Peterborough NHS Trust

PETERBOROUGH NHS TRUST RECRUITMENT EVENT Issue 1 Peterborough NHS TRUST Recruitment Event Permanent Vacancies 2016 PETERBOROUGH AND STAMFORD NHS TRUST APPLY TODAY: INFO@PRIMARYCAREREC.COM Peterborough NHS Trust Working in partnership with Primary Care Recruitment Ltd About Peterborough NHS Trust Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation employs 4,019 staff across its two sites.as well as Peterborough, the Trust also delivers services to patients from South Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire and Leicestershire, both at Peterborough City Hospital and Stamford and Rutland Hospital. The new hospital is a 611 bed acute hospital and has brought improved services and facilities to the city such as An emergency centre A dedicated women s and children s unit More renal services Large intensive care unit A new respiratory investigations facility An expanded cardiac unit new radiotherapy service 57 per cent of beds are in single rooms with en-suite Wards are four-bedded bays, each with their own bathroom New hostess services for patient meals Peterborough also scored high in the latest CQC report (Care Quality Commission) Why Peterborough NHS Trust? Peterborough NHS Trust is a dynamic and forward thinking trust located approximately one hour away from Stansted airport, with excellent public transport links to London central. The trust offers a dynamic, innovative and stimulating working environment. With modern equipment and a flexible approach to role development and skill mix, you can enjoy a broad range of career options and the opportunity to challenge your personal abilities, realize your potential and be rewarded for your efforts. Choose a Trust with a high CQC Peterborough also scored high in the latest CQC report (Care Quality Commission) this is an independent report ranking the following: Are the services safe, are they effective, are they caring, are they responsive to needs, and are they well led? The New Peterborough NHS Trust The new hospital is a 611 bed acute hospital. The Trust as a whole treats around 25,000 patients a year and employs more than 4,000 staff. Page 1

PETERBOROUGH NHS TRUST RECRUITMENT EVENT Issue 1 2 Nursing in Peterborough Within their friendly and supportive culture, the Peterborough NHS trust staff make the time to help you learn and develop whatever your specialty. They listen to your views because they count on you and want you to have a say in the future of the Trust. Through listening to their staff the Trust have introduced Flexible working including parttime, job share, flexi hours, and shifts to suit your out-of-work commitments Holiday play-schemes Staff support for parents and carers with paternity, maternity, adoption and carers leave Complementary therapies, counselling and fast-track physiotherapy through their staff health centre Team briefs, Factsheet and Pulse Magazine to keep our staff informed Personal development plans Key Worker Housing Initiative The Trust also offers one of the most competitive Salary and Benefits Packages currently among UK Trusts. Have a look at what the Peterborough NHS Trust can offer you if you choose to make the move. INTERVIEW FOR PETERBOROUGH NHS TRUST Email us your CV in English to get a copy of our comprehensive Interview preparation pack today. Send your CV in English to info@primarycarerec.com Peterborough NHS Trusts Strategy: Delivering excellence in care; in the most efficient way; in hospitals where it is great to work Salary and Benefits Package at Peterborough NHS Trust Salary: band 5 starting salary, around 1,505 net/month (Approximately 1,900 net/month) UK based nurses 500 upfront towards accommodation Support from a dedicated Nurse Educator for overseas nurses (with over 13 year experience) Tailored staff induction training programme for up to 8 weeks Advanced English course during Induction Overseas nurses 700 upfront towards accommodation and travel hospital residence will be available. NMC Registration Fee costs compensated 110 1 flight to Home country after 6 months Financial Assistance to cover transport costs to Physical Interview.

PETERBOROUGH NHS TRUST RECRUITMENT EVENT Issue 1 3 PETERBOROUGH CITY CENTRE Peterborough has many local places of interest within reach and is a great base for touring. Head south to Cambridge with its magnificent colleges and courtyards and many historic buildings. Travelling to London The city has a direct link to Stansted Airport and is only one hour by train from London Central Living in Peterborough Cost of living in Peterborough Everything from rent, utilities, transport and even eating out in Peterborough are all well below average UK rates. Read more on the cost of living in Peterborough here http://www.numbeo.com/cost-ofliving/city_result.jsp?country=united+kingdom&city=pe terborough LOCATION FACTS 1 hour from London by train Top 3 places to live for London commuters FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT www.primarycarerecruitment.ie EMAIL info@primarycarerec.com Peterborough is a vibrant city with plenty of things to see and do. In a recent 2015 poll Peterborough was named in top three best places to live if commuting to London Peterborough is in the north west of Cambridgeshire bordering the counties of Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. Stamford is located 15 miles to the north of Peterborough. Situated between East Anglia and the East Midlands, the city is at the centre of one of the fastest developing regions in Europe. It offers a wide range of housing, education, sporting, leisure, and commercial facilities. Here are some of the selling points of Peterborough City The city is only an hour on the train London The city has a direct link to Stansted Airport Variety of Shops and local market Multiplex Cinema/ Bowling alley/rowing and outdoor sporting activities (sports centre next to the hospital) Beautiful Norman Cathedral/ Close to Rutland water an area of outstanding natural beauty Rent, Cost of Living & Commuting Time The cost of living is quite low and affordable as a nurse if you re considering living in Peterborough According to the 2014 Lloyds Bank survey, Peterborough is in the top three when it comes to offering the best deal for commuting to London when looking at the difference between average house prices, cost and time of commuting, and annual salaries. The Lloyds Bank report states that the average house price in Peterborough is 182,114, whereas in central London buyers can expect to pay up to 722,000. The average London salary is just under 47,000, meaning that people choosing to live in Peterborough and commute to London can buy a house for just 3.4 times their average annual earnings. The cost of rail fares for the travel was also relatively small Finding Accommodation There s a wide range of housing available in the city center and the surrounding townships of Orton, Bretton and Werrington. If you're looking for rented accommodation the range available is equally extensive. There are furnished city centre flats, bedsits and rooms. Because Peterborough is a growing city there are many new housing developments in the area. The new Hampton township currently under construction will provide a further 5,000 houses to the city

