Specialist Medicine
Gastroenterology, dermatology, haematology, respiratory, neurology, stroke, geriatrics are NHS specialties in high demand…
A career in one of the various in-demand sub-specialties of medicine (or specialist medicines) offers fantastic career development via various routes to CCT specialty training programmes or specialist registration via CESR, within exciting and dynamic working environments with rewarding salaries and future leadership opportunities.
What are the requirements to work in the various specialist areas of medicine in the UK? *
- IELTS or OET
- PLAB, MRCP(UK) or equivalent qualifications
- GMC registration
*EEA applicants will only require GMC registration and IELTS or OET
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What can you expect to do as part of a typical working week in the NHS?
Usually doctors in these specialist areas of medicine will treat patients in an acute hospital setting aside from dermatology, which can occasionally be treated in a community or general practice setting.
Exactly how a typical working week looks will obviously depend on which sub-specialty and hospital you are practicing in (i.e. dermatology or gastroenterology). However, you can expect your job plan to be consist of ward rounds in your specialism and often general medicine, general clinics in areas sub-specialization, and procedural work as per your experience. Generally, you will work with doctors and nurses from a wide variety of specialisms including surgery, emergency and acute medicine and you can usually expect to be part of the on-call rota.
Did you know?
The NHS in England deals with over 1 million patients every 36 hours across 135 acute hospital trusts. Not suprisingly this requires a huge number of staff, and the NHS is the 5th largest employer in the world!
Senior Gastroenterologists from varying levels of experience can be considered for either consultant roles, or specialty doctor roles with aspirations to complete CESR applications and work as NHS consultants.
This is an opportunity to join a highly motivated gastroenterology team in providing a comprehensive service of the highest quality. Given the range of interests amongst the current consultants in post and close working relationships with the neighbouring trust, most subspecialty interests would be supported.
A consultant with an interest in ERCP and an interest in hepatology is desirable but neither is essential. Other special interests such as endoscopy, nutrition, research and teaching would also be welcome.
Facilities available include a modern fully JAG-accredited 4-room endoscopy suite equipped with an image intensifier, new videoscopes, two colonic scope-guide imagers, YAG laser, APC, bipolar and heater probe, endoclips, colonic, biliary, oesophageal and duodenal stents. We will be commencing Bowelscope screening as part of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme this year. The Trust has recently purchased two new CT scanners and new MRI scanner.
Requirements for this position are:
- MRCP or equivalent
- OET or IELTS
- Exensive experience in gastroenterology and hepatology
- SCE in Gastroenterology is desirable
A great opportunity for an experienced gastroenterologist to looking to gain specialist registration in the UK and work as either consultants or senior specialists in gastroenterology.
Consultants looking to attain CESR and work in NHS locum consultant posts leading to substative positions are welcome! This is a great opportunity for senior respiratory physicians to work in an established NHS Teaching Hospital.
The Hospital have been given an overall rating of "Good," following the Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection which took place in September 2019. This places us in the top 30% of acute trusts in the country. This is an opportunity to join a highly motivated respiratory team, comprising of three substantive consultants and one long term locum consultant, supported by a multidisciplinary specialist team including nursing, physiologists and support staff, providing a comprehensive service of the highest quality for both inpatient and outpatient services.
Respiratory services and investigative facilities include; flexible bronchoscopy, EBUS, transbronchial biopsies, medical thoracoscopy, Pulmonary Function Laboratory, overnight oximetry, sleep studies and operation of a "fast track" straight to CT service for lung cancer. We have a close working relationship with the Thoracic Surgery and Oncology departments at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and regional access to Difficult Asthma MDTs.
The hospitals also participates in National COPD, Asthma and Lung Cancer Audits.
The Hospital is situated in a mainly rural area in a picturesque, safe and unspoilt part of the country that offers a competitive property market, good local schools, easy access to the coast and an abundance of outdoor sporting and recreational activities. Nearby to international airports; there are excellent rail links to London
Support for future development of international candidates will be offered, particularly those looking to attain specialist registration in Respiratory Medicine via CESR.
Requirements for this position are:
- MRCP or equivalent
- IELTS or OET
- Extensive experience in the field of Respiratory Medicine / Pulmonlogy
- SCE in Respiratory Medicine is desirable
A great opportunity for an experienced respiratory consultants to looking to gain specialist registration in the UK via CESR.
A fantastic opportunity for specialist in geriatric or elderly care medicine to settle into their first consultant post and work towards their CESR application, if that is the intention.
The hospital will consider senior consultants with no UK experience who are not on the UK specialist register for geriatric medicine.
The Geriatrics department is a small and manageable size with a 28 bedded inpatient ward and various other outlier beds.
Currently no formal geriatric outpatient services are offered with the exception of a Parkinson's / Movement clinic. The department will be looking to develop these in conjunction with skill set of a successful applicant.
