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Northern Ireland - A great place to work, a great place tolive Welcomefrom the Clinical Director, Emergency Medicine

Thank you for your interest in working as a Consultant The Trust can offer you many benefits both on a professional in Emergency Medicine at , Newry and personal level. We recognise and celebrate staff based in the Southern Health & Social Care Trust, contribution and are committed to supporting staff to develop which is part of the Health & Social Care system in their skills and expertise further, providing you with the . This brochure gives you an overview opportunity to pursue a fulfilling career. of our Trust, providing you with an insight into the Daisy Hill Hospital is a busy medium sized District General variety of services we deliver to patients not only in Hospital located in a beautiful part of the world. You can Emergency Medicine but across the Trust; and a be sailing on the lough, mountain biking in a forest park or taste of what life in Northern Ireland is like. climbing the Mourne Mountains one day, and saving lives the next. I have recently taken up the post of Clinical Director for Emergency Medicine in the Southern Trust and am excited This is an exciting time to join our dynamic team of dedicated, about taking on the challenge of continuing the excellent work highly skilled and welcoming professionals. of the Department, yet also aspiring to develop and shape For an informal discussion about working as a Consultant in services fit for future demands. Emergency Medicine, please contact me 0044 (0)28 3861 2607 The Southern Trust prides itself in the delivery of high or email [email protected] or standards of Emergency Care to the local community. If you to apply for our current opportunities please go to are passionate about first rate quality patient care, service www.HSCRecruit.com improvement and continuous professional development, Thank you again for your interest and we look forward then the Southern Trust is a good fit for you. to receiving your application. The role requires a talented clinician; either starting out in their career or already established who can contribute to the team and assist in the delivery of our future vision for Emergency Medicine in the Southern Trust. We work closely as a unit providing support, learning and encouragement, in a friendly and open environment. The team has strong working relationships with other Departments and Professions across Dr Gareth Hampton, the Trust, which further enhances our Emergency Service. Clinical Director, Emergency Medicine This information pack will provide you with further details regarding the job, the benefits of working for the Trust, as well as giving you a flavour of what it’s like to live in Northern Ireland. In addition, there is information for doctors who are interested in coming to work and live in the UK and perhaps are considering working in Health & Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland.

This information pack contains the following:

INFORMATION ABOUT THE SOUTHERN TRUST 02

WORKING FOR US – WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU 12

LIVING AND WORKING IN NORTHERN IRELAND 15

DETAILS OF CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES 21 02 366,000 people served (2nd largest population in NI)

10,784 staff employed across all job groups

annual budget THE of almost SOUTHERN £565m

TRUST

The Southern Trust provides integrated A HIGH-PERFORMING TRUST hospital, community and primary care services The Trust performs well against current to the areas of Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon, Coleraine Commissioning Plan standards and targets Dungannon, South Tyrone, Newry and Mourne Ballymoney within the region: Limavady

across the southern part of Northern Ireland. Derry~Londonderry Ballymena • the highest throughput with 61.9 admissions per Larne The region is largely rural, dotted with busy bed & the shortest average length of stay Magherafelt towns and picturesque villages, and includes Strabane Antrim Carrickfergus • the lowest hospital cancellation rates over the last the spectacular Mourne Mountains. Daisy Hill Newtownabbey 5 years and the lowest Did Not Attend (DNA) rates Cookstown North Down Belfast Hospital is located in the busy city of Newry, Castlereagh Ards Omagh

which is itself situated within a designated Area Lisburn of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Dungannon Craigavon Down Fermanagh General acute in-patient hospital services are located at Armagh Banbridge Craigavon Area Hospital and Daisy Hill Hospital, and acute Newry & Mourne mental health and learning disability in-patient hospital services are located in the Bluestone Unit, also on the Craigavon Area Hospital site. Working in collaboration with GPs and other agencies, Trust staff provide locally based health and social care services in Trust premises, in people’s own homes and in the community. 03 A TRADITION OF INNOVATION The Trust has received a number of local and national awards for innovative approaches to improving the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of care delivery, including:

PATIENTS GO WITH THE FLOW TELEPRESENCE TECHNOLOGY TO ROBOT MAKE LIFE EASIER FOR STROKE PATIENTS IMPROVING PATIENT SAFETY THROUGH HOSPITAL AT HOME E-DISCHARGE FOR OLDER PEOPLE

