Job summary
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust wish to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and cheerful Diabetes and Endocrinology Consultant to join their multidisciplinary team. The Homerton Hospital has an excellent reputation on social media with junior doctors attracting the highest calibre of trainee, and high-quality consultants.
This recruitment is part of the Trust's planned expansion of the department. We are looking for forward-thinking individuals to help us continue to deliver a high standard service and develop it further. The role initially comprises of 10 programmed activities (PAs) consisting of inpatient and outpatient duties with on call commitments . The postholder will be involved in the development of the service, and as a result their job plan, over time.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide specialist expertise in Endocrinology and Diabetes.
On taking up the post this consultant will take part in 4 outpatient clinics each week in addition to inpatient general medicine work and on call commitments. The post holder will be expected to participate in the general medicine rota initially 1:15. Acute medicine is provided by 15 General Physicians.
The trust sees the role developing over time to suit the special interests of the successful candidate.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust serves Hackney, the City of London, and nearby areas, offering both hospital and community healthcare. Its flagship, Homerton University Hospital, is an acute care facility opened in 1986, rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission. The hospital has nearly 500 beds, 11 wards--including intensive care, maternity, paediatrics, and neonatal--and advanced facilities, such as six main operating theatres and three day-surgery theatres. Community health services are provided through 75 partner sites and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.The Trust specializes in diverse medical fields, offering general and advanced services like bariatric surgery, neurological rehabilitation, and perinatal care. With recognition for high-quality training and being among the UK's top research recruiters, its focus areas include neonatal, sexual health, and respiratory medicine. Known for innovation, it constantly adopts modern systems for better patient care.In 2020/21, the Trust employed over 3,800 full-time staff, showcasing its commitment to healthcare, research, and excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description is included in the attached documents.
Informal visits in advance of interviews are encouraged.
Person Specification
Qualifications:Essential
- On GMC's specialist register for Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interviewMRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher degree relevant to Endocrinology, diabetes or General internal medicine
Relevant experience in specialityEssential
- Clinical training and extensive experience in Endocrinology and Diabetes
- Clinical training and extensive experience in General internal medicine
Leadership and professionalismEssential
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service need
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of the health service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Teaching & trainingEssential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
Desirable
- Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description is included in the attached documents.
Informal visits in advance of interviews are encouraged.
Person Specification
Qualifications:Essential
- On GMC's specialist register for Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interviewMRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher degree relevant to Endocrinology, diabetes or General internal medicine
Relevant experience in specialityEssential
- Clinical training and extensive experience in Endocrinology and Diabetes
- Clinical training and extensive experience in General internal medicine
Leadership and professionalismEssential
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service need
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of the health service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Teaching & trainingEssential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
Desirable
- Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's specialist register for Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interview
- MRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher degree relevant to Endocrinology, diabetes or General internal medicine
Relevant experience in speciality
Essential
- Clinical training and extensive experience in Endocrinology and Diabetes
- Clinical training and extensive experience in General internal medicine
Leadership and professionalism
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service need
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of the health service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Teaching & training
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
Desirable
- Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's specialist register for Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interview
- MRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher degree relevant to Endocrinology, diabetes or General internal medicine
Relevant experience in speciality
Essential
- Clinical training and extensive experience in Endocrinology and Diabetes
- Clinical training and extensive experience in General internal medicine
Leadership and professionalism
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service need
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of the health service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Teaching & training
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
Desirable
- Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification
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).
