A-TEAM @ THE SPRING EDITION OF MEDICAL JOB FAIRS

Get a professional & financial upgrade in 2012!

If you are looking for a new job this year, A-Team can help you find a suitable one.

We will be glad to have a face-to-face relaxed conversation in the following locations:

Sofia, Bulgaria – 10^th &11^th of March – Hotel Rodina

Budapest, Hungary – 18^th of March – Danubius Hotel Gellért

Warsaw, Poland – 24^th of March – Hotel MDM

Katowice, Poland – 25^th of March – Qubus Hotel Prestige

Porto, Portugal – 31^st of March – Hotel Premium Porto

Lisbon, Portugal – 1^st of April –Holiday Inn Lisbon Continental Hotel

Bucharest, Romania – 28^th & 29^th of April – University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Naples, Italy – 6^th of May – Ramada Naples Hotel.

Come and meet us personally so that we can discuss about your career perspectives and the ways you can access very attractive professional opportunities in countries like: United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, and Australia.

MEET A-TEAM AND YOUR CAREER CAN FLOURISH THIS SPRING!

Success. Psychiatrists start NHS training posts

A-Team is glad to announce that on February 1, four Psychiatrists recruited by our team of medical recruitment consultants started employment and training in two NHS trusts. These doctors, who took part in interviews in Budapest late last year will not only gain experience in the NHS, but will be able to build a career there by gaining UK qualifications.

The recruitment process involved an English screening, CV screening, the completing of an application form, with successful candidates being invited for interviews.
Interviews took place in our recruitment centre in Budapest and were conducted by a panel of 7 Psychiatry consultants, taking doctors through 3 separate assessment stages. The 3 stages consisted of an interpersonal interview, where doctors had to talk about themselves and also about what assets and skills make them good psychiatrists. In another stage, doctors were presented with a case study and were asked to participate in a role play. They were required to interview a patient,demonstrating their language, communication and diagnostic skills. A third stage involved doctors undertaking a written exam, where they could present their clinical and communication skills. This stage of the interview process was included on the day to highlight the importance of of note taking skills as a tool for the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric patients.

Those doctors offered placements achieved high marks in all the stages. The 3 months following the interviews were spent registering doctors with the GMC, applying for work permits, and completing various pre-employment checks requested by the Trust.

 

The truth is that there are still a lot more psychiatrists required in the UK. As in much of the western world, illnesses such as depression and anxiety are becoming more common. Children and the elderly are also suffering, with about 20% of those age groups being affected from various treatable conditions. This link (http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/help-information/mental-health-statistics/  ) clearly highlights those issues facing both the UK, and the world today, and give an idea of what Psychiatrists working in the NHS have to deal with.

At A-Team, we believe in long term employment solutions, by providing permanent positions, and where possible, enabling doctors from other countries to integrate into the NHS by providing them with an element of training….not just employment.

There are still many positions available, so we await the CV’s of doctors with 3-4 years experience and excellent English. Our friendly consultants and Language teachers are here to help you take the first step towards your career in UK Psychiatry.

We are also interested in hearing from other PCT’s who may have staff shortages.  Please let us know and we can provide you with more details on how we can be part of your recruitment solution.

A-Team Medical Recruitment is currently looking for a:
Junior Consultant / Researcher
For our Budapest office

A-Team Medical Recruitment is an International Recruitment Company with focus on the placement of Healthcare professionals from Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Poland in the UK and Ireland.

The job holder will have to meet the followin criteria:
Requirements: University degree, Proficiency with PC and good presentation skills      Excellent written and spoken English. Romanian language knowledge is an advantage
Experience in HR or Recruitment administration is an advantage

Skills & knowledge: Results focused and goal orientated, Dedicated and confidential
Excellent interpersonal skills, team player, Good organisational and communication skills, Good self planner and able to work independently, Well-organized personality, accurate and attentive to details, Customer service focus – must have.

Support in assignment handling:
Research work: Manages research activities on Healthcare professionals, Screening of the applications, schedule the interviews, Maintaining and developing excellent long term communication with candidates via all channels, Ensure that all recruitment deadlines and service delivery expectations are met, Keeping informed on registration and immigration regulations that impact on the business – assist candidates

Administrative candidate handling: Maintaining company database, Ensures that system records are accurately recorded and cross-checked, Receives and screens spontaneous applications and telephone calls, Assist in recruitment administration relating to Romania and Hungary, Communicating with other international A-Team offices as needed to facilitate placements, Supports the specific recruitment and selection process, Support in organising and managing interview events in Romania and Hungary.
Support in sales & marketing: Preparing the job advertisement, Development of marketing materials: booklets, website, Building links with Universities/language schools to establish a pipeline of potential candidates, Support in sales presentations

Administration support: Provides administrative support and office management for the company, Manages reporting documents and activities, Active participation in specific research projects (Executive search), General office support.

