Clinical Fellow Post available in
CAMHS Inpatients
We are excited to offer the opportunity for a full medical fellowship within the specialism of Psychiatry. This is a two year structured programme which will be tailored to individual interests will create the perfect opportunity for Fellows to learn, develop and gain experience working alongside highly experience medical colleagues and other clinical professionals.
NHFT is able to offer direct sponsorship through the GMC and will work with you to make your transition into the NHS as easy as possible.
Our processes will ensure assessment of each applicant to ensure that they meet the entry requirements as stipulated in our GMC Sponsorship commitment.
The International Clinical Fellowship Scheme aims to enrol IMGs who have already completed a postgraduate degree in mental health in their home countries. The candidates therefore would already be trained psychiatrists and would have achieved the necessary competencies in the discipline of mental health to enable them to practice safely within our services.
It is essential that all candidates submitting an application for this role possesses the following minimum requirements:
Medical practitioners will already have over three years of clinical experience in Psychiatry. This will be at least three out of the last 5 years
Those applying for GMC Sponsorship must remain in clinical practice for the 12 months immediately preceding the date the application for GMC registration is made. Clinical Observerships are not considered medical practice.
Achieved a minimum score of 7.0 in all 4 categories of the Academic UKVI International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an overall score of 7.5. You must take this test at one of the approved SELT Consortium test centres. ielts.org . The only exception is candidates who are nationals of a country where English is the first and native language and who graduated from a country where English is the first and native language.
Candidates will be required to be in Good Standing with their respective Medical Councils in their home countries
Candidates will be expected to provide evidence of progress towards, or success in obtaining a relevant postgraduate qualifications from their respective institution.
Be eligible for a Tier 5 visa and meet employment, pre-employment clearances as required by law to work in UK.

WHAT NHFT CAN OFFER YOU:

Experience of working in the National Health Service
Good standards of pay and working conditions
An approved structured programme with opportunities to gain exposure to six psychiatry specialties including General Adult, Old Age, Child and Adolescent, Forensic, Learning Disability and Medical Psychotherapy
Through a co-ordinated, multi-disciplinary approach, gain a thorough understanding of the treatment of patients in psychiatry within both inpatient and community settings
Support, supervision and mentorship from clinical supervisor to help candidates develop their skills alongside a bespoke development plan that is designed to achieve the agreed learning objectives and outcomes
Pastoral support to support with relocation to the UK and commencement in a new post
Enhancement of competencies in line with Good Medical Practice as outlined by GMC
Enhancement of skills which can be utilised on completion of the programme
Opportunity to become section 12 approved
Work under the approved practice setting in a structured programme with sufficient safeguards in place to ensure the standards set out in GMC’s Good Medical Practice are met
NHFT is a community mental health trust which has been rated as “Outstanding” by CQC since 2018 and are proud winners of several national awards including “Trust of the Year” and being recognised for its commitment to staff engagement, equality and diversity and innovation in mental health.
Candidates will need to demonstrate they possess the values of NHFT and that they place high quality care of patients at the heart of what they do. We are looking for the successful candidate to be able to have communication and interpersonal skills necessary and work effectively with colleagues as part of a team.
We are looking for individuals who have a genuine interest in psychiatric care and who are committed to ensuring the best possible patient experience and that the care their receive is safe and high quality.
Candidates who are offered a placement will be sponsored to obtain GMC registration and facilitate the application for an appropriate visa to work in the United Kingdom. Should you be successful, you will expand on your understanding of the field of psychiatry, adding valuable professional experience to your résumé.
We expect that interviews will be taking place mid March 2023.
We look forward to hearing from you #TeamNHF

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