Consultant in Endocrinology, Diabetes & General Internal Medicine

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

The closing date is 12 January 2025

Job summary

We are excited to announce a rewarding career opportunity for a highly skilled and dedicated Consultant Endocrinologist. This is a new post being created to expand our diabetes and endocrine team. We are looking for an enthusiastic well-motivated Consultant colleague to join the dedicated team of physicians at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Haywards Heath.

University Hospitals Sussex hosts tertiary services in neurosciences, vascular surgery, neonatology, paediatrics, cardiac, cancer, renal, infectious diseases and HIV medicine. As a team committed to patient care, teaching, research, and innovation, we are seeking a passionate individual with expertise in Diabetes and Endocrinology to provide exceptional healthcare and make a significant impact on the lives of patients.

At University Hospitals Sussex, we take pride in being a leading NHS institution, recognized for our excellence in healthcare and medical research. Our state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative approach ensure that our team of professionals delivers the best patient outcomes while fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional growth. Sussex provides easy access to the sea and the South Downs National Park, London and Gatwick Airport, with excellent schools, a thriving cultural hub, and top class sports events

Main duties of the job

As a Consultant in Endocrinology, Diabetes and General Internal Medicine, you will play a crucial role in our team. Your responsibilities will include:

Providing expert clinical care to patients with endocrine conditions, both in an outpatient and inpatient setting.
- General and specialist diabetes and endocrine clinics tailored according to interests and expertise.
Collaborating with our multidisciplinary diabetes and endocrine teams
Working with colleagues across specialities to develop pathways and provide multidisciplinary care.

Participating in 1:4 rotational shared care of a diabetes/general medical ward.
Speciality consults and supervision of Speciality Registrars
1:9 general medicine weekend, weekday and Bank holiday cover
Supervising and mentoring junior medical staff, contributing to their development and training.
Contributing to audit, clinical governance and service development
Support participation in research and clinical trials
Participating in departmental meetings, case presentations, and teaching sessions for medical students and doctors in training.

About us

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Date posted

12 November 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-MWPRHCONENDDIAGIM-248c

Job locations

Princess Royal Hospital

Lewes Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for further details on the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for further details on the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

oBasic medical degree
oAppropriate specialist qualification (SCE Endocrinology)
oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
oCCT in Specialty or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
oMRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification

Desirable

oHigher Degree (MD / PhD / equivalent)

Clinincal Skills & Experience

Essential

oUnderstanding of clinical risk management

Knowledge

Desirable

oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning

Essential

oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching skills

Essential

oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

oRecognised teaching qualification

Research & Academic

Essential

oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

Research experience
Publications
Prizes and honours

Career progression & Personal Attributes

Essential

oAppropriate progression of career to date
oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

oBasic medical degree
oAppropriate specialist qualification (SCE Endocrinology)
oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
oCCT in Specialty or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
oMRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification

Desirable

oHigher Degree (MD / PhD / equivalent)

Clinincal Skills & Experience

Essential

oUnderstanding of clinical risk management

Knowledge

Desirable

oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning

Essential

oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching skills

Essential

oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

oRecognised teaching qualification

Research & Academic

Essential

oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

Research experience
Publications
Prizes and honours

Career progression & Personal Attributes

Essential

oAppropriate progression of career to date
oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).