# Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) Fellowship in General Adult Psychiatry and Older Adult Psychiatry - LW > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Fife. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/portfolio-pathway-formerly-cesr-fellowship-in-general-adult-psychiatry-and-older-adult-psychiatry-lw/7199c9e5-b524-4e41-aacb-c9805791329b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/portfolio-pathway-formerly-cesr-fellowship-in-general-adult-psychiatry-and-older-adult-psychiatry-lw/7199c9e5-b524-4e41-aacb-c9805791329b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Fife - **Town:** Kirkcaldy - **Region:** East of Scotland - **Country:** Scotland - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Psychiatry - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £64,158 - £99,975 - **Contract type:** Fixed-term - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-06-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T12:27:36.339Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=236454 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=236454 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhsfife.org ## Job Content FULL TIME (10 PA, with an 8 DCC and 2 SPA split) Fixed term post for 3 year Salary Scale – £64,158 - £99,975 per annum Are you a talented International Psychiatrist looking to boost your career in the UK through a GMC-approved sponsorship scheme? We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, committed, and talented psychiatrists to gain experience via the Portfolio pathway, previously known as Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR). NHS Fife has created a number of CESR Fellowship posts in General Adult Psychiatry and Older Adult Psychiatry. These support entry into Specialist register through the Portfolio pathway. This then enables you to act as a substantive NHS consultant. Time would be allocated for this, along with CESR-specific support. We have a track record of supporting our substantive Specialty Doctors through this process, as well as a CESR tutor and Royal College Evaluator leading this scheme. Design of the CESR Fellowship scheme Our 3 year programme is specially designed to provide international psychiatrists with all the necessary support including visa sponsorship, relocation support, and bespoke mentoring to suit individual portfolio needs to achieve CESR in their required field.The scheme will give candidates exposure to various clinical settings to develop necessary knowledge, skills, and experience – a GMC requirement to gain entry into specialist register. There should be opportunities for participation in clinical governance. Candidates will remain on the programme for at least three years (subject to a satisfactory progression).The doctor will be given a specific job plan with special interest sessions which help to cover the needs of the GMC criteria for Knowledge, skill and Experience needed for specialist register. To be eligible for the programme, you must have at least 3 years training in Psychiatry with a formal qualification like M.D.(Psychiatry) or other Postgraduate qualifications which were gained after a period of training and qualifying examinations and is recognised by GMC. You must also be currently engaged in clinical practice over the last 12 months and meet GMC’s Evidence of knowledge of English requirements. Candidates previously refused GMC registration through alternative routes including PLAB will not be ordinarily considered for the programme. Key Benefits - Sponsorship for full GMC registration - Opportunities to gain experience of working in specific clinical placements, tailored to the individual’s work experience against Specialty Curriculum requirements, including in-patient and community work, as well as gaining experience in variety of psychiatric sub-specialties that may be required to reach Consultant status (depending on the candidate’s existing experience) - Bespoke learning plan and scheme designed with clinical experience and supervision in all keyareas and components of expected competencies including Clinical and Communication skills, Teaching, Research, Psychotherapy, Leadership and Management and Clinical Governance. - 2 SPA (non-clinical sessions) to allow the doctor sufficient time to develop their CESR portfolio - Study leave allowance - Active educational programme, including a CESR-specific teaching programme. - A local CESR tutor - Dedicated clinical and educational supervision - Regular review of CESR portfolio by Educational Supervisor. - Active peer group of fellow clinicians en route to CESR - Relocation package up to GBP £8,000 Visa sponsorship is available for this post, if necessary. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website and the Health and Care Worker visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Successful candidates will be provided with a certificate of sponsorship, thus will be eligible to apply for full registration with the GMC and a license to practice at time of post commencement. Contact for further details:Dr. Pritha Dasgupta, Consultant psychiatrist and CESR tutor- pritha.dasgupta@nhs.scotDr. Jacqueline Drummond, Consultant psychiatrist and interim clinical director- Jacqueline.drummond@nhs.scot NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. ## Job Details FULL TIME (10 PA, with an 8 DCC and 2 SPA split) Fixed term post for 3 year Salary Scale – £64,158 - £99,975 per annum Are you a talented International Psychiatrist looking to boost your career in the UK through a GMC-approved sponsorship scheme? We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, committed, and talented psychiatrists to gain experience via the Portfolio pathway, previously known as Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR). NHS Fife has created a number of CESR Fellowship posts in General Adult Psychiatry and Older Adult Psychiatry. These support entry into Specialist register through the Portfolio pathway. This then enables you to act as a substantive NHS consultant. Time would be allocated for this, along with CESR-specific support. We have a track record of supporting our substantive Specialty Doctors through this process, as well as a CESR tutor and Royal College Evaluator leading this scheme. Design of the CESR Fellowship scheme Our 3 year programme is specially designed to provide international psychiatrists with all the necessary support including visa sponsorship, relocation support, and bespoke mentoring to suit individual portfolio needs to achieve CESR in their required field.The scheme will give candidates exposure to various clinical settings to develop necessary knowledge, skills, and experience – a GMC requirement to gain entry into specialist register. There should be opportunities for participation in clinical governance. Candidates will remain on the programme for at least three years (subject to a satisfactory progression).The doctor will be given a specific job plan with special interest sessions which help to cover the needs of the GMC criteria for Knowledge, skill and Experience needed for specialist register. To be eligible for the programme, you must have at least 3 years training in Psychiatry with a formal qualification like M.D.