Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Consultant in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine to join our dedicated team at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a comprehensive and forward-thinking service that provides high-quality care to the mid and North Hampshire area.
The successful candidate will join a team of seven Consultants (across the Basingstoke and Winchester sites), supported by a skilled diabetes and endocrinology nursing team. Together, the team delivers an integrated service encompassing:o Advanced diabetes technologies, including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring.o Diabetes in pregnancy care.o Podiatry and diabetic foot services.o Psychological and counselling support for diabetes patients.o Youth transition services.o Diabetes education programmes.o Comprehensive inpatient and community diabetes care.o Out-patient general Endocrinology clinics
Main duties of the job
The role is based at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital and involves the provision of outpatient, inpatient, and community services. The post-holder will play a key role in:o Ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, comprehensive Diabetes and Endocrinology service.o Leading ongoing service development to meet outpatient targets.o Developing and leading in a personal area of clinical interest or expertise.o Providing care for inpatients on a General Medicine / Diabetes ward.o Participating in the acute (unselected) medical take rota
The appointee will be encouraged to contribute to postgraduate education, including training for GPs with an interest in Diabetes and Endocrinology. The department also participates in:o Departmental governance and business meetings.o Monthly regional endocrinology and diabetes forums.o Morbidity and mortality case review meetings
About us
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the major provider of hospital services to the population of North and mid Hampshire and surrounding areas. The hospitals in Basingstoke and Winchester provide a comprehensive range of acute services as well as being a tertiary referral centre for colorectal, liver, peritoneal carcinomatosis, haemophilia and pseudomyxoma surgery.
The Trust covers a population of 600,000 incorporating Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospitals (BNHH), Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH) in Winchester, Andover War Memorial Hospital (AWMH) and community hospitals. We provide one hospital service across multiple localities, delivering services as close as possible to the patient. BNHH and RHCH are 23 miles apart, situated in the middle of the M3 corridor, with excellent transport links to London and the south coast.
Our values help us in what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and use these values throughout your employment with the Trust to define and develop our culture.
The post holder will be:-o Compassionate, caring about our patients.o Accountable and responsible, always looking to improve.o Respectful for all and show integrity in everything.o Encouraging and challenging each other to always do our best.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an opportunity to work within a supportive and innovative environment with a strong focus on patient-centred care. The successful candidate will be integral to the continued development of inpatient and outpatient services and can shape future service advancements.
We are looking for a dynamic individual with: A commitment to providing excellent patient care. Leadership skills to drive service development. A passion for education and fostering the development of colleagues and trainees. An area of special interest to complement the teams existing expertise.
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a significant impact on Diabetes & Endocrinology and GIM care in the region, we would love to hear from you.
For further information and to apply, please contact [details here]. We look forward to welcoming you to our team at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an opportunity to work within a supportive and innovative environment with a strong focus on patient-centred care. The successful candidate will be integral to the continued development of inpatient and outpatient services and can shape future service advancements.
We are looking for a dynamic individual with: A commitment to providing excellent patient care. Leadership skills to drive service development. A passion for education and fostering the development of colleagues and trainees. An area of special interest to complement the teams existing expertise.
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a significant impact on Diabetes & Endocrinology and GIM care in the region, we would love to hear from you.
For further information and to apply, please contact [details here]. We look forward to welcoming you to our team at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP (Paces)
- Licence to practice and full registration with GMC
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register, or within 6 months of completion of CCT at time of interview
- Advanced Life Support
- Eligible to work in the UK
Desirable
- Post graduate degree (MSc/PhD)
Clinical Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- At least 6 months prior UK experience at middle grade / registrar level in one or more a medical specialties
- Knowledge and experience of NHS
- Evidence of safe, sound clinical practices
Desirable
- Previous Medicine experience at Consultant level
- Demonstrate participation in audit and research
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of service improvement
Clinical Skills & Ability
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of GMC competency standards of Good Medical Practice including:delivery of good acute clinical care and maintaining good medical practice,
- good relationships and communication with children, parents, adults and staff
- good working relationships with colleagues including evidence of good team-working and an understanding of the importance of multidisciplinary working in delivery of patient
- good teaching and training
- professional behaviour and probity
- Ability to work adaptably and manage different clinical areas as part of the on call team under consultant supervision
Desirable
- Highly motivated approach
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP (Paces)
- Licence to practice and full registration with GMC
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register, or within 6 months of completion of CCT at time of interview
- Advanced Life Support
- Eligible to work in the UK
Desirable
- Post graduate degree (MSc/PhD)
Clinical Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- At least 6 months prior UK experience at middle grade / registrar level in one or more a medical specialties
- Knowledge and experience of NHS
- Evidence of safe, sound clinical practices
Desirable
- Previous Medicine experience at Consultant level
- Demonstrate participation in audit and research
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of service improvement
Clinical Skills & Ability
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of GMC competency standards of Good Medical Practice including:delivery of good acute clinical care and maintaining good medical practice,
- good relationships and communication with children, parents, adults and staff
- good working relationships with colleagues including evidence of good team-working and an understanding of the importance of multidisciplinary working in delivery of patient
- good teaching and training
- professional behaviour and probity
- Ability to work adaptably and manage different clinical areas as part of the on call team under consultant supervision
Desirable
- Highly motivated approach
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).