LEADING THE WAY IN PAEDIATRIC TRAINING UK’S FIRST DEDICATED HEALTH VISITOR FOR MULTIPLE-BIRTH FAMILIES DAISY HILL PIONEERS BABY HEART SCREENING CRAIGAVON LUNG CANCER TEST RADIOGRAPHERS PROJECT RECOGNISED AS TOP IN UK LEARNING DISABILITY CRISIS RESPONSE 04

WHAT OUR STAFF SAY ABOUT THE TRUST Some key findings from the latest survey of Southern Trust staff reveal that: • 80% of staff feel satisfied with the quality of work and patient care that they are able to deliver (the NHS national average is 76%) • 67% of staff said they would recommend the Trust as a place to work (NHS national average is 54%) “We are committed to listening and learning from staff and involving them in shaping services, so it is encouraging that we scored highest in Northern Ireland and above the UK average for employee engagement.”

Francis Rice Southern Trust Chief Executive (Interim) Click here to see the full staff survey results http://www.southerntrust.hscni.net/about/3413.htm 05

VISION, VALUES & PRIORITIES

OUR VISION OUR VALUES OUR PRIORITIES Deliver safe, high-quality health and social care • To treat people fairly and with respect • Providing safe high quality care services, respecting the dignity and individuality • To be open and honest and act with integrity • Maximising independence and choice for our patients and clients of all who use them. • To put patients, clients, carers and community This vision is underpinned by the Trust’s values, at the heart of all we do • Supporting people and communities to live healthy lives and to improve • To value staff and support their development which shape what we do and how we do it. their health and wellbeing to improve our care • Being a great place to work, • To embrace change for the better valuing our people • To listen and learn • Making best use of resources • Being a good social partner within our communities

For more information, visit our Website - http://www.southerntrust.hscni.net/ or you can follow us on 06 OUR HOSPITALS The Southern Trust has two main hospital sites which are Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry, and Craigavon Area Hospital, . Together they serve a population of over 360,000. We are continually updating facilities to ensure state-of- the-art care environments for all service users and staff. • New paediatric units are being constructed at Daisy Hill Hospital and Craigavon Area Hospital to support implementation of the Trust’s Changing for Children strategy. • The paediatric unit at Daisy Hill Hospital will provide a dedicated paediatric theatre and recovery area to facilitate elective paediatric surgery; a 19-bed ward and an ambulatory area. The unit at Craigavon Area Hospital will provide 19 beds, an ambulatory area and an outpatient area.

CHKS Top 40 Hospitals In 2016, for the fifth consecutive year, both Daisy Hill and Craigavon Area Hospital – our acute hospital network – have been named one of the UK’s top facilities in the CHKS Top 40 Hospitals programme, which recognises achievements in healthcare quality, improvement and performance.

Queen’s University Belfast Teaching Hospitals Both Daisy Hill Hospital and Craigavon Area are Queen’s University Belfast Teaching Hospitals, offering high-quality clinical placements to medical students as part of the student doctor undergraduate programme.

Supporting your CPD You will have access to the Trust’s Medical Education Centre, which boasts excellent library facilities provided in association with the Medical Library at Queen’s University, Belfast. There is access to electronic online medical databases, such as Med-line and Cochrane, and regular teaching sessions take place in the Medical Education Centre. 07 2015-16 DAISY HILL 59,608 HOSPITAL Outpatient The Hospital is an essential part of the hospital network provided by the Attendances Southern Trust. Its natural catchment is a rural population stretching from (Consultant Led) Castlewellan in the north to Banbridge, Kilkeel, Newry and Armagh through to Louth in the Republic of Ireland. Daisy Hill Hospital is one of the best- performing hospitals in Northern Ireland in meeting the 4-hour Emergency 1,803 Department waiting time target, as set by the Department of Health. Babies Born SERVICES AT DAISY HILL HOSPITAL INCLUDE:

• 24 hour Emergency Department • ENT and Paediatrics 8,889 • Maternity Department • Coronary Care Unit Elective Inpatient and • Special Care Baby Unit • Surgical High Dependency Unit Day Case • Inpatient beds in Medicine, • Day Procedure Unit Stroke, Rehabilitation, Surgery, Admissions • Radiography Department Gynaecology, • Specialist Renal Services 50,069 Emergency Daisy Hill Hospital is responsible for undergraduate medical teaching for fourth-year students onwards and our Consultants participate in these Department programmes. It is also recognised for pre-Membership training of Junior Attendances Doctors, who are supplied by NIMDTA (Northern Ireland Medical Dental & Training Agency), for successful mentoring and supervising of both compulsory and elective periods. It is also a centre for Final MB and MRCS examinations. There are opportunities to develop research activities involving clinical work. 08

