Job summary
Locum Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology
12-month fixed term contract
Whipps Cross University Hospital
Whipps Cross Hospital is delighted to be able to offer a 12-month fixed-term Consultant post in Diabetes and Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine.
The appointee will work alongside 5 established Diabetes and Endocrine Consultants (3 wte and 2 part-time consultants) at Whipps Cross Hospital. There is also a well-established support team consisting of 4 band 7 DSNs, a dietitian, specialist podiatry and part-time consultant psychiatry input. The team has recently moved into a newly refurbished centre with excellent IT facilities, and departmental secretarial support is provided alongside hot-desking office space. This is a 10 PA job consisting of diabetes and endocrine clinics, general medical ward cover and general medical on-call, including 2.5 SPA.
Informal discussions and visits are encouraged, and should you have a specialty interest, advanced discussion as to whether this would fit within the clinical and strategic framework of Whipps Cross University Hospital and Barts Health NHS Trust is strongly recommended.
Please contact Dr Kalpita Majumdar, Clinical Lead, Department of Metabolic Medicine, for more information.
Email: kalpita.majumdar@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The appointee will work alongside 5 established Diabetes and Endocrine Consultants (3 wte and 2 part-time consultants) at Whipps Cross Hospital. There is also a well-established support team consisting of 4 band 7 DSNs, a dietitian, specialist podiatry and part-time consultant psychiatry input. The team has recently moved into a newly refurbished centre with excellent IT facilities, and departmental secretarial support is provided alongside hot-desking office space. This is a 10 PA job consisting of diabetes and endocrine clinics, general medical ward cover and general medical on-call, including 2.5 SPA.
Informal discussions and visits are encouraged, and should you have a specialty interest, advanced discussion as to whether this would fit within the clinical and strategic framework of Whipps Cross University Hospital and Barts Health NHS Trust is strongly recommended.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will work alongside 5 established Diabetes and Endocrine Consultants (3 wte and 2 part-time consultants) at Whipps Cross Hospital. There is also a well-established support team consisting of 4 band 7 DSNs, a dietitian, specialist podiatry and part-time consultant psychiatry input. The team has recently moved into a newly refurbished centre with excellent IT facilities, and departmental secretarial support is provided alongside hot-desking office space. This is a 10 PA job consisting of diabetes and endocrine clinics, general medical ward cover and general medical on-call, including 2.5 SPA.
Informal discussions and visits are encouraged, and should you have a specialty interest, advanced discussion as to whether this would fit within the clinical and strategic framework of Whipps Cross University Hospital and Barts Health NHS Trust is strongly recommended.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will work alongside 5 established Diabetes and Endocrine Consultants (3 wte and 2 part-time consultants) at Whipps Cross Hospital. There is also a well-established support team consisting of 4 band 7 DSNs, a dietitian, specialist podiatry and part-time consultant psychiatry input. The team has recently moved into a newly refurbished centre with excellent IT facilities, and departmental secretarial support is provided alongside hot-desking office space. This is a 10 PA job consisting of diabetes and endocrine clinics, general medical ward cover and general medical on-call, including 2.5 SPA.
Informal discussions and visits are encouraged, and should you have a specialty interest, advanced discussion as to whether this would fit within the clinical and strategic framework of Whipps Cross University Hospital and Barts Health NHS Trust is strongly recommended.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- .GMC registration of adequate duration
- .MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Essential
- road experience in diabetes and endocrine clinics and ward work
- .Excellent clinical skills
- .ALS certificate
- GIM competency at consultant level
Desirable
- .Experience in conducting clinical trials
Clinical Skills
Essential
- .Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - clinical and management.
- .Ability to manage staff and resources effectively
- .Ability to communicate effectively with GPs and other professionals in hospital and community
Desirable
- .DAFNE training including course observation
Knowledge
Essential
- .Detailed knowledge of Diabetes and Endocrinology and of the specialist skills required for this post
- .Knowledge of multi-disciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
- .Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT SKILLS
Essential
- .Interest in Medical Audit
Desirable
- .An understanding of techniques to improve efficiency and productivity of clinical processes
TEACHING SKILLS
Essential
- .Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Essential
- .Good track record of research in a related field
- .Good evidence of active research with evidence of winning grants or publishing peer reviewed articles.
- .Evidence of given successful presentations
PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- .Will live within 30 minutes of Whipps Cross Hospital
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- .GMC registration of adequate duration
- .MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Essential
- road experience in diabetes and endocrine clinics and ward work
- .Excellent clinical skills
- .ALS certificate
- GIM competency at consultant level
Desirable
- .Experience in conducting clinical trials
Clinical Skills
Essential
- .Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - clinical and management.
- .Ability to manage staff and resources effectively
- .Ability to communicate effectively with GPs and other professionals in hospital and community
Desirable
- .DAFNE training including course observation
Knowledge
Essential
- .Detailed knowledge of Diabetes and Endocrinology and of the specialist skills required for this post
- .Knowledge of multi-disciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
- .Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT SKILLS
Essential
- .Interest in Medical Audit
Desirable
- .An understanding of techniques to improve efficiency and productivity of clinical processes
TEACHING SKILLS
Essential
- .Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Essential
- .Good track record of research in a related field
- .Good evidence of active research with evidence of winning grants or publishing peer reviewed articles.
- .Evidence of given successful presentations
PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- .Will live within 30 minutes of Whipps Cross Hospital
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).
