Job summary
This is a replacement post for a 10 PA Endocrinologist within the department, following theretirement of Dr Alison Evans.The role focuses predominantly on endocrinology, complemented by one general Diabetesclinic per week. The successful candidate will lead the Joint Pituitary Service, conductingbimonthly clinics with the Southmead Hospital neurosurgical team. This involves managingcomplex cases in coordination with the BNOG Skull Base MDT and the QEH Birminghampituitary service. Additionally, the appointee will participate in the local NET MDT,collaborating with the Tri-Counties Oncology Service, UGI surgeons, and radiology, whileliaising with the Birmingham National Centre of Excellence as needed.As a large District General Hospital (DGH), GHNHSFT manages an endocrine caseload of significant volume and complexity. The service is supported by a robust MDT structure, including a monthly Biochemistry MDT and a quarterly Neuroradiology MDT featuring a visiting specialist from NBT. We are seeking a candidate to enhance our clinical pathways, specifically strengthening the link with ENT for the management of Head and Neck paraganglioma.
Main duties of the job
This substantive Consultant post is for the Trust's Diabetes & Endocrinology service. As asenior clinician, the post-holder will work collaboratively with medical, professional, andmanagerial colleagues to deliver high-quality healthcare across the Trust's patientpopulation. The role includes a commitment to the weekend acute medicine service(currently 1-in-12), conducting post-take ward rounds for unselected medical takes.Notably, there is no general medicine on-call commitment. GHNHSFT serves as a majorclinical hub, providing a full primary PCI service, an out-of-hours GI bleed rota, SDEC, andstroke thrombolysis. As the regional vascular hub, the Trust co-locates vascular surgeons withan inpatient bed base; the successful candidate will be expected to cover 10 specialtyinpatient beds on this shared ward at GRH on a 2-in-12 basis.In alignment with the NHS Long Term Plan, the appointee will work cross-site and atcommunity hospitals to provide care closer to home. Our endocrine service is one of thelargest users of Advice & Guidance (A&G) in the country according to the latest GIRFT data,and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute actively to this workload.A collaborative, team-oriented approach is vital. The post-holder must take ownership of thedepartment's general workload, providing essential cross-cover for A&G, ward rounds, andinpatient referrals during annual leave or colleagues' non-working days.
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a unitedteam. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and valueevery contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant,diverse communities, but also support one another.With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershireand rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you willbenefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunitiesand the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pensionscheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-sitenurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeinginitiatives to support you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high-qualitycare to the patients presenting to the Department To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff To provide on-call support to the general medical take out of hours. To attend out ofhours as agreed protocols. To remain contactable and available when on call To carry out ward rounds2. Professional Development, Education and Training The duties of this post will also include supporting primary care to manage the largemajority of patients with diabetes who do not require secondary diabetes care input.This will involve liaising with GPs and Practice Nurses, taking part in educationprogrammes for practice staff, responding to email requests from GPs and PracticeNurses for clinical advice. The appointee will take on the supervision of the GP vocational training post. Integrated Diabetes Team: Education, supervision, and regular appraisal3. Management and Leadership To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trustneeds To participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remainingwithin the framework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the Department To attend other departmental, Divisional and Trust meetings as necessary To attend regional and national meetings as necessary To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies4. Quality Improvement To promote evidence-based practice. To respond appropriately to NICE guidance. Tochange own and others clinical practice in response to new clinical developments To support the development of weight sensitive policies across Gloucestershire To undertake and supervise relevant clinical audit topics. To be involved in risk management and quality assurance To remain up to date and engaged in CME/CPD as per RCP guidelines. To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidents The post-holder will be expected to take part in developing clinical audit inaccordance with agreed Directorate and Corporate Clinical Governance programmes. Teaching primary care colleagues, GP trainees, junior doctors and medical students,nurses, and other paramedical staff in the team in speciality and special interest5. Accountability The post-holder will be immediately accountable to the specialty Clinical Lead /Specialty Director. Further line management is provided by the Chief of Service formedicine and subsequently the