CRAIGAVON AREA HOSPITAL

Craigavon Area Hospital is the main acute hospital within the Many additional specialties are represented as outpatient services, Southern Health and Social Care Trust providing acute services including Ophthalmology, Neurology, Maxillo-Facial and Plastic to the local population. The current bed complement is distributed Surgery, Orthodontic and Special Dental Clinics. over the following specialties: The Macmillan Building provides dedicated accommodation for Oncology and Haematology outpatient clinics and day procedures. • General Surgery • Gynaecology It is also the designated Cancer Unit for the Southern Area. A new Pharmacy Aseptic Suite is currently at design stage and will be • Urology • Paediatrics, including Surgery, located beside the Cancer Unit at Craigavon Area Hospital. It will Urology & ENT • General Medicine be used to prepare chemotherapy treatments, biologic therapies • Geriatric Acute • Special Care Babies and total parental nutrition. • Dermatology • ENT A 74-bed psychiatric facility acute inpatient care facility, the • Intensive Care • Haematology Bluestone Unit, is also located on the Craigavon Area Hospital site. • Cardiology • Emergency Medicine (ED) • Obstetrics • Trauma & Orthopaedics

09 EMERGENCY MEDICINE There are two Emergency Departments in the Southern Trust – one in Daisy Hill Hospital and one in Craigavon Area Hospital. Opportunities currently exist for both newly-qualified and experienced Emergency Medicine Consultants to join a dynamic team with an excellent reputation.

The Departments are busy units, with around 81,000 attendances to Craigavon and 50,000 attendances to Daisy Hill in the past year. Both units see a broad range of conditions and provide a wide range of experience for medical staff. The Trust also has a Minor Injuries Unit in Dungannon.

MEDICAL STAFFING LEVEL IN THE DAISY HILL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Daisy Hill Hospital Activity Review for new Emergency Dept. attendances: Numbers Junior Doctors complement is: Year Attended 40 2 1 2015/16 50069 2 hours covered 3 General Locum Emergency 2014/15 45437 2 Speciality by a regular Foundation Practitioner Appointment Nurse 2013/14 41207 Consultants Doctors pool of GPs Year 2 trainees trainees at Training Practitioners 2012/13 39376

MEDICAL STAFFING LEVEL IN THE CRAIGAVON AREA HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Craigavon Area Hospital Activity Review for new Emergency Dept. attendances: Numbers Year Attended 4 12 2015/16 81005 2 1 Specialist Rotational Junior Emergency 2014/15 77528 Associate Speciality Doctors in training Nurse 2013/14 72994 8 Registrars (5 Foundation Year 2, 2 General Consultants Specialists Doctor (ST4+) Practitioners, 3 ST1, 2 ST3) Practitioners 2012/13 71760

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WHAT OUR DOCTORS SAY ABOUT WORKING HERE

My name is Hayder Dyer and I am currently a Specialty Throughout my career in Northern Ireland, and Doctor in Emergency Medicine with the Southern Health particularly in the Southern Trust, I have been able to and Social Care Trust. I’m based now at the Craigavon avail of training and continuing professional development. Area Hospital, but have also worked in Daisy Hill The HSC Trust offers world-class medical training with Hospital. I’m originally from Dubai in the United Arab plenty of opportunities to grow and develop your career. Emirates, but I chose to complete my higher medical “It is a well-resourced department with education at Queen’s University in Belfast. I am in the fortunate position that I am able to balance work and home life. Northern Ireland is a lovely and professional, dedicated medical and I joined the health service in Northern Ireland as a unique place to live. My family and I very much enjoy nursing staff who help make my job easier.” trainee and I have to say the training and support I outdoor recreations in the form of parks, forests and the received is second to none and, in my opinion, world- places of outstanding natural beauty that are abundant class. Settling into a new life and a new role can be in Northern Ireland – particularly in the Newry area, challenging but I have worked with great colleagues where you are in a city yet not far from the splendour and I have great friends who have been incredibly of the countryside and mountains. The Northern Irish approachable and helpful throughout the process of people are friendly and welcoming, and in everyday life adjustment to my new life in Northern Ireland. endeavour to treat everyone with dignity and respect.

