Job summary
We are pleased to offer this opportunity to join the Diabetes, Endocrinology & General (Internal) Medicine team at the University Hospital of North Midlands (UHNM). Applications are invited for the post of Specialist doctor in Diabetes & Endocrinology / General Medicine, providing expert diabetes patient care at UHNM, serving a catchment population across Staffordshire, Leek Moorlands and North Shropshire. Tier 4 Endocrinology clinics, as well as Tier 3 Diabetes clinics within the CCG, responsibility of under-graduate and post-graduate teaching programmes as appropriate.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will join the Diabetes, Endocrinology & General (Internal) Medicine team doing a variable split of Diabetes & Endocrinology and General Medicine. We currently run 2 acute general medical wards at Royal Stoke (Wards 121 & 122) and 1 acute general medical ward at County (Ward 14), where most of the patients (32 beds/ward) with acute metabolic diseases are admitted under the consultant team, supported by junior and middle grade staff. A full range of secondary and tertiary outpatient diabetes & endocrine clinics is delivered at UHNM. UHNM Consultants also deliver the community diabetic clinics in Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent, building on the large number of consultant-led community diabetic clinics established over the past 10-15 years at these locations.
About us
Located in Stoke-on-Trent just off the M6, culturally diverse major conurbations and the rural delights of the Peak District National Park are all within easy reach. The Trust is similarly stimulating. Employing around 11,000 staff, it has over 1,450 beds and a budget of £700 million. UHNM has made exceptional progress in the re-provision of health care services; the 90-acre site in Stoke has recently undergone a £350 million redevelopment to modernise its facilities, as has County site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our on-site Undergraduate Medical School (UGMS) is run in partnership with Keele University. The specialties of Diabetes & Endocrinology and General Medicine are well represented in the new Keele curriculum.
Applicants require full GMC Registration and should meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework.
For informal discussions, or to arrange a visit to the Department please contact:
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our on-site Undergraduate Medical School (UGMS) is run in partnership with Keele University. The specialties of Diabetes & Endocrinology and General Medicine are well represented in the new Keele curriculum.
Applicants require full GMC Registration and should meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework.
For informal discussions, or to arrange a visit to the Department please contact:
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the UK or equivalent
- An enthusiasm, as well as interest, to be involved in medical education
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (eg MD, PhD)
- PG Cert Medical Education
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Must meet criteria set out in the Specialist Grade generic capabilities framework
- Minimum of 12 years medical work since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in Diabetes & Endocrinology specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades
- Evidence of ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within specialty in an inpatient and outpatient setting
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Experience in Critical Care
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team
- Attendance at MDT meetings
- Track record of engaging in clinical governance - reporting errors, learning from errors
Academic, Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
- Experience in research including willing to participate in audit programmes
- Evidence of training in research methodology
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications
- Evidence of continuing research
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to motivate and develop the multidisciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership
- Evidence of implementing change within a department/service
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and cover colleagues absence
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Strong record of attendance
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Desirable
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Residence within 20 miles of base (return to base within 30minutes if required)
- UK driving licence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the UK or equivalent
- An enthusiasm, as well as interest, to be involved in medical education
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (eg MD, PhD)
- PG Cert Medical Education
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Must meet criteria set out in the Specialist Grade generic capabilities framework
- Minimum of 12 years medical work since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in Diabetes & Endocrinology specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades
- Evidence of ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within specialty in an inpatient and outpatient setting
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Experience in Critical Care
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team
- Attendance at MDT meetings
- Track record of engaging in clinical governance - reporting errors, learning from errors
Academic, Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
- Experience in research including willing to participate in audit programmes
- Evidence of training in research methodology
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications
- Evidence of continuing research
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to motivate and develop the multidisciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership
- Evidence of implementing change within a department/service
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and cover colleagues absence
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Strong record of attendance
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Desirable
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Residence within 20 miles of base (return to base within 30minutes if required)
- UK driving licence
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).
