Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic, innovative, dynamic consultants to join our team to continue to help realise these aspirations. The jobs offered are standard full time 10PA posts with on-call commitments but we would welcome applications for less than full time working will be considered. We are also open to consider job sharing and flexible working and encourage good work life balance.
This role is for a consultant to support Diabetes and Endocrinology and GIM ward cover at the Royal Liverpool site.
Main duties of the job
Sample Timetable*Indicative Job Plan:*the elements will remain but the specific days may vary depending on needs.
Week 1- On wards
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
AM
Ward Round
Ward Round
Ward Round
Ward Round
Ward Round
PM
Referrals
AMU in reach -3 hours
Board ward round 1 hour
Referrals
AMU in reach -3 hours
Board ward round 1 hour
Referrals
AMU in reach -3 hours
Board ward round 1 hour
Referrals
AMU in reach -3 hours
Board ward round 1 hour
SPA 1 Hour
Referrals
AMU in reach -2 hours
Board ward round 1 hour
DCC 9.75
SPA 0.25
Week 2- on wards
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
AM
SPA
Diab Clinic
Diabetes Clinic
SPA 2 hour
Admin 2 hour
Foot clinic/ endo clinic
PM
LDP Clinic Diabetes Clinic
Endocrine Clinic/ ANC
Admin
Endo Clinic
Teaching SPA 2-hour
Admin 2 hours
DCC 6
Admin DCC 1.5
SPA 2
Week 3-6 (Off wards)
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
AM
SPA
Diab Clinic
Diabetes Clinic
SPA 2 hour
Admin 2 hour
Foot clinic/ endo clinic
PM
LDP Clinic Diabetes Clinic
Endocrine Clinic/ ANC
Admin
Endo Clinic
Teaching SPA 2-hour
Admin 2 hours
DCC 6
Admin DCC 1.5
SPA 2
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.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity to recruit three enthusiastic and highly motivated consultants has arisen in the Diabetes and Endocrinology speciality and General Internal Medicine at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
The Diabetes and Endocrinology directorate at RLUH provides high-quality seven-day consultant-delivered provision of inpatient care on the Royal site and hosts numerous Diabetes and Endocrinology outpatient services. The Department also offers support to a very well-established community diabetes service as part of the Liverpool Diabetes Partnership (LDP) and supports diabetes and endocrinology care in neighbouring trusts such as Claterbridge Cancer Centre, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool Womens Hospital etc.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity to recruit three enthusiastic and highly motivated consultants has arisen in the Diabetes and Endocrinology speciality and General Internal Medicine at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
The Diabetes and Endocrinology directorate at RLUH provides high-quality seven-day consultant-delivered provision of inpatient care on the Royal site and hosts numerous Diabetes and Endocrinology outpatient services. The Department also offers support to a very well-established community diabetes service as part of the Liverpool Diabetes Partnership (LDP) and supports diabetes and endocrinology care in neighbouring trusts such as Claterbridge Cancer Centre, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool Womens Hospital etc.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB (or equivalent)
- MRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
- Higher degree such as MD or PhD
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and licence to practice (or eligible for) On GMC specialist register for Diabetes and Endocrinology and General Medicine or Eligible for specialist register in Geriatric and General Medicine
Clinical Experience
Essential
- CCT in Geriatric and General Medicine (or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing medical education
- Diabetes and Endocrinology Medicine experience across the specialties and for the duration required for CCT.
Teaching & Training Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of training & education (PGCE)
- Evidence of delivery of education, both undergraduate and postgraduate
Knowledge
Desirable
- To have a good understanding of 'Good Medical Practice' from the GMC
Audit Experience
Desirable
- Proven track record in significant audit
- Publication of audit results
Research Experience
Desirable
- Involvement in research
- Publication of research
Managing Self
Desirable
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on clinical conditions of adult patients and in particular, older patients. Ability to offer management of long term conditions.
- Ability to advice on efficient and smooth running of the department of medicine for the elderly.
- Ability to take responsibility, make decision, exert appropriate authority.
- A commitment to the highest standards in clinical care and service and personal development.
- Must be able to demonstrate and model the key Trust Common Purpose 'Getting it right for every patient every time' and the Trust values of - Delivering safe compassionate care - Improve through learning and innovation - Communicate honestly and openly - Work as a team - Use resources wisely - Value each other - Positive approach to lessons learnt
Working with Others
Desirable
- Excellent communication and knowledge sharing, both within the multidisciplinary team and externally, and with patients, carers and healthcare professionals as appropriate
- Committed to improving the patient healthcare experience and improving Trust performance.
- Projects a positive image and able to challenge negativity, internally and externally.
- Empathic and sensitive approach to patient needs.
Managing Others
Desirable
- Demonstrates an understanding of management and the specific management issues within a NHS Foundation Trust.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with the ability to lead and manage conflict
- Committed to the delivery of operational targets.
- Develops, supports and motivates trainee medical staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB (or equivalent)
- MRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
- Higher degree such as MD or PhD
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and licence to practice (or eligible for) On GMC specialist register for Diabetes and Endocrinology and General Medicine or Eligible for specialist register in Geriatric and General Medicine
Clinical Experience
Essential
- CCT in Geriatric and General Medicine (or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing medical education
- Diabetes and Endocrinology Medicine experience across the specialties and for the duration required for CCT.
Teaching & Training Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of training & education (PGCE)
- Evidence of delivery of education, both undergraduate and postgraduate
Knowledge
Desirable
- To have a good understanding of 'Good Medical Practice' from the GMC
Audit Experience
Desirable
- Proven track record in significant audit
- Publication of audit results
Research Experience
Desirable
- Involvement in research
- Publication of research
Managing Self
Desirable
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on clinical conditions of adult patients and in particular, older patients. Ability to offer management of long term conditions.
- Ability to advice on efficient and smooth running of the department of medicine for the elderly.
- Ability to take responsibility, make decision, exert appropriate authority.
- A commitment to the highest standards in clinical care and service and personal development.
- Must be able to demonstrate and model the key Trust Common Purpose 'Getting it right for every patient every time' and the Trust values of - Delivering safe compassionate care - Improve through learning and innovation - Communicate honestly and openly - Work as a team - Use resources wisely - Value each other - Positive approach to lessons learnt
Working with Others
Desirable
- Excellent communication and knowledge sharing, both within the multidisciplinary team and externally, and with patients, carers and healthcare professionals as appropriate
- Committed to improving the patient healthcare experience and improving Trust performance.
- Projects a positive image and able to challenge negativity, internally and externally.
- Empathic and sensitive approach to patient needs.
Managing Others
Desirable
- Demonstrates an understanding of management and the specific management issues within a NHS Foundation Trust.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with the ability to lead and manage conflict
- Committed to the delivery of operational targets.
- Develops, supports and motivates trainee medical staff
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).
