Would you like to live and work in - England? - GREATER MANCHESTER

Would you like to
  live and work in
  England?

                  The NHS is looking for GPs to work in the area of
                                   GREATER MANCHESTER

NHS England Gateway reference: 07953

INTRODUCTION
    The National Health Service in England is running an international recruitment
    campaign for family doctors. In England these are called General Practitioners or
    GPs. We plan to recruit around 2,000 GPs from overseas by 2020. They will work
    alongside GPs we train in England to develop an exciting range of health services
    away from hospitals and in local community settings.
    This brochure explains the importance of GPs in providing healthcare to our population. It tells you about the
    application process and what to expect when you apply. We are recruiting GPs for many areas across England.
    This brochure gives you an idea of the benefits and opportunities available to you if you chose to work in
    Greater Manchester.

    WHY WORK AS A GP IN ENGLAND?
    GPs in England are the foundation of the NHS. They are usually the first person
    a patient turns to for help and they deal with a whole range of health problems.
    They are general experts in the whole field of medicine for adults and children.
    They manage the healthcare of all their patients, including acute illness, long term
    conditions and mental health problems.
    GPs usually work in practices, often leading teams which include nurses, healthcare assistants, practice
    managers, receptionists and other staff. Practices also work closely with other healthcare professionals,
    such as health visitors, midwives, pharmacists, physiotherapists, mental health services and social care services.

    GPs provide continuing medical care for patients in the community or they will refer patients to hospital clinics
    for further assessment or treatment by specialists. Nine out of 10 NHS patients are seen in English general
    practice, and nearly nine out of 10 patients rate their experience of their GP practice as good. Because GPs
    often lead the continuing development of the NHS in England, we are investing an additional £2.4bn a
    year into general practice by 2021. The money is being used to recruit more doctors and other healthcare
    professionals, improve buildings and extend the use of information technology so general practice can offer
    more and better services to meet people’s needs.

    Any GP recruited under the international recruitment programme and working in the UK before 29 March
    2019 will be able to stay and enjoy the same rights and benefits as now and qualifications of EU doctors will
    continue to be recognised if they were obtained before 29 March 2019. Recruitment will go beyond March
    2019 and while we do not know details of a future immigration system yet, we will make clear how it applies
    to this programme as soon as possible.

    Many GPs choose to work in England because of the attractive salaries and benefits. But the work offers
    much more: the chance to extend your clinical experience as part of a team of 1.3 million NHS employees,
    all of whom are proud to work for a ‘national treasure’ and many of whom have come to England from
    across the globe.

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GENERAL PRACTICE AND YOU
• If you choose to apply to work as a GP in Greater Manchester you will be supported with dedicated
  training programmes, help with meeting language requirements and in meeting the standards of the
  national Induction and Refresher (I&R) Scheme.

• You will have an opportunity to meet with staff from the recruiting practices and to learn more about
  them and the local areas. This will help you and the practices decide if this is the best place for you to
  live and work.

• Practices involved in this recruitment scheme will be offering attractive and competitive salaries.

• You and your family will be offered help to relocate to the area and continued support while you settle
  into your new community.

THE CANDIDATE PROCESS
If you apply to be a GP in England this is the application process you will follow:

  STEP
            An initial conversation in your own country with the recruitment agency for the area you are interested
   1        in working in and some background checks (including police checks).

  STEP      You will be asked to take an English test organised by the recruitment agency. The agency will use

   2        the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Occupational English Test (medicine
            version) proficiency test for people wishing to study or work in English speaking countries.

  STEP      You will have an interview in your own country by Skype. You start your registration with the General

   3        Medical Council (GMC). The GMC is the organisation which sets standards for doctors in the United
            Kingdom. You need to be registered with the GMC and be on the GMC’s GP Register to work as a GP
            in England. You will be invited to complete a self-assessment to help identify any training needs.

  STEP
            You visit your chosen area to find out more about where you will be working and to meet other
   4        international GPs. You will have a second interview and an assessment of your learning needs.

  STEP
            Once you pass your second interview you will be able to join the programme. You will be allocated to a
   5        GP practice within the region.

  STEP      You will be provided with a minimum of three months of training and observation in your employing

   6        practice to prepare you for the I&R assessments and improve your English language skills. You will then
            spend a minimum of six months treating patients with supervision and support from a senior GP at
            your practice.

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THE NHS OFFERS A
    COMPETITIVE PAY PACKAGE FOR GPS
    Once you have gained entry to the National Medical Performers List without conditions you can expect to
    earn a salary of between £68,000 and £72,000 per year. This salary is the same across all parts of the NHS in
    England excluding London where you will receive additional funds to help with the increased living costs there,
    known as London weighting.

