Consultant - Endocrinology / Endocrine

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity is available to join and expand our Endocrinology and Diabetic Medicine Service in the heart of this rural scenic county with a population of 572,000. The service covers Diabetic Medicine, Endocrinology, and Obesity outpatient services, along with inpatient wards which makes this a varied and fulfilling role.

This post is renumerated at 10.25 PA's with the prospect of a further 1 PA for research, CESR achievement or added teaching element, which can be negotiated upon application, making this a well-rounded and rewarding post.

We can provide you with a maximum of £8000 relocation package to help assist you relocate and settle yourself into our county.

Cornwall is a famously beautiful area and a fabulous place to live. To be able to combine this whilst also working in a varied department with opportunities for professional development is a unique opportunity not to be missed!

Main duties of the job

  • Provision with colleagues of a service to the Royal Cornwall Hospitals' NHS Trust, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department.
  • Out-of-hours responsibilities, including participation in the Endocrine Consultant Rota where applicable.
  • Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
  • Any responsibility that relates to a special interest.
  • Professional supervision of other junior medical staff.
  • Responsibilities for carrying out teaching.
  • Participating in medical audit, the Trust's Clinical Governance processes, and in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
  • Involvement in research (where applicable).
  • Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate.
  • Where it is agreed between the parties, work on behalf of the Royal Cornwall Hospitals' NHS Trust such as domiciliary consultations, or services provided by the Trust for other agencies, for example, the prison service. (This excludes work undertaken under direct arrangements between an individual doctor and a third party, e.g. Category Two).
  • A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Date posted

28 November 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-MS-3774

Job locations

Treliske Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Work health assessments
  • Criminal record check standards
  • Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

  • We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
  • Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Work health assessments
  • Criminal record check standards
  • Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

  • We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
  • Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a License to practice

Essential

Essential

  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within six months of interview).

Essential

Essential

  • An appropriate higher 'Endocrinology' qualification
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a License to practice

Essential

Essential

  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within six months of interview).

Essential

Essential

  • An appropriate higher 'Endocrinology' qualification

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Treliske Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Treliske Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LQ


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant

Dr Steve Creely

steven.creely@nhs.net

01872250000

Date posted

28 November 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-MS-3774

Job locations

Treliske Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LQ


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