Job summary
Required
to fill this new post which will deliver 9 PAs. The
Department of Paediatric Endocrinology currently comprises 5 consultants and
four specialist nurses. The Endocrinology department provides a tertiary level
service for West, East and North Yorkshire and Humberside. It provides a
comprehensive service at Leeds Childrens Hospital and an extensive outreach
service. It has one of the largest footprints of any endocrine department in
terms of population and area covered. In 2013 Leeds was also established as the
northern hub of the nationally commissioned Gender Identity Development (GID)
service. This service is currently undergoing a national re-organisation.
As
a recognised tertiary paediatric endocrinology service, it covers all disorders
of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal-gonadal axis, as described in the
National Service Specification. Specialist clinics include late endocrine
effects in malignancy, metabolic bone disease, obesity (including Complications
of Excess Weight service), Turner Syndrome and GID. Combined clinics are
undertaken at regular intervals with paediatric surgeons, gynaecologists and
adult endocrinologists, and pathways for transitional care are established.
There are also close working relations with supporting staff from pathology,
radiology and genetics, with regular multidisciplinary team meetings, audit and
clinical governance.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Wednesday 24
September 2025
Main duties of the job
The
successful applicant should hold accreditation with the Royal College of
Paediatrics and Child Health (or equivalent) and should be included on the
Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if
currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment
regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist
Register.
Applicants
should have established skills in paediatric endocrinology and be able to work
independently. Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong
commitment to teaching and service development are essential.
Consideration will be given to applicants
who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
How would I future proof
Leeds Paediatric Endocrinology services
About us
Leeds Teaching
Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to
leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country
as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000
staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our
2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000
in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being
true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our
results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
2.1
To
maintain a high quality regional Paediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology
service
To
participate in existing research projects and develop further research
To
facilitate training in paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes, including GRID
training.
To
participate in the weekly joint multidisciplinary meetings with colleagues
To
share supervision of patients in the day care unit and the wards
To
develop shared-care guidelines and contribute towards the development of
managed clinical network across the regions
2.2
To
link with consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within
the Childrens Hospital and across the West Yorkshire region
2.3
To
deliver acute on call telephone advice (1 in 3.6) for consultants within the
Trust and across the West Yorkshire region. This includes being present on-site
during normal working hours to manage acute issues and being available for
telephone advice for out-of-hours cover.
2.4
To
contribute to research, teaching and new developments within the speciality of
paediatric endocrinology.
The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current
clinical research programs and develop new projects if desired.
Job description
Job responsibilities
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
2.1
To
maintain a high quality regional Paediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology
service
To
participate in existing research projects and develop further research
To
facilitate training in paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes, including GRID
training.
To
participate in the weekly joint multidisciplinary meetings with colleagues
To
share supervision of patients in the day care unit and the wards
To
develop shared-care guidelines and contribute towards the development of
managed clinical network across the regions
2.2
To
link with consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within
the Childrens Hospital and across the West Yorkshire region
2.3
To
deliver acute on call telephone advice (1 in 3.6) for consultants within the
Trust and across the West Yorkshire region. This includes being present on-site
during normal working hours to manage acute issues and being available for
telephone advice for out-of-hours cover.
2.4
To
contribute to research, teaching and new developments within the speciality of
paediatric endocrinology.
The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current
clinical research programs and develop new projects if desired.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Paediatric Endocrinology.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRPCH (or equivalent)
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT in paediatric diabetes and endocrinology (or equivalent).
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Paediatric Endocrinology.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRPCH (or equivalent)
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT in paediatric diabetes and endocrinology (or equivalent).
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
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).
