Job summary
This post is for a Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist. This post holder will have combined Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medical responsibilities. The job is a full-time post comprising of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) plus on call although those wishing to work less than full time hours will be considered.
The post holder will demonstrate a firm commitment to clinical governance, clinical audit and risk management by the development of systems to ensure the highest standards of patient care are achieved and maintained.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have responsibility for inpatients within the medical directorate on one month in 3 rotational basis. They would have outpatient clinics on and off site. will undertake a share of administrative duties associated with the care of their patients, the running of the Endocrinology department and the Directorate.
There will be a minimum of 1.5 SPA. There is a generous study budget for consultantsand a post-graduate centre to support Study Leave. There is a helpful on-site Library with on-line journal/article finding support.
The post holder will be part of the general medical on call rota which is currently 1:8 weekends and 1:24 weekdays.
The Endocrine department provides a number of specialist clinics including diabetic foot, antenatal, transition, technology and cystic fibrosis. We also have local Pump MDT, Parathyroid and Complex Thyroid MDT and Adrenal MDT and are part of Kings College Hospital, London Pituitary MDT network.
The Team is supported by a dedicated Service Manager, Deputy Operations Manager and overall, by the Chief of Medicine Dr Chris Orchard, and Associate Director for Medicine Suzanne Jordan.
For an informal discussion of the post please contact Dr Frances Coyle (Lead Endocrinologist email f.coyle @nhs.net tel number 0300 6134009).
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The development of a specialist interest would be encouraged particularly with a view to developing the Antenatal and Technology service but are open to negotiation
The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the department with inpatient and outpatient commitments. They will undertake a share of the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients. The post holder will play an important part in developing the service. They will also be expected to play an active role in management there are many opportunities, from steering committees to research and development. The post holder will be expected to take part in Departmental Governance and contribute to Audit.
Outpatient clinics will be provided within Frimley Park Hospital and related peripheral clinics in Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet and Heatherwood.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The development of a specialist interest would be encouraged particularly with a view to developing the Antenatal and Technology service but are open to negotiation
The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the department with inpatient and outpatient commitments. They will undertake a share of the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients. The post holder will play an important part in developing the service. They will also be expected to play an active role in management there are many opportunities, from steering committees to research and development. The post holder will be expected to take part in Departmental Governance and contribute to Audit.
Outpatient clinics will be provided within Frimley Park Hospital and related peripheral clinics in Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet and Heatherwood.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK)
- CCT in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine (or within 6 months of achieving at the time of application)
Desirable
- MD/PhD
- Other post-graduate degree
Specific competencies for role
Essential
- Able to evaluate own clinical practice
- Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and develop service provision
- Computer literate - confident in using MS Office, Email and Internet
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Leadership of professional bodies or committees
- Evidence of written communication in publications
Professional / specialist experience
Essential
- Delivery of outpatient diabetes and endocrinology care
- Participation in unselected medical take and delivery of care to acute medical inpatients
- Ability to make decisions at the level of a consultant and to lead a team of trainees
- Experience of teaching medical students and trainees
Desirable
- At least 1-year of training in a specialist unit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK)
- CCT in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine (or within 6 months of achieving at the time of application)
Desirable
- MD/PhD
- Other post-graduate degree
Specific competencies for role
Essential
- Able to evaluate own clinical practice
- Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and develop service provision
- Computer literate - confident in using MS Office, Email and Internet
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Leadership of professional bodies or committees
- Evidence of written communication in publications
Professional / specialist experience
Essential
- Delivery of outpatient diabetes and endocrinology care
- Participation in unselected medical take and delivery of care to acute medical inpatients
- Ability to make decisions at the level of a consultant and to lead a team of trainees
- Experience of teaching medical students and trainees
Desirable
- At least 1-year of training in a specialist unit
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.
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
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.
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).
