Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our innovative and enthusiastic Diabetes and Endocrinology team. We provide a full range of diabetes and endocrine services including collaboration with the tertiary services provided at NBT: regional Pituitary and Adrenal surgery, Tier 3 Weight management as well as the Vascular Hub.
Applicants are required to be on the specialist register for Diabetes and Endocrinology as well as General Internal Medicine, and have a CCT in both (or equivalent) or be within six months of obtaining it by the interview date.
"The job description is currently under review and pending approval from the Royal College."
Main duties of the job
This post presents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic department practicing from a newly built, state of the art 800-bed hospital. You will join the existing WTE NHS Consultants providing Diabetes and Endocrinology service to our population of 500,000 in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
We are first and foremost seeking outstanding candidates to join our team. It should be noted that advanced sleep medicine and care of patients with pulmonary hypertension and cystic fibrosis are led by other hospitals in the region and are not services provided at NBT. We are principally looking for new colleagues with the ambition to help us evolve our models of care to deliver outstanding and personally delivered services to our patients.
The postholder will have commitments within the base Acute trust (NBT), Endocrine and Diabetes department at NBT
The appointee will be contractually accountable to the North Bristol NHS Trust for the provision of services. The appointee will be managerially responsible to the Chief Executive through the Clinical Director. All consultants are required to undergo an annual appraisal carried out in accordance with the Trust policy. Consultants are also required to take an active and co-operative approach to their job planning, which will be reviewed on an annual basis by the Clinical Director. The service is led by a specialty lead (Dr Elizabeth Cheyne) supported by a General Manager (Graham Bartlett) & Specialty Manager (Jade Venning)
About us
Our vision at NBT is that by enabling our teams to be the best they can be we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. Our values represent the way we do things and what we stand for. By embedding these shared values in everything with do, we aim to create positive experiences for patients and staff. Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an environment that delivers high quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An indicative job plan is included in the Job Advertisement.
The job plan will be reviewed by the Post Holder and Specialty Lead within three months after commencement in post. The exact timetable will be flexible, arranged in discussion with the Specialty Lead.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An indicative job plan is included in the Job Advertisement.
The job plan will be reviewed by the Post Holder and Specialty Lead within three months after commencement in post. The exact timetable will be flexible, arranged in discussion with the Specialty Lead.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Inclusion on the specialist register of the GMC and/or hold CCT in Diabetes/ Endocrinology or have an agreed date for it which is within 6 months of the date of the interview (2)
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or PhD)
Training & Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices
- Able to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of Diabetic and Endocrine conditions
Desirable
- Specialist interests within Diabetes & Endocrinology
Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS structure and management issues
- Experience in audit project and written up
Desirable
- Completion of a general management course
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability.
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates.
Desirable
- Proven track record in research/projects/published papers
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Willingness to undertake further research. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team. To balance individual requirements against those of the directorate and trust as a whole
- Awareness and respect for cultural and religious beliefs
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team. Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Inclusion on the specialist register of the GMC and/or hold CCT in Diabetes/ Endocrinology or have an agreed date for it which is within 6 months of the date of the interview (2)
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or PhD)
Training & Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices
- Able to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of Diabetic and Endocrine conditions
Desirable
- Specialist interests within Diabetes & Endocrinology
Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS structure and management issues
- Experience in audit project and written up
Desirable
- Completion of a general management course
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability.
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates.
Desirable
- Proven track record in research/projects/published papers
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Willingness to undertake further research. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team. To balance individual requirements against those of the directorate and trust as a whole
- Awareness and respect for cultural and religious beliefs
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team. Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior 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).
