Job summary
We are looking to recruit a new colleague to our department. The post in Internal Medicine, Diabetes & Endocrinology will be based in Lancaster with responsibility for inpatient and outpatient care at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) and endocrine outpatient care at Westmorland General Hospital (WGH). The appointee is required to have appropriate experience and interest in the speciality. The appointee with join three existing consultants and a locum colleague in providing a high quality service and will be encouraged and supported in the development of sub-speciality interests. The Diabetes & Endocrinology team relocated its clinics to a new Diabetes Centre at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary in May 2022 providing exciting options for new colleagues to participate in service re-design and development. The University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust provides undergraduate medical education for Lancaster University and is keen to develop its association with the university further, giving newly appointed consultants valuable opportunities to take an interest in undergraduate education, and or, research.
Main duties of the job
A full job description can be obtained from NHS jobs. Briefly duties would include Diabetes & Endocrine outpatient clinics, review of Diabetes & Endocrine referrals, triaging, advice and guidance, supporting Diabetes Foot clinic and review of general medical patients on the ward.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must be fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must be fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Full GMC registration required
Shortlisting
Desirable
- CCT or equivalent in Diabetes & Endocrinology
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- Minimum of 4 years experience within the speciality
- Experience of independent clinics for Diabetes & Endocrinology
Desirable
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Full GMC registration required
Shortlisting
Desirable
- CCT or equivalent in Diabetes & Endocrinology
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- Minimum of 4 years experience within the speciality
- Experience of independent clinics for Diabetes & Endocrinology
Desirable
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
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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).
