Job summary
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a full-time NHS Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology (10PA) based at Aintree University Hospital.
The person appointed will be based at Aintree University Hospital and will be a member of the Diabetes & Endocrinology Directorate. This post would be suitable for a candidate with a specialist qualification (CCT) in Diabetes and Endocrinology & General Internal Medicine. Applicants are required to hold Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent qualifications, to be fully registered with the General Medical Council with licence to practise and listed on the Specialist Register or due to be registered within six months of the date of appointment.
**Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received**
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Main duties of the job
The appointee, together with his or her colleagues will have a commitment to the provision of general medical, diabetes, endocrinology and weight management services.
The fixed clinical sessions will include at least one weekly diabetes clinic (hospital or community), a weekly endocrine clinic a weight management or bariatric clinic and a specialist clinic as per service requirements.
These sessions will be agreed with the post holder after appointment to reflect their specialist interests and service requirements.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The timetable is based on a 10 PA job plan including 2 supporting PAs. During periods of ward cover, the appointee will lead three ward rounds and 2 board rounds per week. The appointee will be expected to take part in the general medical on call rota and specialty rota.
There are 1.5 core SPAs identified in the job plan to reflect time required for audit, mortality reviews, appraisal and revalidation activity. A further 0.5 SPA will be allocated for a specific role within the department. Additional DCC PAs may be available by mutual consent to meet departmental or organisational requirements.
Teaching and supervision of trainees will be an essential role of the post holder. Level 2 training will be provided for the appointee to be an Educational / Clinical Supervisor, if they have not already obtained such training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The timetable is based on a 10 PA job plan including 2 supporting PAs. During periods of ward cover, the appointee will lead three ward rounds and 2 board rounds per week. The appointee will be expected to take part in the general medical on call rota and specialty rota.
There are 1.5 core SPAs identified in the job plan to reflect time required for audit, mortality reviews, appraisal and revalidation activity. A further 0.5 SPA will be allocated for a specific role within the department. Additional DCC PAs may be available by mutual consent to meet departmental or organisational requirements.
Teaching and supervision of trainees will be an essential role of the post holder. Level 2 training will be provided for the appointee to be an Educational / Clinical Supervisor, if they have not already obtained such training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or MBBS (or equivalent)
- MRCP (UK)
Desirable
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise (or eligible for)
- Eligible for specialist register in Diab & Endo/GIM
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
- Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Willingness to participate in management activities
Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit
Desirable
- Publication of audit results
Research
Essential
- Understanding principles of research.
- Proven track record in research.
- Publication of research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or MBBS (or equivalent)
- MRCP (UK)
Desirable
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise (or eligible for)
- Eligible for specialist register in Diab & Endo/GIM
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
- Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Willingness to participate in management activities
Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit
Desirable
- Publication of audit results
Research
Essential
- Understanding principles of research.
- Proven track record in research.
- Publication of research
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
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).
