Are you an enthusiastic International Psychiatrist looking to rejuvenate your career in the UK through a GMC approved sponsored scheme?

We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, committed, talented and experienced International Psychiatrists to gain experience towards specialist registration via the CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration)/Portfolio route in Grampian, Scotland.

The CESR Fellowship programme is a route for Doctors who do not currently have GMC registration and have not completed an approved UK training programme to work towards gaining entry on to the Specialist Register. It is a competency-based programme that enables you to provide a portfolio of evidence of training, qualifications and experience, meeting the requirements of the specific Psychiatry portfolio. Successful completion of the CESR process results in entry onto the Specialist Register which is a mandatory requirement to work as a substantial Consultant in the NHS.

This unique 3 year programme is specially designed to provide International Psychiatrists with all the necessary support including GMC approved sponsorship, visa sponsorship, relocation support and bespoke mentoring and experience to suit individual portfolio needs to achieve CESR Portfolio in specific Psychiatry specialities. This will include opportunities to gain experience in specialisms including General Adult Psychiatry, Old age Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Child and Adolescence Psychiatry and Learning Disability.

To be eligible for the programme, you must have at least 4 years’ experience of working in Psychiatry with a formal qualification like M.D. (Psychiatry) or other Postgraduate qualifications recognised in your country, which were gained after a period of training and qualifying examinations. You must also be currently engaged in clinical practice over the last 12 months and meet GMC’s Evidence of knowledge of English requirements. Candidates previously refused GMC registration through alternative routes including PLAB will not be ordinarily considered for the programme.

Key Benefits

Sponsorship for Full GMC registrationJob planned time of 2 SPA to develop CESR portfolio and study leave allowanceActive educational programme including CESR Portfolio specific teaching programme, CESR tutor and dedicated clinical and educational supervision.Regular review of CESR portfolio by experienced Approved Royal College CESR EvaluatorsActive peer group of fellows and clinicians on route to CESRBespoke learning plan and scheme designed with clinical experience and supervision in all key areas and components of expected competencies including Clinical and Communication skills, teaching, Research, Psychotherapy, Leadership and Management and Clinical Governance.Relocation package up to GDP - £8,000 Opportunity for Increment based on prior experience in the fieldEligibility to apply for honorary academic position with University of Aberdeen. Visa sponsorship is available for this post, if necessary. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website: https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa

If you already have GMC registration and meet eligibility criteria, you may contact us directly to enquire about other SAS posts available.

Interested? Join our Webinar on 11th March 2024, to find out more: Click on the link below:

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c6e87a0e-560c-4dfc-a011-964b20b6c558@10efe0bd-a030-4bca-809c-b5e6745e499a

Informal enquiries should be directed to [email protected] 

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise.  Post may close early due to volume of applications.For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues.We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.