The Geriatrics department comprises 3 consultants in elderly care medicine supported by 15 specialty registrars, 9 core medical trainees and FY2's and 9 FY1's working full shifts for GIM on call.
Each consultant will be offered a budget and 30 days of study and professional leave over each 3 year period to pursue their career development activities. Furthermore there is an active Postgraduate Medical Centre which acts as a focus for contract between doctors at all levels an in all disciplines.
Consultants will be encouraged to actively participate in teaching and training of juniors throughout their tenure.
Requirements of this position are:
- MRCP
- IELTS or OET
- Experience working at consultant grade in elderly care
Senior geriatric medicine specialists looking to work towards their CESR application or secure their first consultant role in the NHS are encouraged to apply
A Foundation Trust in the South West of England are looking to appoint an Associate Specialist in Geriatric Medicine to provide a Proactive care of Older People undergoing Surgery (POPS) to older surgical patients. This is a new appointment with the exciting opportunity for further service development and integrated working with the surgical teams.
With an already established POPS team comprising a Consultant Geriatrician and a POPS Advance Nurse Practitioner (band 8a) the POPS team are an essential part of the team on the surgical unit. Review frail, older adults admitted as an emergency under the care of the colorectal and upper gastrointestinal teams there is already the infrastructure in place to fulfill the National Emergency Laparotomy Audit criteria demonstrating MDT working with geriatrician support
Successful candidates will have the choice to work full time or completely flexible hours to fit in with any outside commitments and this is a great opportunity to help develop the POPS service to deliver the highest quality care.
Fully supporting international applicants the trust will offer full support for Tier 2 visa applications.
- MRCP or equivalent
- SCE or Diploma in Geriatric Medicine is desirable
- IELTS or OET
- Experience with the teaching of junior doctors
- Experience and participation in clinical audit and governance
Specialists in Geriatric Medicine with experience in POPS are encouraged to apply today.
Supportive role for geriatricians or elderly care physicians looking to attain CESR and work as NHS Consultants.
Working for a well established Teaching Hospital Trust, the successful applicant will join a team of 26 consultants across both hospitals in the trust. Geriatricians with interests in all subspecialties will be considered including frailty, orthogeriatrics, acute geriatrics, rehab and stroke medicine however some general medicine involvement is essential. Successful consultants must in time be included on the GIM on call rota.
The trust will offer full support with CESR applicants and those requiring Tier 2 visas.
Financial relocation packages can be offered to those required to relocate for the role.
Requirements for this position are:
- MRCP UK
- IELTS or OET
- Good experience in elderly care or geriatric medicine
- Ideally within 12 months of successful CESR application
As mentioned, this is a great opportunity for specialists in geriatric medicine and elderly care who are looking to work as NHS substantive consultants through attaining their CESR. Applicants interested in pursuing specialist registration via CCT should discuss with their IMG Consultant.
Fantastic opportunity for consultant dermatologists to work towards their CCT or CESR and their first substantive NHS consultant role in dermatology.
Working in a 650 bedded acute hospital as part of an established and pioneering University Hospital Trust, this is a great opportunity for established dermatology doctors at either consultant or specialty doctor grade.
The dermatology department is well staffed, working closley with plastics and specialist surgery teams. The dermatology team comprises respected consultants, specialty doctors, dedicated SpRs and five specialist dermatology nurses.
The department offers specialist paediatric dermatology, a cutaneous allergy service including patch and photopatch testing and skin prick testing, phototherapy, and iontophoresis. In additions it has excellent links with plastic and maxillofacial surgery. The Trust is the regional centre for head and neck cancer
2017 saw significant investment in the dermatology department with new purpose built accommodation including seven spacious clinical rooms, two biopsy rooms and a Phototherapy suite. The service is also piloting teledermatology which will enable appropriate triaging of patients and provide high quality feedback to the referring doctor.
Requirements for this position are:
- Extensive experience in dermatology
- Eligibility for GMC registration
- MRCP is desirable
- SCE in dermatology is desirable
- IELTs or OET
This is a great opportunity for senior dermatologists with ambitions to work as NHS consultants, either through pursuing CCT or CESR.
A large renowned Health Board in Wales are looking for a consultant in dermatology with special interest in skin cancer and skin surgery.
Applications for senior dermatologists looking to attain CESR in the NHS are welcome.
The post holder would in time take the lead on Skin Cancer and Skin Surgery services across the hospita, in time playing a leading role in the service and it's development.
Requirements for this position are:
- MRCP(UK)
- Extensive experience Dermatology
- Good experience in General Medicine (some general medical intake required)
- Experience specifically in skin cancer & skin surgery
- OET or IELTS
This is a great opportunity for senior dermatologists looking to pursue a career as an NHS consultant. Applicants within 1-2 years of attaining CESR are invited to apply.