Emergency Medicine in Daisy Hill Hospital is an I would, without hesitation, definitely recommend attractive option for Doctors. It offers exposure to Northern Ireland as a good place to live, raise a family a range of different clinical cases in a highly supportive and work. and conducive learning environment. It is a well- resourced department with professional, dedicated medical and nursing staff who help make my job easier. I hear a lot of colleagues say they enjoy working in Daisy Hill. 11

I’m originally from South Africa and currently a The training was very well organised and co-ordinated Consultant Anaesthetist in the Southern Trust. through the Royal College in London, with contributions from the College in Dublin. I was able to spend rotations When I first came to the UK, I’d never worked abroad in numerous hospitals, each specialising in a particular before. My first offer of an appointment from London area of anaesthesia. was in Northern Ireland. I was apprehensive at first, “The encouragement of senior colleagues but I accepted the post. In 2002 I arrived in a cold and The encouragement of senior colleagues and grey Belfast, and I’m still here. Consultants was invaluable to me throughout this time and consultants was invaluable to me and gave me confidence about practising my chosen throughout this time and gave me confidence The first thing that struck me was how incredibly friendly specialism. After training, I was offered a Consultant and genuine the people were. On my first Christmas post in my chosen hospital. That was four years ago. about practising my chosen specialism.” Day I had twenty offers for lunch with families I’d just met. I was immediately made to feel part of the team. I consider myself very fortunate to have trained and worked in Northern Ireland. I came here as a married After two years in internal medicine, I expressed an guy and now have two children who are happily interest in anaesthesia, and interviews were arranged to progressing through school and doing well. I’m glad help me apply to join the training scheme. The support to call this part of the world my new home. was phenomenal from so many different people. That was the start of an incredible seven years as a senior I would encourage any doctor looking for a new house officer and later as a registrar. experience or career challenge to consider Northern Ireland. The training facilities here are great. The support is incredible. And the ‘craic’ inside and outside of work is phenomenal! 12 WORKING IN THE SOUTHERN TRUST: WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Our doctors play a vital role in the care and treatment of our patients, and in return you can expect an environment that treats you as a valued member of the Trust and will support your professional development. We offer excellent terms and conditions plus a wide range of policies and schemes aimed at providing an exceptional working environment. Key benefits include:

EXCELLENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Basic working week of 40 hours split across 10 Programmed Activities (PAs). Part-time hours/job share may also be considered.

• Salary for the post is £76,001–£102,466 per annum pro rata, paid directly into your UK bank account on the third clear banking day before the end of the month. A recruitment premium may be payable to the successful candidate.

• The post participates in a 1:8 rolling rota, which currently offers a pay supplement of 5%.

• Paid annual leave starts at 32 days per annum rising to 34 days after seven years’ completed service as a Consultant. In addition you will be entitled to 10 statutory/public holidays each year.

• This post has an attractive study leave entitlement of up to 30 days’ paid leave with expenses in any period of three years.

• The HSC Pension Scheme / HPSS Superannuation Scheme is available to all staff. When you start working for the HSC Trust you are automatically enrolled in this, unless you decide to opt out. This is one of the leading pension schemes available and further information may be obtained from the HSC Pension Service Website at www.hscpensions.hscni.net Applicants who are already members of the Scheme may continue with their current arrangements. 13

