Job summary
Specialist Doctor - Diabetes and Endocrinology
10 PA's
Permanent
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust seeks to appoint a Specialist Doctor in Diabetes and Endocrinology to work within our Adult Medicine department. The post holder will be based at Tameside General Hospital. The post is based within the Department of Medicine and the main activity undertaken will include outpatient clinics, ward rounds and on calls for general internal medicine.
The Diabetes and Endocrinology department has a range of facilities:
- Diabetes and General Internal Medicine Ward (Ward 46 with 24 beds).
- Community Diabetes clinics
- Antenatal Diabetes clinics
- Diabetes Transition clinics
- Endocrinology outpatient service
- Diabetic Foot Clinic
There are 3 Diabetes and Endocrinology Consultants within the department:
- Prof E Jude - Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Dr N Arabi - Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Dr M Suliman - Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology
Main duties of the job
- To participate in various outpatient activities including the medical management of patients attending outpatient clinics.
- Ensuring the effective organisation of the ward including diagnosis and treatment of all patients admitted.
- The appropriate discharge of patients, including providing timely paperwork to the General Practitioner ensuring a continuation of care following discharge.
- The direct clinical supervision and training of the Ward Junior Medical Staff as well as the organisation and delegation of clinical work.
- The monitoring of the quality of service given by the Diabetes and Endocrinology Department, which will include clinical audits.
- Active participation at various committees and working groups.
- Participation in development of medical treatment protocols.
- Professional supervision under Consultant guidance aiming to encourage the development of all doctors within the Emergency Services and Critical Care Division.
- Contributing to the provision of reports for the Coroner, Police Statements and for Complaints management adhering to time frames
- Complying with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
- To undertake regular on call duties for acute medical on call rota.
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:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
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 job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- At least 2 years' experience in an equivalent grade working within a General Medical specialty
Desirable
- Specialty trainee competencies to the level of an ST3 in General Medicine (or equivalent)
- Diabetes and Endocrinology experience
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration and license to practice
- MRCP or Equivalent
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- IT Skills
- Effective decision making
- Able to demonstrate initiative and judgment
Audit
Essential
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching/educational supervision.
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Evidence of attendance to 'Teaching for Teachers' or similar course.
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and with colleagues in all disciplines
- Written communication in a clear and concise manner
Research
Essential
- Commitment to research and GCP Training
Desirable
Relationships
Essential
- Ability to work as a team player in a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of supervision of junior staff.
Other
Essential
- Committed to quality Improvement.
- Assertive, confident and able to work on own initiative
- Priorities own and others workload.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- At least 2 years' experience in an equivalent grade working within a General Medical specialty
Desirable
- Specialty trainee competencies to the level of an ST3 in General Medicine (or equivalent)
- Diabetes and Endocrinology experience
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration and license to practice
- MRCP or Equivalent
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- IT Skills
- Effective decision making
- Able to demonstrate initiative and judgment
Audit
Essential
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching/educational supervision.
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Evidence of attendance to 'Teaching for Teachers' or similar course.
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and with colleagues in all disciplines
- Written communication in a clear and concise manner
Research
Essential
- Commitment to research and GCP Training
Desirable
Relationships
Essential
- Ability to work as a team player in a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of supervision of junior staff.
Other
Essential
- Committed to quality Improvement.
- Assertive, confident and able to work on own initiative
- Priorities own and others workload.
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).
