.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
- Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
- Board Certified Specialist in General Adult Psychiatry
Non-EEA Candidates:
- MRCPsych
- Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
UK based applicants
- Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
- Within 12 months of completing CCT
An opportunity for a Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry to work for an established NHS Trust that provides brilliant care for their patients through their brilliant people. This NHS Trust has been rated "outstanding" for caring, and "good" overall by the CQC. The NHS Trust values their workforce and offers a range of ongoing benefits - from an active health and wellbeing programme to regular recognition events, and many more!
This is a great opportunity for overseas Consultants in General Adult Psychiatry 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.
Specialty Doctors who are ambitious to complete CESR and work towards becoming a consultant will also be supported in this role. Section 12 and AC will also be supported.
WHAT IS THE TRUST LIKE?
The NHS Trust provides mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county. The Trust is rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care, and currently has 3,300 staff working across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles. The NHS Trust is commissioned to provide secondary mental health services across their area, both in community and within inpatient settings.
The NHS Trust has a team of empathetic leaders inspiring their staff in an environment where everyone is valued and plays a vital role in providing an exemplary service. Across their communities and within inpatient settings, their workforce is enhanced and strengthened by peer support workers, a brigade of PAT dogs and their wonderful team of volunteers. The KMPT's aim is to deliver quality services through working in partnership, creating a dynamic system of care so people receive the right help at the right time in the right setting with the right outcome.
Anyone would be lucky to be joining a friendly, passionate colleagues from 52 nations, rich in their diversity, talents and experience, who are committed to providing excellent care to the Trust's service users and their loved ones.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Mental Health Team provides a service to two towns and their surrounding villages. Total population served by the Team is 106,800 with the 19-64 population being 64,440. The current case load varies between 600-800 cases for the whole of the team with a referral rate varying between 3-7 cases per day. Each Consultant may hold a small caseload of standard care patients who only require medical input prior to transfer to primary care (maximum number of 20).
The CMHT staff have enhanced roles, the Team comprises of (1) locality manager and (1) interim locality manager (Senior practitioner OT), (1) whole time equivalent senior practitioner (Nursing), (5) full time equivalent CPN’s and (1) part time equivalent CPN, (4) whole time equivalent occupational therapist, (8) full time STR workers, and (1) SAS doctor. There are currently no trainee doctors within the team – however this can be developed with the appropriate supervision qualifications.
The post holder will attend Trust meetings including Strategic Development Meetings, Clinical Governance Meetings within the Service Line and other meetings as requested. The post holder will build constructive relationships with the team manager and with other senior professionals.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The area is a family-friendly county with first class state and independent schools and affordable housing. The average house price in the area is £360,000, so you get a lot of brick (and green space) for your buck compared to neighbouring regions. Two areas have been voted to be the best places to live in the country with their vibrant high streets and incredible eateries. Another two of the areas that the Trust is in are now world-class uber cool art destinations. The area has the best collection of pubs, a heritage of brewing that is continuing with microbreweries, gin distilleries and vineyards offering gold medal refreshment.
In addition to the ones mentioned above, the area also has breathtaking castles, cathedrals and country houses bursting with history plus the mighty Bluewater shopping centre and a plethora of further choices for retail activities. There is a wealth of activities to keep little ones occupied and then you have the 350 miles of beaches, cliffs and coves; a coastline that is both stunning and stimulating, whatever the weather.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?The NHS Trust believes that research and training has always led to better treatments and services to help people experiencing mental ill health. The Trust is a market leader, renowned for their ground-breaking research and the bespoke training programmes that they offer to help other healthcare providers improve the services they offer. The Trust's training programmes provide a range of learning and development opportunities to enhance the knowledge, skills and awareness of mental health practitioners in the assessment of clinical risk and the development of recovery focused mental health care.
There are exciting times ahead as the Trust's Medical School is set to open, a collaboration between two universities, inspiring the next generation of medical professionals. The NHS Trust is also at the forefront of partnership working - an integral part of the Sustainability and Transformation Partnership - looking at the way forward for sustainable health and social care.
Indulge your research passion with the Trust's enthusiastic team, who are involved in a whole host of national and home-grown studies with the potential to shape future healthcare.