Medical Director. Co-operate with the commissioning lead on budget issues. The intention is to have aprogramme budget for diabetes across primary, community and secondary care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high-qualitycare to the patients presenting to the Department To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff To provide on-call support to the general medical take out of hours. To attend out ofhours as agreed protocols. To remain contactable and available when on call To carry out ward rounds2. Professional Development, Education and Training The duties of this post will also include supporting primary care to manage the largemajority of patients with diabetes who do not require secondary diabetes care input.This will involve liaising with GPs and Practice Nurses, taking part in educationprogrammes for practice staff, responding to email requests from GPs and PracticeNurses for clinical advice. The appointee will take on the supervision of the GP vocational training post. Integrated Diabetes Team: Education, supervision, and regular appraisal3. Management and Leadership To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trustneeds To participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remainingwithin the framework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the Department To attend other departmental, Divisional and Trust meetings as necessary To attend regional and national meetings as necessary To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies4. Quality Improvement To promote evidence-based practice. To respond appropriately to NICE guidance. Tochange own and others clinical practice in response to new clinical developments To support the development of weight sensitive policies across Gloucestershire To undertake and supervise relevant clinical audit topics. To be involved in risk management and quality assurance To remain up to date and engaged in CME/CPD as per RCP guidelines. To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidents The post-holder will be expected to take part in developing clinical audit inaccordance with agreed Directorate and Corporate Clinical Governance programmes. Teaching primary care colleagues, GP trainees, junior doctors and medical students,nurses, and other paramedical staff in the team in speciality and special interest5. Accountability The post-holder will be immediately accountable to the specialty Clinical Lead /Specialty Director. Further line management is provided by the Chief of Service formedicine and subsequently the Medical Director. Co-operate with the commissioning lead on budget issues. The intention is to have aprogramme budget for diabetes across primary, community and secondary care.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full General Medical Council registration
- On Specialist Register for General (Internal) Medicine and Generic Medicine via CCT or CESR-CP (Combined Programme) (Proposed CCT/CESR-CP date must be within 6 months of interview
- European Community Rights
Desirable
- Diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to the specialty
- Additional degrees
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects
- Evidence of participation in Audit and Clinical Governance Programmes
- Ability to manage and lead a Diabetes & Endocrine/General Medicine firm
- Ability to manage risk
- Ability to manage change
- Ability to deal with complaints
- Commitment to CPD/CME
- Ability to take part in and respond to appraisal
- Experience in audit & clinical governance
- Working knowledge of evidence-based practice
Clinical/Experience
Essential
- Clinical training & experience equivalent to that required to obtain UK CCT in Diabetes, Endocrinology & General Medicine
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- An interest in obesity (weight management)
- Experience in community-based care provision
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm
- Ability to work under stress
- Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
- Honesty and reliability
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's nurses and other agencies
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full General Medical Council registration
- On Specialist Register for General (Internal) Medicine and Generic Medicine via CCT or CESR-CP (Combined Programme) (Proposed CCT/CESR-CP date must be within 6 months of interview
- European Community Rights
Desirable
- Diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to the specialty
- Additional degrees
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects
- Evidence of participation in Audit and Clinical Governance Programmes
- Ability to manage and lead a Diabetes & Endocrine/General Medicine firm
- Ability to manage risk
- Ability to manage change
- Ability to deal with complaints
- Commitment to CPD/CME
- Ability to take part in and respond to appraisal
- Experience in audit & clinical governance
- Working knowledge of evidence-based practice
Clinical/Experience
Essential
- Clinical training & experience equivalent to that required to obtain UK CCT in Diabetes, Endocrinology & General Medicine
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- An interest in obesity (weight management)
- Experience in community-based care provision
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm
- Ability to work under stress
- Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
- Honesty and reliability
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's nurses and other agencies
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
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).