    Alongside your salary there are many other financial benefits including paid maternity and paternity leave,
    parental and carers leave.

    THE NHS IN ENGLAND
    The National Health Service was founded in 1948, based on the principle that
    good healthcare should be available to all, regardless of wealth.

    With the exception of some charges, such as prescriptions, optical services and dental services, the NHS in
    England remains free at the point of use for all UK residents.

    In 2014, the Commonwealth Fund declared that in comparison with the healthcare systems of 10 other
    countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland
    and the US) the NHS was the most impressive overall. The NHS was rated as the best system for its efficiency,
    safety, effectiveness, co-ordination and patient-centred care.

      The NHS covers                                           It deals with more than
        54.3M PEOPLE                                             1M PATIENTS
      in England                                               every 36 hours

      The NHS employs                                          And has more than
                                              JOBS
        1.2M PEOPLE                                              40,500 GPs

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LIVING IN...

GREATER MANCHESTER

                 An exciting,
                diverse region
               offering a warm
                  welcome...

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HEALTH SERVICES IN
    GREATER MANCHESTER
    On 1 April 2016, Greater Manchester took charge of the £6 billion
    spent on health and social care in its 10 boroughs, following its
    devolution deal with the Government. The city-region was also
    given an extra £450 million to help transform services.

    Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership was formed to oversee
    this. It is made up of all the NHS bodies, councils, the voluntary, community and
    social enterprise sector and Healthwatch organisations across Greater Manchester.
    THE PLAN
    The Partnership’s plan ‘Taking Charge’ has four main aims:

    • A fundamental change in the way people and our communities take charge of – and responsibility for –
      their own health and wellbeing, whether they are well or ill.
    • Local care – teaming up doctors, nurses and other health professionals with social care so when people do
      need support it’s largely in their community, with hospitals only needed for more specialist care.
    • Hospitals across Greater Manchester working together to share expertise, experience and efficiencies so
      that our citizens can benefit equally from the same standards of specialist care.
    • Other changes which will make sure standards are consistent and high across Greater Manchester, as well
      as saving money.

    The aim is for some big benefits by 2021, including the following:
    • 1,300 fewer people dying from cancer.
    • 600 fewer people dying from cardiovascular disease.
    • 580 fewer people dying from respiratory disease.
    • 270 more babies weighing more than 2.5 kilograms, making a significant difference to their
      long-term health.
    • More children reaching a good level of social and emotional development with 3,250 more children ready
      for the start of school at five.
    • Supporting people to stay well and live at home for as long as possible, with 2,750 fewer people suffering
      serious falls.

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LOCATION

               Greater Manchester

                                        Rochdale
                               Bury
                   Bolton                  Oldham

                        Salford
           Wigan                           Tameside
                                  Manchester

                            Trafford    Stockport

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GREATER MANCHESTER
    Diverse, welcoming, original, modern, connected, and so much more. This is Greater Manchester. When you
    arrive here, you’ll notice the humour, the warmth and the collaboration – we get things done here. Together.

    Greater Manchester is made up of 10 metropolitan boroughs: the cities of Manchester and Salford, then
    Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside and Glossop, Trafford and Wigan. Each location has its
    own unique landmarks, museums and attractions, easily accessible via exceptional transport links across
    the region.

    Greater Manchester is a fantastic place to live and further your career in general practice. We have a vibrant
    and resilient economy built on a can-do, collaborative attitude and a cool and innovative creative scene.

    An affordable alternative to the congested south of England, Greater Manchester is home to some of the
    country’s leading state schools, while the trail-blazing £6 billion health and social care devolution deal will offer
    fantastic opportunities to grow your career as well giving you a great quality of life.

    GENERAL PRACTICE IN GREATER MANCHESTER
    Many people have more contact with their GP practice, local pharmacy, dentist and optometrist than any other
    health service. There are around 500 GP practices across the region. Greater Manchester Health and Social Care
    Partnership launched its primary care strategy in 2017. It has committed an extra £41m in GP practices over the
    next four years and has introduced primary care standards to encourage services to work together more closely.

     FOR LIVING
    Manchester was named by The Economist Intelligence Unit in 2016 as one of the world’s 50
    most liveable cities, ahead of London, New York and Rome.

    The stunning Peak District, the Lancashire hills and the green Cheshire plains are on your doorstep. There are
    three national parks within easy reach of Greater Manchester – perfect for walking and cycling.