Specialty Doctors who are ambitious to complete CESR and work towards becoming a consultant will also be supported in this role. Section 12 and AC will also be supported.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
- Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
- Board Certified Specialist in General Adult Psychiatry
Non-EEA Candidates:
- MRCPsych
- Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
UK based applicants
- Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
- Within 12 months of completing CCT
An opportunity for a Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry to work for an established NHS Trust that provides brilliant care for their patients through their brilliant people. This NHS Trust has been rated "outstanding" for caring, and "good" overall by the CQC. The NHS Trust values their workforce and offers a range of ongoing benefits - from an active health and wellbeing programme to regular recognition events, and many more!
This is a great opportunity for overseas Consultants in General Adult Psychiatry 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.
Specialty Doctors who are ambitious to complete CESR and work towards becoming a consultant will also be supported in this role.
WHAT IS THE TRUST LIKE?
The NHS Trust provides mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county. The Trust is rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care, and currently has 3,300 staff working across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles. The NHS Trust is commissioned to provide secondary mental health services across their area, both in community and within inpatient settings.
The NHS Trust has a team of empathetic leaders inspiring their staff in an environment where everyone is valued and plays a vital role in providing an exemplary service. Across their communities and within inpatient settings, their workforce is enhanced and strengthened by peer support workers, a brigade of PAT dogs and their wonderful team of volunteers. The KMPT's aim is to deliver quality services through working in partnership, creating a dynamic system of care so people receive the right help at the right time in the right setting with the right outcome.
Anyone would be lucky to be joining a friendly, passionate colleagues from 52 nations, rich in their diversity, talents and experience, who are committed to providing excellent care to the Trust's service users and their loved ones.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
???The total population of the area is 100,000 with the 16-65 population of 61,000. There are two full time Consultants covering the Community Mental Health Team (this post being one of them). The Community Mental Health team comprises: (1) WTE Operational team managers, (1) WTE Service manager, (6) WTE CPNs, (6) WTE STR Workers, (1) WTE Non-medical prescriber, (4) WTE psychological therapists, and (5) WTE admin staff. There are currently no junior doctors within the team – however this can be developed with the appropriate supervision qualifications - there is a band (7) non medical prescriber.
The community mental health team accept referrals from varies agencies including General practitioners, IAPT services, secondary and tertiary agencies. The current caseload is approx. 650 with a referral rate of approximately 4-6 patients per day. Within the caseload there are currently 3 patients on a CTO and 6 patients who are on a conditionally discharged MoJ Section. Every patient has a lead healthcare professional and the post holder will provide advice/input as requested and attend the majority of CPA meetings. You will see between 15 and 20 patients a week.
The post holder will have access to dedicated admin with a ratio of 3:1, with consultants also having full access to a secretarial pool for all preparation of letters and reports etc.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The area is a family-friendly county with first class state and independent schools and affordable housing. The average house price in the area is £360,000, so you get a lot of brick (and green space) for your buck compared to neighbouring regions. Two areas have been voted to be the best places to live in the country with their vibrant high streets and incredible eateries. Another two of the areas that the Trust is in are now world-class uber cool art destinations. The area has the best collection of pubs, a heritage of brewing that is continuing with microbreweries, gin distilleries and vineyards offering gold medal refreshment.
In addition to the ones mentioned above, the area also has breathtaking castles, cathedrals and country houses bursting with history plus the mighty Bluewater shopping centre and a plethora of further choices for retail activities. There is a wealth of activities to keep little ones occupied and then you have the 350 miles of beaches, cliffs and coves; a coastline that is both stunning and stimulating, whatever the weather.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
The NHS Trust believes that research and training has always led to better treatments and services to help people experiencing mental ill health. The Trust is a market leader, renowned for their ground-breaking research and the bespoke training programmes that they offer to help other healthcare providers improve the services they offer. The Trust's training programmes provide a range of learning and development opportunities to enhance the knowledge, skills and awareness of mental health practitioners in the assessment of clinical risk and the development of recovery focused mental health care.
There are exciting times ahead as the Trust's Medical School is set to open, a collaboration between two universities, inspiring the next generation of medical professionals. The NHS Trust is also at the forefront of partnership working - an integral part of the Sustainability and Transformation Partnership - looking at the way forward for sustainable health and social care.
Indulge your research passion with the Trust's enthusiastic team, who are involved in a whole host of national and home-grown studies with the potential to shape future healthcare.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
- Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
- Board Certified Specialist in General Adult Psychiatry
Non-EEA Candidates:
- MRCPsych
- Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
UK based applicants
- Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
- Within 12 months of completing CCT