Job summary
Consultant - Diabetes and Endocrinology10 PA's (other options considered)
We are seeking to appoint a full-time consultant to join the existing team of 3 Consultants as part of the Diabetes and Endocrinology Department, in the Medicine Directorate at Tameside Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The clinical duties will be primarily based at Tameside Hospital with a few clinics at Ashton Primary Care Centre.
The post holder will have opportunities to develop other interests within Diabetes and Endocrinology. We would welcome someone to develop a sub-specialist interest in Diabetes. We have strong links with the Paediatrics and Obstetrics departments within the hospital to develop further specialist services in Diabetes.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will participate in the day to day running of the diabetes and endocrinology service and will also have every opportunity to participate in the management of the service. They will undertake outpatient clinical activity and contribute to the development of specialist services to achieve consistent, high-quality care within the department.
This will be 10PA per week post although other options will be considered. The position is a permanent appointment with an on-call commitment of 1:14. On-call commitments may be open to negotiation upon interview.
The successful candidate will join a team of highly dedicated medical, nursing, podiatry, and other professionals to help grow, develop, and innovate the service to meet modern standards of care.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Provide direct input to patients; contribute to multi-disciplinary teams and lead the co-ordination of care for patients within the Trust.
- Adopt an active role in the planning, development and delivery of the Diabetes and Endocrinology Services.
- Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standard of care.
- Ensure there is a robust process for reviewing the quality of services provided and ensure the highest standards are maintained.
- Act as a clinical supervisor for trainees and participate in the Postgraduate and Undergraduate teaching programmes within the department.
- Provide a role model of professional leadership, ensuring these are understood and demonstrated by the medical workforce.
- Offer educational, clinical support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Other activities will be based upon the interest(s) of the successful candidates.
Please read full PS & JD for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Provide direct input to patients; contribute to multi-disciplinary teams and lead the co-ordination of care for patients within the Trust.
- Adopt an active role in the planning, development and delivery of the Diabetes and Endocrinology Services.
- Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standard of care.
- Ensure there is a robust process for reviewing the quality of services provided and ensure the highest standards are maintained.
- Act as a clinical supervisor for trainees and participate in the Postgraduate and Undergraduate teaching programmes within the department.
- Provide a role model of professional leadership, ensuring these are understood and demonstrated by the medical workforce.
- Offer educational, clinical support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Other activities will be based upon the interest(s) of the successful candidates.
Please read full PS & JD for further information.
Person Specification
Skills/Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent Substantive posts - Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)
- On specialist register for Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine
- Wide range of experience including significant work in area of specialisation.
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
Desirable
- Obtained CCST /CCT through formal training programme.
- Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc)
- Significant record of publications on relevant topics.
Person Specification
Skills/Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent Substantive posts - Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)
- On specialist register for Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine
- Wide range of experience including significant work in area of specialisation.
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
Desirable
- Obtained CCST /CCT through formal training programme.
- Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc)
- Significant record of publications on relevant topics.
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
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).