A prestigous hospital trust in the West Midlands are looking for experienced physicians in Stroke Medicine.
There is no GIM requirement however there is inclusion in a telephonic 1:6 Thrombolysis on call rota.
Requirements for this position are:
- Full MRCP
- OET or IELTS
- Excellent experience in Stroke Medicine
- Experience in Thrombolysis desired
The Trust will support applicants looking to complete CCT or CESR.
A presitgious NHS University Hospital in the East of England are looking for an experienced Specialty Doctor (Associate Specialist or SpR) in Geriatric Medicine (elderly care) to join them on an initial 12 month contract.
Support for future development will be offered, particularl those looking to attain specialist registration in their field via CESR.
Requirements for this position are:
- OET or IELTS
- MRCP or equivalent
- Good experience in the field of Geriatrics
- Some evidence of specialisation in Geriatrics desired
A great opportunity for an experienced geriatrician to looking to gain specialist registration in the UK.
A fantastic opportunity for specialist in geriatric or elderly care medicine to settle into their first consultant post and work towards their CESR application, if that is the intention.
The hospital will consider senior consultants with no UK experience who are not on the UK specialist register for geriatric medicine.
The Geriatrics department is a small and manageable size with a 28 bedded inpatient ward and various other outlier beds.
Currently no formal geriatric outpatient services are offered with the exception of a Parkinson's / Movement clinic. The department will be looking to develop these in conjunction with skill set of a successful applicant.
The Geriatrics department comprises 3 consultants in elderly care medicine supported by 15 specialty registrars, 9 core medical trainees and FY2's and 9 FY1's working full shifts for GIM on call.
Each consultant will be offered a budget and 30 days of study and professional leave over each 3 year period to pursue their career development activities. Furthermore there is an active Postgraduate Medical Centre which acts as a focus for contract between doctors at all levels an in all disciplines.
Consultants will be encouraged to actively participate in teaching and training of juniors throughout their tenure.
Requirements of this position are:
- MRCP
- IELTS or OET
- SCE in Geriatric Medicine desirable
- Experience working at consultant grade in elderly care
Senior geriatric medicine specialists looking to work towards their CESR application or secure their first consultant role in the NHS are encouraged to apply
Geriatrics specialists who want to work towards their CESR in the UK are welcome!
Working for a large 450-bedded hospital in Great London the Care of the Elderly services provide care across five 25/28-bed inpatient wards.
These include a specialist fractured neck of femur ward, as well as caring for medical outliers on surgical wards.
Outpatient clinics run at the three hospital sites. The service is provided to elderly patients (over 75) from West Essex and East Hertfordshire.
This hospital has a great recording developing international doctors so specialist in geriatrics are urged to apply, for either senior middle grade or consultant positions.
Requirements for these positions are:
- MRCP UK
- English Tests (either OET or IELTS) though some exemption can be offered
- SCE in Geriatrics desirable
- Good experience in the field of geriatrics / gerontology
Geriatrics specialists who want to work towards their CESR in the UK are welcome to apply for.
Geriatrics specialists who want to work towards their CESR in the UK are welcome!
Working for a large 450-bedded hospital in Great London the Care of the Elderly services provide care across five 25/28-bed inpatient wards.
These include a specialist fractured neck of femur ward, as well as caring for medical outliers on surgical wards.
Outpatient clinics run at the three hospital sites. The service is provided to elderly patients (over 75) from West Essex and East Hertfordshire.
This hospital has a great recording developing international doctors so specialist in geriatrics are urged to apply, for either senior middle grade or consultant positions.
Requirements for these positions are:
- MRCP UK
- English Tests (either OET or IELTS) though some exemption can be offered
- SCE in Geriatrics desirable
- Good experience in the field of geriatrics / gerontology
Geriatrics specialists who want to work towards their CESR in the UK are welcome to apply for.
This is a great opportunity for senior Gastroenterologists at either specialty doctor or consultant grade looking to attain their CESR and work as consultants.
Working for an integrated gastroenterology service for a well-run teaching hospital trust in the North West of England, the successful applicant would join a team of nine consultants and a fully complimented team of associate specialists and specialist trainees. The post holder will be supported in to develop an area of special interest which ideally compliments the existing consultant team, with these interests including bowel cancer screening, nutrition, upper GI cancer, hepatology, HPB, ERCP and EUS, research and neuroendocrine tumors.
Applicants looking for consultant roles would be included in a seven day Bleeding Service and would be expected to contribute to 7 day endoscopy provision.
The rota is currently a 1:5 but pending appointments and return from maternity leave would reduce to 1:8.
Requirements for this position are:
- MRCP UK
- IELTS or OET
- SCE in Gastroenterology is desirable
- At least four years specialising in gastroenterology
Applicants who are keen to work as NHS consultants in gastroenterology, either having attained specialist registration already or pursuing via CCT or CESR routes should apply!