Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated consultant to join our Diabetes and Endocrine team working as an integral part of our multidisciplinary team at Fairfield General Hospital of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA).
Our team comprises of consultants, junior doctors, nurses and other health care professionals providing a wide range of general and subspecialist diabetic and endocrine treatment and support to the local population, providing seamless care through multidisciplinary team (MDT) working.
Main duties of the job
Opportunities are available in Diabetes and Endocrinology at Fairfield General Hospital for an Consultant Physician who can provide demonstrable expertise in Diabetes and Endocrine Medicine in order to deliver a high-quality independent service.
This is an exciting time for a new Diabetes and Endocrinology Consultant Physician to help develop Services for the local population. The appointee will be expected to work closely with other consultants in the Diabetes and Endocrinology department.
The Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology spans our three Care Organisations and sits with the Directorate of General Internal and Specialist Medicine at Fairfield General Hospital and that will be the Successful applicant's base hospital.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist services across our hospital sites and community setting for the people in the North East sector of Greater Manchester. The Pennine Acute Hospitals have developed into Care Organisations along with Salford Care Organisation. The right candidate will have the opportunity to help lead service developments, research, education and develop clinical leadership across the health and social care system for the people of the North East Sector of Manchester.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page: Consultant careers :: Northern Care Alliance Careers
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid Licence to Practise with the General Medical Council
- Hold specialist registration with the GMC Specialist Register in Diabetes and Endocrinology or within six months of obtaining your CCT (or equivalent) at the date of interview.
Desirable
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification (eg. MBChB)
- The appointee will hold the MRCP or show evidence of equivalent training and experience.
- Have completed specialist training in Diabetes and Endocrinology obtaining a CCT or expect to do within 6 months of interview. Full CESR certification will be considered also.
Desirable
- Attainment or working toward higher degree.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Working within a health care setting
- Quality Improvement / Service Development projects
- Working within a MDT function
- Participated in Audits
- Involved in Governance Matters
- Clinical expertise and broad knowledge in all aspects of Diabetes and Endocrine medicine
- Demonstrate a commitment to the development of Diabetes and Endocrine services
Desirable
- Research experience - Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other Publications.
- Presentations (oral or poster) at international, national or regional meetings - not local Meetings
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid Licence to Practise with the General Medical Council
- Hold specialist registration with the GMC Specialist Register in Diabetes and Endocrinology or within six months of obtaining your CCT (or equivalent) at the date of interview.
Desirable
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification (eg. MBChB)
- The appointee will hold the MRCP or show evidence of equivalent training and experience.
- Have completed specialist training in Diabetes and Endocrinology obtaining a CCT or expect to do within 6 months of interview. Full CESR certification will be considered also.
Desirable
- Attainment or working toward higher degree.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Working within a health care setting
- Quality Improvement / Service Development projects
- Working within a MDT function
- Participated in Audits
- Involved in Governance Matters
- Clinical expertise and broad knowledge in all aspects of Diabetes and Endocrine medicine
- Demonstrate a commitment to the development of Diabetes and Endocrine services
Desirable
- Research experience - Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other Publications.
- Presentations (oral or poster) at international, national or regional meetings - not local Meetings
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).