    Greater Manchester boasts world-class sporting facilities including the Aquatics Centre, Regional Athletics
    Arena, National Squash Centre, National Taekwondo Centre and National Cycling Centre.

    Famous for its numerous concert, live music and performing arts venues. Manchester is home to the world-
    famous Hallé Orchestra, the BBC Philharmonic in Salford, the Albert Hall and the O2 Ritz Arena. The city’s
    bi-annual International Festival has a global reputation for cutting-edge partnerships.

    With new restaurants, bars and cafés opening weekly, the city region is one of the UK’s most exciting food
    destinations and there’s something to suit all tastes.

    Shopping centres at Manchester Arndale and the Trafford Centre offer an unrivalled selection of international
    brands combined with the best of British.

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FOR WORK
Greater Manchester has a deep heritage in science, innovation and entrepreneurship. The National Institute
for Health Research Manchester Biomedical Research Centre connects world-leading researchers, based at
the University of Manchester, and three NHS hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, with a joint vision to drive
forward the transformation of scientific breakthroughs into life-saving treatments and care for patients.

We are working on some radical innovations that will not only change the lives of people in Greater
Manchester, but across the globe. Work on genomics and cancer, led by world experts and the Greater
Manchester cancer board, aims to dramatically advance precision medicine in the treatment of cancer.

We want Greater Manchester to be the safest and most effective place in the world to receive medicines
and are working with companies that develop and trial them.

We’re also home to Health Innovation Manchester, which aims to cut waiting times for new drugs, improve
the city’s health record and put Manchester’s bioscience industry on the world stage.

 EDUCATION
There is a wide range of primary (5-11 years) and secondary schools (11-18 years) providing full-time education
across the area. According to the Sunday Times Schools Guide 2018 (which identifies the highest-achieving
schools in the UK, ranked by their recent examination results), 77 Greater Manchester schools are listed in the
top 2,000 in the country.

There are a number of fee paying independent schools mostly located in the South Manchester / North
Cheshire area.

There are also specialist colleges for those who are aged over 16, offering everything from academic
qualifications to arts, cookery and construction courses.

Manchester has one of the largest student populations in the UK. The University of Manchester, Salford
University, Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Law and the University of Bolton,
among many other institutions, are all located in the region.

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HOUSING
     Each of the 10 boroughs that make up Greater Manchester has their own distinct character with city-centre
     apartments, suburban family homes, historic market towns and its pretty villages and, on average, residential
     property prices are considerably cheaper than London.

      TRANSPORT
     Thanks to an integrated transport network Greater Manchester is one of the most accessible cities in the UK for
     both national and international visitors.

     MANCHESTER AIRPORT
     Manchester Airport is an international airport, the third busiest airport in the UK. More than 60 airlines ensure
     Greater Manchester is directly connected to more than 200 destinations including Europe, Northern Europe,
     the Middle East, China, Canada and the United States.

     Manchester Airport has its own train station and is only 15-20 minutes from the city centre by direct rail link.

     ROAD
     Greater Manchester is well connected to the rest of the UK via excellent motorway links. The M60 ring road
     connects the city to motorways north, south, east and west.

     COACH
     National Express and Megabus provide services from all over the country into Chorlton Street Coach Station in
     the heart of the city centre.

     TRAIN
     Manchester is a hub for railways in the north west. Manchester itself has two main railway stations, Manchester
     Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria.

     Piccadilly is the major station and direct services operate from here to most parts of the country including
     London, Euston, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Plymouth, Bristol, Cardiff, Nottingham and Scotland.
     Victoria is the smaller station. It provides extra services to Liverpool and Leeds, and regional services across
     Greater Manchester.

     TRAM
     Metrolink is Greater Manchester’s tram service, which serves the city and beyond. It’s the UK’s largest light-rail
     network, covering nearly 100 kilometres of track with 90 stops.

      WEATHER
     Manchester has a generally mild climate with no extremes. The warmest months are July and August with
     an average temperature of 20°C; the coldest months are December, January and February with an average
     temperature of 4°C.

     On average there are 152 days per year with rain and an average of 87 centimetres of rain per year.

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MORE INFORMATION
If you would like more information about our international recruitment programme or about living
and working in Greater Manchester the following websites will be useful:

     Visit Manchester – www.visitmanchester.com
     Lonely Planet Manchester Guide – www.lonelyplanet.com/england/northwest-england/manchester
     Things to do in Manchester by Creative Tourist – www.creativetourist.com/manchester
     Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership – www.gmhsc.org.uk
     Day out with the kids – www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/things-to-do/north-west/greater-manchester
     Manchester City Council – www.manchester.gov.uk

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Published April 2018 by NHS England