What you can expect from us:

A chance to work in a truly multinational company, as part of a young and dynamic team
Great opportunities for career development
Attractive salary package, performance bonus (the details and exact amount of salary is going to be discussed during the final interview)
Top office facilities and equipment

Please send us a detailed CV and a motivation letter in English and Hungarian to emese.batizan@ateamhr.com. The deadline for applications is 20 February.

For more information about A-Team, please visit www.ateamhr.com

Accident & Emergency Doctors needed for Chertsey NHS hospital

St. Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey is looking for Middle Grade doctors with at least 4 years of post-graduate experience in Emergency Medicine. The hospital is situated 30 miles south west of central London and 10 miles from Heathrow Airport.

The main centres of population served by the hospital are Woking, Weybridge, Chertsey, Staines and Walton on Thames. Originally St. Peter’s Hospital was built to serve casualties of the Second World War. Over the years, the Hospital has been rebuilt, developed and extended to include maternity services, a department/clinic area and a new theatre complex.

In the early 1990s, the Duchess of Kent Wing which includes the Post Graduate Education Centre and modern well-equipped wards was opened. A new A&E, ITU and Orthopaedic Unit opened in the Summer of 1998 and a £1.5m upgrading of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit was opened in 2005. In 2006 two new wards were built onto the Duchess of Kent Wing.

If you are an A&E doctor who wants to make the most out of this professional opportunity and to work in a reputable NHS hospital situated very close to London, please urgently send an e-mail to laurentiu.marc@ateamhr.com. The number of positions is limited so do not hesitate to contact us or to recommend your colleagues who might be interested!

Source: BBC News

Emergency call as Romania austerity protests escalate

“Romania’s government has called an emergency meeting after growing violent protests against austerity cuts.

It comes as dozens of people were injured for the second day running in clashes between demonstrators and riot police in the capital Bucharest.

The rallies in Romania began four days ago to support an official who had quit in protest against health care reforms.

But the protests have since widened to include general discontent with the government’s policies.

The alliance of opposition parties has called for early elections.

Unlikely catalyst

On Sunday, at least 13 people were injured in Bucharest near University Square – the venue of Saturday’s violence.

Demonstrators threw stones at riot police, who again responded by firing tear gas.

A number of people were arrested, with officials saying that most of the trouble makers were young football fans.

The unlikely catalyst for the latest demonstrations was the resignation of popular health official Raed Arafat.

The Palestinian-born doctor came to Romania in the 1980s, and is a well-known and much-liked figure, due to the practical changes he made to improve the emergency services, the BBC’s Nick Thorpe reports.

Dr Arafat stepped down as deputy health minister last Tuesday, after a series of public attacks against him by President Traian Basescu, our correspondent adds.

Dr Arafat opposed government measures to partially privatise Romania’s shaky health care system.

President Basescu later announced that he was scrapping the unpopular reform, but that has failed to soothe the demonstrators’ anger, our correspondent says.

He says they are now calling for Mr Basescu to resign and hold early elections.”

I have just come back from Athens after a visiting various organisations and individuals. I think there is an assumption among some that as Greece is going through some major economic challenges, Greek healthcare staff would automatically be queuing up to relocate to the UK or Ireland. I managed to speak to the Greek Medical Association, recruitment agents, practicing doctors and language teaching and testing facilitators.  The messages are mixed.

Earlier this year Athens witnessed demonstrations and riots as it emerged just how bad the economic situation was for the country.  The knock on effects on individuals is now becoming a reality with increased austerity measures and a very gloomy future.   That said I did feel a bit confused as certain sectors seemed to be quite optimistic or defiant of the situation.  Their view was that “life is good and they are earning plenty of money.  Much more than in the UK”.

This is quite different to the medical applicants from Eastern and Central Europe who are still under extreme economic pressure in their own countries and the opportunity to earn a “decent wage” is hard.

After all the Greece is simply “Gods own country” steeped in history and beauty and very relaxed way of life.

There is a well developed private healthcare system in Greece and many healthcare professionals are part of.  Those that are, seem to be doing very well for themselves and will probably not be looking to move any time soon.

The systems in place for doctors is different again when it comes to specialty training.  There are gaps in the process and it can take a longer time for a doctor to complete the various steps of the training.  Alongside this and the freeze on recruitment for public positions there may well be some groups of doctors that will welcome the chance to work abroad.

Time will tell but I expect that the movement of healthcare professionals isn’t going to be as much or happen as quickly as people imagine.  I certainly think it will happen and in certain age groups and specialties.  If you would like to find out more about my visit and the views of the various organisations please send an email to harry.harron@ateamhr.com

Harry Harron

Harry Harron | Director | A-Team Health Recruitment Ltd