RE-LOCATION EXPENSES INDUCTION & ORIENTATION JOB PLANNING The successful applicant may qualify for relocation All newly appointed doctors receive a formal, We operate a fully electronic job planning system expenses in line with Trust policy (see p.14). structured induction to provide essential that is available for all permanent consultant and information in relation to their professional SAS doctors. and clinical responsibilities, as well as mandatory RECOGNITION OF training within their area of work. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE HR POLICY A named clinical supervisor will be responsible A wide range of Trust Human Resources Policies are Where an appointee has verified equivalent-level for ensuring that all induction requirements and available, which include the following components: experience, recognition of this will be made through mandatory training is completed, and that you’re remuneration at a higher point of the payscale therefore ready to settle in to your new role. • Flexible Working and Work-Life Balance – as appropriate. we recognise the value and importance of proper work-life balance, and offer a number of flexible PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT working arrangements. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL (MENTORING AND SUPERVISION) DEVELOPMENT (CPD) • Local gym membership – we offer discounted You will have access to professional support for membership for staff at local health & fitness The Southern Trust is committed to helping you induction, mandatory training and ongoing mentoring facilities. develop professionally and fulfil your career and supervision. The Trust’s medical mentoring • Equality of Opportunity – we actively promote ambitions. There is a wide range of CPD scheme can be viewed on the Southern Docs equality of opportunity and we value diversity opportunities available, which will be discussed website (password 2012): in the workplace. with you upon commencement in post and during appraisal meetings. http://www.southerndocs.hscni.net/wp-content/ • Salary Sacrifice Schemes – these typically uploads/2016/01/Medical-Mentoring-Guidance- support, for example, childcare or purchase of The Trust will provide: Nov2015.pdf items such as bicycles for Cycle to Work initiatives, • mandatory training necessary for the safe and enable you to choose to have some of your provision of services REVALIDATION salary diverted to these before tax & National Insurance deductions. • education and training necessary for service The Trust has a dedicated revalidation support developments within your clinical area team that ensures all doctors have an annual • Excellent Employee Health & Well-being appraisal with a trained appraiser and supports Support – through various Trust initiatives • professional development opportunities to ensure all doctors through the process. The Trust has also you have every opportunity for progression, • Free Parking across Trust sites – a convenient appointed corporate, Consultant and SAS leads such as access to Certificate of Eligibility for and very popular benefit for appraisal and revalidation. Specialist Registration (CESR), medical leadership training, plus research opportunities. • Clinical supervision • Work based learning and reflective practice The Trust is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. 14

HELPING YOU SETTLE INTO LIFE AND WORK IN NORTHERN IRELAND

RE-LOCATION EXPENSES • assistance with setting up a UK bank account and getting a National Insurance number (essential for The successful applicant will be able to benefit working in the UK), as required SUPPORTING DOCTORS FROM from Trust Re-location Policies, which offer a range of support including: • assistance with registering with a local general OTHER PARTS OF THE UK, EUROPE practitioner (GP) and dentist AND OVERSEAS • travelling and subsistence expenses, including a single flight to Northern Ireland from country • information on local shopping areas and the public All staff within the HSC Trust enjoy excellent terms of origin (Economy) transport system and conditions, as well as a wide range of policies • contact with other overseas Trust staff who have and schemes aimed at providing a good working • removal of personal effects to Northern Ireland joined our teams environment. For doctors from other parts of the UK, based on receipted expenditure Europe and overseas, there are many benefits to The above is accurate at the date of publication working in Northern Ireland, including: RE-LOCATION SUPPORT PACKAGE and may be subject to change. • the opportunity to experience living and working • support with language test costs in the UK OTHER SUPPORT • support with initial two months’ rental / deposit • outstanding free education system for primary costs, recoverable from salary over a maximum The British Medical Association (BMA) doctors’ and secondary/grammar levels of 12 months or, where available, provision of union can also offer unique support to overseas hospital accommodation on a time-limited basis doctors. Its ‘Preparing to work in the UK’ service • excellent quality of life and low cost of living, enables members to access immigration advice including much lower rents and property prices • salary advance, to a maximum limit, repayable tailored specifically to doctors, along with other career (Northern Ireland residents report significantly over a maximum of 12 months. products such as clinical and non-clinical e-learning greater purchasing power) (The above is not exhaustive: the Trust will have the discretion to apply some flexibility to meet organisational and individual requirements.) modules, tools and resources. • experience of a devolved national healthcare For more information on BMA membership system – one of the most developed in the world SUPPORT ON ARRIVAL and support contact [email protected] • training and development, including the As a doctor from outside Northern Ireland coming to opportunity to pursue Royal College qualifications work in the Southern Trust, we will seek to support • access to research you in your early days of employment. We will therefore aim to provide: • acquisition of new skills and techniques • a welcome event to introduce you to the Trust, HELPFUL LINKS • a diverse population and health needs in which and key staff to gain experience www.southerntrust.hscni.net/ • full induction programme incorporating • good standards of pay and working conditions professional and social support https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/ • access to social and recreational events for http://www.gmc-uk.org/ international doctors and their families 15

