• Job Description

  Req#: C9259-23-2017?language=en&page=1822&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  LOCUM CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN IN DIABETES AND ENDOCRINOLOGY

  8 PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES

  We are seeking to appoint an 8PA (0.80 WTE) locum consultant physician in Diabetes and Endocrinology (D&E) at Whipps Cross Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust. The post holder will work as part of a team of five Diabetes and Endocrine consultants to support provision of inpatient and outpatient care for patients with general medical, diabetes and endocrine problems. The post holder will also be supporting the general medicine on call roster. Full registration with the GMC is essential.

  The post holder will support provision of inpatient care for patients with metabolic and general medical problems, and outpatient care for patients with diabetes or endocrine presentations. Furthermore, the appointee will be expected to contribute to and lead to development and expanding diabetes and endocrine care within the hospital and the community. The post holder will actively contribute to the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff. The post holder will be expected to partake in the general medical on call rota.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will support provision of inpatient care for patients with metabolic and general medical problems, and outpatient care for patients with diabetes or endocrine presentations. Furthermore, the appointee will be expected to contribute to and lead to development and expanding diabetes and endocrine care within the hospital and the community. The post holder will actively contribute to the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff. The post holder will be expected to partake in the general medical on call rota.

  The D&E department provides inpatient and outpatient care, offering an extensive range of specialist clinics. There are specialist clinics in antenatal diabetes, paediatric transition, insulin pumps, diabetic foot, and lipid disorders. There is also an expanding community-led diabetes service, predominantly for our type 2 diabetes population. There is a site-based weekly radiology MDT meeting, and regular attendance at the Barts radiology MDT. The department has highly experienced clinical nurse specialists in diabetes. Ward and outpatient work is supported by a full complement of junior doctors. A regular multi-disciplinary governance meeting is in place. There is also a weekly journal club, with regular input from external speakers.

  About us

  Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

  The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

  Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

  We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

  Date posted

  14 August 2023

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  £88,364 to £119,133 a year per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  259-MED0569WXH

  Job locations

  Whipps Cross Hospital

  Whipps Cross Roasd

  London

  E11 1NR

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The post holder will support provision of inpatient care for patients with metabolic and general medical problems, and outpatient care for patients with diabetes or endocrine presentations. Furthermore, the appointee will be expected to contribute to and lead to development and expanding diabetes and endocrine care within the hospital and the community. The post holder will actively contribute to the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff. The post holder will be expected to partake in the general medical on call rota.

  The D&E department provides inpatient and outpatient care, offering an extensive range of specialist clinics. There are specialist clinics in antenatal diabetes, paediatric transition, insulin pumps, diabetic foot, and lipid disorders. There is also an expanding community-led diabetes service, predominantly for our type 2 diabetes population. There is a site-based weekly radiology MDT meeting, and regular attendance at the Barts radiology MDT. The department has highly experienced clinical nurse specialists in diabetes. Ward and outpatient work is supported by a full complement of junior doctors. A regular multi-disciplinary governance meeting is in place. There is also a weekly journal club, with regular input from external speakers.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The post holder will support provision of inpatient care for patients with metabolic and general medical problems, and outpatient care for patients with diabetes or endocrine presentations. Furthermore, the appointee will be expected to contribute to and lead to development and expanding diabetes and endocrine care within the hospital and the community. The post holder will actively contribute to the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff. The post holder will be expected to partake in the general medical on call rota.

  The D&E department provides inpatient and outpatient care, offering an extensive range of specialist clinics. There are specialist clinics in antenatal diabetes, paediatric transition, insulin pumps, diabetic foot, and lipid disorders. There is also an expanding community-led diabetes service, predominantly for our type 2 diabetes population. There is a site-based weekly radiology MDT meeting, and regular attendance at the Barts radiology MDT. The department has highly experienced clinical nurse specialists in diabetes. Ward and outpatient work is supported by a full complement of junior doctors. A regular multi-disciplinary governance meeting is in place. There is also a weekly journal club, with regular input from external speakers.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • .GMC registration of adequate duration
  • .MRCP or equivalent

  Desirable

  • .Higher Research Degree

  Relevant Experience

  Essential

  • .Broad experience in diabetes and endocrine clinics and ward work
  • .Excellent clinical skills
  • ALS certificate

  Desirable

  • .Experience in conducting clinical trials

  Clinical Skills

  Essential

  • .Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - clinical and management.
  • .Ability to manage staff and resources effectively
  • .Ability to communicate effectively with GPs and other professionals in hospital and community

  Desirable

  • .DAFNE training including course observation

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • .Detailed knowledge of Diabetes and Endocrinology and of the specialist skills required for this post
  • .Knowledge of multi-disciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients

  Management and Audit Skills

  Essential

  • .Interest in Medical Audit

  Desirable

  • .An understanding of techniques to improve efficiency and productivity of clinical processes

  Teaching Skills

  Essential

  • .Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff

  Academic Achievement

  Desirable

  • .Good track record of research in a related field
  • .Good evidence of active research with evidence of winning grants or publishing peer reviewed articles.
  • .Evidence of given successful presentations

  Personal Circumstances

  Essential

  • .Will live within 30 minutes of Whipps Cross Hospital

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • .GMC registration of adequate duration
  • .MRCP or equivalent

  Desirable

  • .Higher Research Degree

  Relevant Experience

  Essential

  • .Broad experience in diabetes and endocrine clinics and ward work
  • .Excellent clinical skills
  • ALS certificate

  Desirable

  • .Experience in conducting clinical trials

  Clinical Skills

  Essential

  • .Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - clinical and management.
  • .Ability to manage staff and resources effectively
  • .Ability to communicate effectively with GPs and other professionals in hospital and community

  Desirable

  • .DAFNE training including course observation

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • .Detailed knowledge of Diabetes and Endocrinology and of the specialist skills required for this post
  • .Knowledge of multi-disciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients

  Management and Audit Skills

  Essential

  • .Interest in Medical Audit

  Desirable

  • .An understanding of techniques to improve efficiency and productivity of clinical processes

  Teaching Skills

  Essential

  • .Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff

  Academic Achievement

  Desirable

  • .Good track record of research in a related field
  • .Good evidence of active research with evidence of winning grants or publishing peer reviewed articles.
  • .Evidence of given successful presentations

  Personal Circumstances

  Essential

  • .Will live within 30 minutes of Whipps Cross Hospital

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Barts Health NHS Trust

  Address

  Whipps Cross Hospital

  Whipps Cross Roasd

  London

  E11 1NR

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Barts Health NHS Trust

  Address

  Whipps Cross Hospital

  Whipps Cross Roasd

  London

  E11 1NR

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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