PETERBOROUGH NHS TRUST RECRUITMENT EVENT Issue 1 4 Sports & Leisure Sports facilities include an all weather stadium for field and track events, squash courts, astro turf hockey pitch, tennis courts, several indoor swimming pools and a summertime lido, a parachuting and flying centre, gliding club, public and private golf courses, shooting clubs, cricket, rugby and football pitches and an ice rink. Entertainment Peterborough has plenty to offer for entertainment and nightlife. In the city center the Broadway area is the focus for a lively night out with late night bars and clubs. Broadway also houses the Broadway theatre for live entertainment and cinema and the 13 screen Showcase cinema is situated just outside the city centre. The Key Theatre, on the banks of the River Nene provides a wide range of live entertainment all year with a pantomime at Christmas. The Cathedral is used for many concerts and festivals with the week-long English music festival in July one of the summer highlights in the city's music calendar. Tolthorpe Hall, home of the Rutland Open Air Theatre and the popular Stamford Shakespeare Company. Between June and August three Shakespearean plays are produced in the setting of a beautiful glade within grounds of the hall. There are many local arts groups, amateur dramatics, operatic and musical societies. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT www.primarycarerecruitment.ie EMAIL info@primarycarerec.com

PETERBOROUGH NHS TRUST RECRUITMENT EVENT Issue 1 5 The Portuguese Festival AROUND TOWN We are also pleased to announce that the third edition of the Portuguese festival will take place on July 2016 in Peterborough. The festival will host Stalls of Portuguese Gastronomy, pastry, wines, beers, cheeses, Charcuterie, Animation for Children, Music and much more...bring your family and enjoy 2 days of the best of Portugal. Getting to the UK We will assist with your travel arrangements to Peterborough by providing meal costs, and transport between the airport and Hospital on your travel date. We will appoint a consultant to deal with you on an individual basis from the time you contact us. Our clinical consultant who has over 13 years experience in nursing and healthcare in the UK and Ireland, will provide you the most valuable clinical advice available. Portuguese Community Peterborough already has a huge Portuguese community and Portuguese culture is embraced and celebrated by the Trust. Considering moving to Peterborough yet? It is normal to have still doubts about how much planning and preparation is involved in moving to the UK. Primary Care Recruitment have trained recruitment consultants located throughout the EU with over 10 years of experience in healthcare recruitment. Our recruiters will make the process feel seamless for you to relocate to the UK and will help you every step of the way from your initial interview preparation, to finding your new accommodation, and getting started in your first weeks of induction at your new Trust. This is how we PCR can help you pursue your future nursing career at Peterborough NHS Trust if you choose to make the move. Relocating to the UK Our Recruitment Consultants will help you every step of the way from advising you through your NMC process to organizing flights, and accommodation in your new city. We will organize your interview with NHS representatives in your home country! (we also provide the flexibility of Skype Interviews) We provide you with a comprehensive Interview Preparation Pack to ensure you the highest rate of success with Peterborough NHS Trust! We will Negotiate the best contract for you including salary and benefits We will assist with your Professional Nursing Registration (NMC) We will assist with your relocation: from sourcing your new home in Peterborough, to arranging subsidized accommodation (When Applicable). Interview Preparation Pack Our comprehensive Interview Preparation pack equips you with all the need to know clinical scenarios, written assessments, and Scenario Questions you ll expect to go through to give you the highest chance of success.

PETERBOROUGH NHS TRUST RECRUITMENT EVENT Issue 1 6 Testimonials From Peterborough Nurses Finally have a read of what some of our current candidates have to say about working in Peterborough NHS Trust, living in Peterborough City, and the recruitment process with PCR Ltd. Name: Diva Medeiros, S.Miguel-Azores Occupation: General Medical Nurse at Peterborough NHS Hospital Peterborough is a multicultural city, so by working in PCH I frequently come into contact with people of different nationalities, something I really appreciate! Every shift is a challenge, but thankfully I have a professional and very friendly team that I can count on. PCR was a great help when I left my country and island. Interviews by skype and their proactive attitude are some of the positive aspects that set them apart. I'm here for a while already and we still keep in touch! Thank you again and keep up the great work! Name: Nuno Baia Occupation: General Medical Nurse at Peterborough City Hospital Everything has been great so far, a lot of us are searching for a house and they give us a lot of support in that. The hospital seems great, everyone is always trying to make us feel very welcome and they showed support all the time. We already have a lot of paperwork to cover... I think everything is in the right path and I m really enjoying to be here and I m expecting only good things from the Trust... We ll be in touch... How to Apply If you re interested in being interviewed for Peterborough NHS Trust Primary Care Recruitment will be hosting live & Skype interviews every month in 2016. We will be interviewing on behalf of Peterborough NHS Trust for Nurses in the following fields. Theatre A&E MAU Please send your CV in English to info@primarycarerec.com to be contacted by one of our dedicated local recruitment consultants today. Make your first step towards and exciting career in one of the most prestigious NHS Trusts in the UK, Apply for Peterborough NHS Trust today. Keep in touch with Primary Care Recruitment Also check out some of our other future interview dates for our other NHS Trusts by clicking on the link below. Check our other job offers If you re interested in being interviewed for any of the following offers simply submit your CV in English to info@primarycarerec.com and one of our local recruitment consultants will contact you