Northern Ireland is located on the In addition to a great many attractive and historic LIVING & island of Ireland and is administratively villages, the Southern Trust area comprises busy part of the United Kingdom. towns including Armagh, Craigavon, Portadown, Belfast is the capital city. Lurgan and Banbridge, plus the city of Newry itself. WORKING IN Each, in their own way, provides a snapshot of the range and variety that life in Northern Ireland has to offer. The country is easily accessible, with NORTHERN For individuals and families alike, a fantastic lifestyle beautiful scenery, picturesque is on offer here, with high-quality affordable housing, IRELAND towns, mountainous regions some of the best schools in Northern Ireland, plus and stunning waterways excellent sport and recreational activities. Living in all within easy reach. Newry offers small-style city life with the feel of a strong local community – yet within the hour you can be in Belfast or Dublin. In line with the rest of the UK, the local currency is the Pound Sterling (GBP, £).

We have an equable climate of generally mild winters and relatively cool summers – with perhaps less sunshine and more rain than other parts of the UK.

We have one of the lowest crime rates among industrialised countries, and on average people here report themselves as feeling safer than the rest of the UK.

In September 2016, the Office for National Statistics wellbeing survey named Northern Ireland the happiest place in the UK.

View of Warrenpoint from Flagstaff viewpoint in County Down 16

Mourne Mountains, Marble Arch Caves, The Mac, Beacon of Hope, Newcastle Co. Fermanagh Belfast Belfast

WHAT NORTHERN IRELAND CAN OFFER YOU

Northern Ireland is a highly desirable location in which to live and work, with an excellent education system, efficient public transport, a world-class healthcare service and affordable property. Great emphasis is placed on quality of life here, and our people are renowned for their friendliness and the warm welcome we extend to all visitors.

Giant’s Causeway, Co. Antrim

LANDSCAPE AND ATTRACTIONS You can cross Northern Ireland by car in about two hours – north to south, or east to west – and in between there’s a rich variety of scenery, cultural attractions and leisure opportunities. Get into the great outdoors and you’ll find dramatic coastlines, castles, mountains, lakes, some of the best golf courses in the world, superb fishing, water sports, walking trails, scenic drives and historic landmarks.

Royal County Down Golf Course, Newcastle We have many fine restaurants, cinemas, theatres, galleries, arts and entertainment centres. 2012 saw the opening of the new Titanic Centre in Belfast – Europe’s leading tourist destination – and the new visitor centre at the Giant’s Causeway. Peace Bridge, Murlough Beach Derry-Londonderry at Newcastle, Co.Down In 2013 Derry/Londonderry was the inaugural UK City of Culture. Wherever you go in Northern Ireland, you’ll find museums, visitor centres, historic castles and natural attractions to inspire. We also have some of the most spectacular beaches in Europe. Game of Thrones® is filmed at various locations throughout Northern Ireland, including Banbridge, a town in the Southern Trust area, and there are guided tours allowing you to immerse yourself in all things Westeros! For more information, visit www.discovernorthernireland.com Titanic Belfast 17 COST OF LIVING Northern Ireland is recognised by the British Council as having the lowest cost of living in the UK (or Ireland). Property prices in Northern Ireland remain well below those in other UK locations and in the Republic of Ireland. Restaurant Prices in Newry are As well as much lower rents and property prices, the cost of transport, groceries and entertainment are all lower in Northern Ireland. Northern 23.82% Ireland residents report greater purchasing power. lower than in London (www.numbeo.com) Click here for a more detailed comparison between Northern Ireland and London. http://tinyurl.com/j3hs45f Groceries Prices More specifically, Newry offers a wide range of high-quality housing and Rostrevor Festival Irish Dancing in Newry are accommodation options – both rental and for purchase – from modern flats to family homes. 15.17% lower than in London (www.numbeo.com)

On average a flat in Newry will cost around £490 to rent a month Queen’s University Belfast Hillsborough Oyster Festival compared with over £2,600 in London Victoria Square Shopping Centre, Belfast Carlingford Lough - Fishing for Oysters & Mussels (www.numbeo.com)

A DIVERSE CULTURAL HERITAGE On average a house in Newry Northern Ireland has a diverse cultural heritage. The 2011 will cost around census shows that the resident population of Northern Ireland stood at just over 1.8 million residents. About 4.5% of those £550 residents (81,314) were born outside of the UK or the Republic to rent a month of Ireland. This represents an increase of nearly 200% in since compared with over the 2001 poll. Religious and cultural organisations cater for many nationalities, faith and ethnic groups throughout Northern Ireland. £4,330 in London (www.numbeo.com)

Newry Canal Mela Festival, Belfast 18

SPORT Whether you’re a spectator or a participant, Northern Ireland has something for everyone – from world-class golf to angling, hill walking, boating, cycling, athletics, tennis, swimming and so much more. Newry itself can offer high-quality sporting facilities including a new sports centre, golf courses, cycling and athletic clubs as well as Gaelic football, rugby and soccer clubs. Sailing, windsurfing and mountain biking are also on your doorstep.

