Living and Working in Yorkshire
Calderdale
Calderdale incorporates the towns of Halifax, Brighouse, Hebden Bridge and Todmorden. Traditionally, it was known for it's textiles industry facilitated by the rapidly running streams and rivers in the steep sided valleys which characterise the area. The stone built towns and villages nestle in the Pennines overlooked by high moors, making this an ideal base for outdoor pirsuits.
For the cultured mind there are several Theatres and Cinema's in the area, with the main centres of Leeds and Manchester less than an hour away.
Calderdale Royal Hospital
The Calderdale Royal Hospital is approximately 1.5 miles south of Halifax town centre and was one of the country’s first PFI hospitals. It opened its doors to patients in April 2001. It is part of the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (attained in August 2006) and the Trust serves a population of around 420,000 people.
CRH has 240 beds for Medicine and Elderly including provision for a Medical Assessment Unit, Rehabilitation and an Acute Stroke Unit. Consultants staff the department with expertise in Cardiology, Care of the Elderly, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Haematology, Neurology, Palliative Care, Respiratory, Rheumatology and we have a visiting Renal Physician.
We have an excellent daily lunchtime teaching programme, comprising MRCP, X-ray teaching, Care of the Elderly meeting, Grand round and Medical meeting. The Associate RCP Tutor, Dr Rob Marshall organises a weekly/ twice weekly PACES teaching. Dr Karen Goodman is RCP Tutor for Calderdale.
Single or married accommodation is usually available (modern flats and 2-3 bed roomed houses) within a few minutes walk of the Hospital. All residences have standard facilities.