Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Diabetes and Endocrinology Consultant teams at the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Applications are invited from candidates with comprehensive experience in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General (I) Medicine.
Northampton General Hospital has a well-established diabetes and endocrinology service, operating from a dedicated Diabetes Centre. This is an additional post to augment a young and dynamic diabetes and endocrinology team. The post will include an GIM on call commitment (likely to be based as "hot week in EAU", subject to redesign), joining the existing 24 physicians on the on call rota. The post has 10PAs (up to 12 PAs subject to negotiation).
Main duties of the job
The role will involve both outpatient and inpatient work across the Northampton site. The successful candidate will demonstrate competencies matching the personal specification and needs to possess existing specialty knowledge and skill set required for the position.We are looking for an individual who is passionate about diabetes and endocrinology care and improving the patient experience and outcomes. Team work and integrated working is a core component of the philosophy of our local service delivery.
The successful appointee will be expected to participate in the acute on-call rota.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Specialist register by either CCT or CESR
- Full registration with General Medical Council
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
- Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)
TEACHING / AUDIT / QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Essential
- Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
- Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
- Experience of Undergraduate Teaching
Desirable
- Experience in Curriculum development and delivery
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contribution of others.
- Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience
Desirable
- Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- High level Organisational Skills
Desirable
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESEARCH
Desirable
- Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National Level
- Research experience relating to quality improvement
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Specialist register by either CCT or CESR
- Full registration with General Medical Council
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
- Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)
TEACHING / AUDIT / QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Essential
- Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
- Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
- Experience of Undergraduate Teaching
Desirable
- Experience in Curriculum development and delivery
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contribution of others.
- Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience
Desirable
- Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- High level Organisational Skills
Desirable
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESEARCH
Desirable
- Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National Level
- Research experience relating to quality improvement
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).