Warrenpoint Golf Club, Warrenpointy Mountain biking at Rostrevor

SHOPPING From major high-street names to one-off boutiques, from inner city shopping to out-of-town convenience, from supermarkets to artisan food producers, you’ll find it all here. Newry is well known for shopping and provides two large shopping centres but also numerous boutiques, attracting not only shoppers from the North, but South of the border as well.

Narrow Water Crafts Fair Quays shopping and leisure complex centre mall in Newry

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT There are arts and entertainment festivals and events throughout the year featuring internationally renowned acts as well as local home-grown talent, plus many excellent, award-winning restaurants. Newry has a vibrant nightlife with great entertainment, excellent restaurants and cafes, as well as traditional bars and modern pubs. It is a relaxed, compact city, with a reputation as a great shopping destination, drawing shoppers from as far away as Cork.

Exhibition at Bagenal’s Castle, Newry Narrow Water Castle, Warrenpoint 19 TRANSPORT: GETTING HERE & GETTING AROUND

BY AIR Northern Ireland is served by flights into Belfast International Airport, George Best Belfast City Airport and City of Derry Airport. Scheduled air services operate from nearly all main UK airports, and there are many direct flights from European cities. Major airlines operate scheduled services from the US and Canada to Belfast International Airport via UK and Republic of Ireland airports. Additionally, there are charter flights direct from New York and Toronto to Belfast. Dublin airport is another option to consider when travelling to Northern Ireland. Newry is only about an hour’s drive away.

BY FERRY From Scotland to Northern Ireland in an hour! Northern Ireland has first-class ferry connections with Scotland, England and the Isle of Man from the Port of Larne and Belfast Harbour.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT With Translink’s integrated Ulsterbus, Metro bus (within Belfast) and NI Railways public transport system, you can reach every corner of the country within a couple of hours. For more Black Taxi, Belfast City Hall information, visit www.translink.co.uk

TAXIS Taxis or minicabs are an economical option for short journeys in all towns and cities. In Belfast, taxi ranks are also available. These are generally in the city centre or at some points of entry, and are London-type black cabs.

Belfast International Airport Belfast City Hall 20

A WARM WELCOME

If you are excited about the possibilities of working in the Southern Trust in Northern Ireland, we will be delighted to hear from you. We promise a very warm welcome to everyone who joins our team, and we will do everything to ensure your move here is seamless, and you and your family quickly settle and feel at home. We currently have exciting opportunities for anyone interested in working as a Consultant in Emergency Medicine in Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry. Please see overleaf for post details.

If you would like any additional information about this post, the Specialty, the Trust or working in Northern Ireland, please contact our Clinical Director Dr Gareth Hampton on Tel: 0044 (0)28 3861 2607 or the Medical Staffing Office on Tel:0044 (0)28 38 614204. 21

CONSULTANTS IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry, Northern Ireland Ref No: 73817035

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is seeking to appoint highly For more information and to apply: motivated and clinically focused Consultants in Emergency Medicine in www.hscrecruit.com Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry. Visit: Email: [email protected] A great place to work - The Trust can offer you an action packed career in a busy, friendly and professional Emergency Department, supporting Telephone: 0044 (0)28 3756 4199 you to reach your full potential whether you are just embarking on your career as a Consultant or developing it further. This post offers an For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Gareth Hampton, exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team with an excellent reputation. Emergency Medicine Clinical Director, on 0044 (0)28 3861 2607 or [email protected] A great place to live - Do you want a better quality of life with affordable living and natural beauty right on your doorstep? Northern Ireland can Closing date: Tuesday 11th April 2017 at 12:30pm. offer you this; come and discover one of the world’s best kept secrets. Please note Interview by Video Conference is available. Hours: Full time (part time hours/job share may be considered). WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER Salary: £76,001 - £102,466 pa pro rata. A recruitment premium may be payable to the successful candidate.

A great place to work, a great place tolive Thank you for your interest.