Job summary
PLEASE NOTE THIS ADVERT WILL CLOSE AT 13:00 ON 20TH JANUARY 2025
Applications are invited for the posts of
Consultants in Diabetes and Endocrinology.
Initially we are seeking to appoint 2 substantive and 1 fixed term (12 months) Consultants in the specialty of Diabetes, Endocrine & Metabolic Medicine.
This is an exciting time to be
joining the department of Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic medicine at South
Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation trust. In conjunction with the
existing consultants you will work towards enhancing our existing services and
expanding to develop new dedicated services, all striving towards providing
safer high-quality care.
The Metabolic department in the trust
is split across two sites at Sunderland Royal Hospital (SRH) and South Tyneside
(ST); it is a dynamic and forward-thinking team. It is dedicated to providing a
high-quality patient experience, through innovation, education, clinical
effectiveness and efficiency. The department believes strongly in a patient centred
team working philosophy.
We are looking for highly motivated,
innovative and skilled individuals who are passionate about delivering high
quality care within Endocrinology and Diabetes.
We
encourage interested applicants to get in touch the service is happy to
discuss each applicants special interest and how this would fit in with the
service. Please contact Dr Nayar,
Clinical Lead on 0191 565 6256, secretary ext: 42180, or via email
rahul.nayar@nhs.net.
Interview date TBC
Main duties of the job
Applicants would be expected to work
alongside the existing consultant team in supporting the unit as a whole.
Applicants would contribute to the specialty in-patient cover, the out of hours
rota and would contribute to the general medical ward and on-call duties.
The department currently provides
consultant lead and delivered specialist clinics in Diabetes, these include:
Ante Natal, Pre-Conceptual, Ambulatory Rapid/Care, Young Persons &
Transitional, Dedicated Type 1 service, Diabetes Technology, Complex Type 2 and
Foot MDT clinics, In-patient Diabetes care. These are supported by highly
experienced DSNs, Dietitians, Clinical Psychologists and Specialist Podiatrist.
The Endocrine service encompasses dedicated group and collaborative clinics in:
Pituitary, Adrenal, Parathyroid, & Thyroid, Bone, Reproductive
Endocrinology, Fertility services and Thyroid Eye. A sub-regional dedicated
Lipid service has been established for many years at Sunderland.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a medical consultant at South
Tyneside & Sunderland NHS FT trust, you will have continuing responsibility
for care of your inpatients and outpatients when necessary; you will be in
charge of inpatients of consultant colleagues during periods of on call duty,
holidays, study leave and (short term) sickness. You will be expected to
supervise junior medical staff allocated to you and you may be a nominated
educational and/or clinical supervisor to identified junior medical staff
assigned to the metabolic department with appropriate training provided if
necessary. You will also be expected to undertake as part of the team an active
role in regular departmental Clinical Governance meeting, including morbidity
& mortality (M&M) reviews.
As the consultant team expands, we
envisage rotating cover across the two sites, you will be expected to undertake
daily ward rounds, board rounds and administrative duties directly associated
with the care of patients and the running of clinics.
You will share responsibility for
provision and development of the Metabolic service with the consultant team.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a medical consultant at South
Tyneside & Sunderland NHS FT trust, you will have continuing responsibility
for care of your inpatients and outpatients when necessary; you will be in
charge of inpatients of consultant colleagues during periods of on call duty,
holidays, study leave and (short term) sickness. You will be expected to
supervise junior medical staff allocated to you and you may be a nominated
educational and/or clinical supervisor to identified junior medical staff
assigned to the metabolic department with appropriate training provided if
necessary. You will also be expected to undertake as part of the team an active
role in regular departmental Clinical Governance meeting, including morbidity
& mortality (M&M) reviews.
As the consultant team expands, we
envisage rotating cover across the two sites, you will be expected to undertake
daily ward rounds, board rounds and administrative duties directly associated
with the care of patients and the running of clinics.
You will share responsibility for
provision and development of the Metabolic service with the consultant team.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of expected date of CCT in Diabetes, Endocrinology and general medicine
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques
- Postgraduate Thesis
- HRUK exam or equivalent
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior doctors
- Effective communication skills
Desirable
- Management training
- IT skills
- Teaching skills
- Knowledge of current national agendas affecting the NHS and the implications involved.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Commitment to good team working and relationships
- Commitment to training & continuing medical education (CME)
- Good leadership skills
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Supportive and tolerant
- Caring attitude to patients
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the post
- Evidence of clinical audit
- Understanding of clinical governance and a readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibilities it implies.
- Competent in management of routine and emergency general medical patients.
Desirable
- Success in obtaining funding for research
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments
- Evidence of leadership
Clinical Specialty Skills
Essential
- Wide range of experience and in Metabolic and general medicine
- Competent in management of routine and emergency general medical patients
- Competent in chosen specialist service
Desirable
- Demonstrate a high level of understanding and competency in their specialist interest
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
- Clear recognition of boundaries in respect of sessional work outside the hospital
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of expected date of CCT in Diabetes, Endocrinology and general medicine
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques
- Postgraduate Thesis
- HRUK exam or equivalent
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior doctors
- Effective communication skills
Desirable
- Management training
- IT skills
- Teaching skills
- Knowledge of current national agendas affecting the NHS and the implications involved.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Commitment to good team working and relationships
- Commitment to training & continuing medical education (CME)
- Good leadership skills
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Supportive and tolerant
- Caring attitude to patients
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the post
- Evidence of clinical audit
- Understanding of clinical governance and a readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibilities it implies.
- Competent in management of routine and emergency general medical patients.
Desirable
- Success in obtaining funding for research
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments
- Evidence of leadership
Clinical Specialty Skills
Essential
- Wide range of experience and in Metabolic and general medicine
- Competent in management of routine and emergency general medical patients
- Competent in chosen specialist service
Desirable
- Demonstrate a high level of understanding and competency in their specialist interest
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
- Clear recognition of boundaries in respect of sessional work outside the 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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE34 0PL
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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