(Psychiatry) or other Postgraduate qualifications which were gained after a period of training and qualifying examinations and is recognised by GMC. You must also be currently engaged in clinical practice over the last 12 months and meet GMC’s Evidence of knowledge of English requirements. Candidates previously refused GMC registration through alternative routes including PLAB will not be ordinarily considered for the programme. Key Benefits - Sponsorship for full GMC registration - Opportunities to gain experience of working in specific clinical placements, tailored to the individual’s work experience against Specialty Curriculum requirements, including in-patient and community work, as well as gaining experience in variety of psychiatric sub-specialties that may be required to reach Consultant status (depending on the candidate’s existing experience) - Bespoke learning plan and scheme designed with clinical experience and supervision in all keyareas and components of expected competencies including Clinical and Communication skills, Teaching, Research, Psychotherapy, Leadership and Management and Clinical Governance. - 2 SPA (non-clinical sessions) to allow the doctor sufficient time to develop their CESR portfolio - Study leave allowance - Active educational programme, including a CESR-specific teaching programme. - A local CESR tutor - Dedicated clinical and educational supervision - Regular review of CESR portfolio by Educational Supervisor. - Active peer group of fellow clinicians en route to CESR - Relocation package up to GBP £8,000 Visa sponsorship is available for this post, if necessary. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website and the Health and Care Worker visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Successful candidates will be provided with a certificate of sponsorship, thus will be eligible to apply for full registration with the GMC and a license to practice at time of post commencement. Contact for further details:Dr. Pritha Dasgupta, Consultant psychiatrist and CESR tutor- pritha.dasgupta@nhs.scotDr. Jacqueline Drummond, Consultant psychiatrist and interim clinical director- Jacqueline.drummond@nhs.scot NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Evidence of Knowledge of English (This requires an average score of at least 7.5, with a score of at least 7.0 in each area (speaking, listening, reading and writing) under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Occupational English Test (medicine version) for doctors who score at least a ‘B’ in each domain - Satisfactory fitness for employment including Occupation health clearance and PVG clearance - Ability/willingness to travel as required by the duties of the post. **Desirable** - Higher than minimum score in IELTS/OET - A full current driving licence/car driver. ### Academic **Essential** - Participation in research or clinical audit to improve clinical care. - Participation in departmental teaching **Desirable** - Formal research training; Completion of research project; Publication in a peer reviewed journal. - Formal training in teaching methods; Certificate in teaching. ### Experience **Essential** - At least three years’ full-time equivalent postgraduate training, including experience in the relevant psychiatric specialty. - Continuous engagement in clinical practice over the last 12 months (at least 3 of last 5 years) up until application to GMC for full registration. **Desirable** - Previous experience of working in the NHS. ### Management **Essential** - Understanding of management issues including medical discipline; clinical governance, service planning and willingness to contribute to the activity of the NHS Fife. - Understanding of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement **Desirable** - Additional qualifications in interpersonal skills, organisation or Medical management. - Delivery of a patient safety or quality improvement project ### Qualifications **Essential** - MBBS or equivalent. - MRCPsych /equivalent postgraduate qualification in psychiatry - Eligible for recognition (if required, following standard training) as Approved Medical Practitioner with regard to Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2002. **Desirable** - MRCPsych and other degrees including Ph.D. in relevant speciality. - Approved Medical Practitioner with regard to Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2002. ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Understanding of the CESR route and evidence to support intention to apply through this route - Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and make decisions - Excellent written and oral communication & listening skills. - Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively - Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team - Empathy to the needs of patients suffering from mental health issues and or in pain. - High level of competence in the clinical aspects of Psychiatry and evidence of an ability to develop new skills and train colleagues as appropriate. - Good information technology and administrative skills. **Desirable** - Near completion or completion of CESR application to GMC - Knowledge of working in the NHS ## Documents - [NHS Fife - Fife Information Pack (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1154054&JobId=236454) - [NHS Fife - Specialty Doctor 2025 T & C's (DOCX, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1154053&JobId=236454) - [F - 236055 - Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) Fellowship in General Adult Psychiatry and Older Adult Psychiatry - Job Pack (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1154052&JobId=236454) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.