Job summary
This role provides a unique opportunity, arising from a partnership between Southport & Ormskirk NHS Trust and Edge Hill University. In the role of Clinical Academic, the successful candidate will work as Clinical Lead for the Diabetes and Endocrine service, as well as conducting teaching and research at the Medical School within the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine at Edge Hill University.
The role will involve undertaking outpatient diabetes and endocrinology clinics, reviewing in-patient diabetes patients and acting as clinical lead for the service at the Trust.
In addition, you will make a significant contribution to the design and planning of the curriculum within the area of expertise, as well as developing the research profile and creating strong working relationships at the vibrant and growing Medical School at Edge Hill University.
Main duties of the job
This role would be perfect for candidates who have a passion for teaching, with research expertise and a track record of success, as well as those who have a commitment to Partnership working and the development of primary care.
You will have knowledge, extensive training and experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology in an accredited training programme. In addition, you will have relevant knowledge of Higher Education curricula and the ability to contribute to significant elements of academic programmes within the area of expertise.
You will be outward looking with excellent networking and team management skills with the ability to work in a multi-professional team.
Applicants are required to hold membership with the Royal College of physicians, be fully registered with GMC and to be on the specialist register for GIM and/or Diabetes & Endocrine.
About us
The job plan will include 1.5 core SPA to cover CME, audit, appraisal and revalidation, and further SPA for supervision of trainees (0.25 per trainee), 3 PAs allocated to EHU activity, teaching and other SPA duties as agreed at job planning. 1 PA will be allocated in the job plan for Clinical Lead role
About Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust
Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust provides healthcare in hospital and the community to 258,000 people across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire. The Trust provides a range of local hospital services across its two main sites ranging from adults and childrens A&E, Intensive Care and a range of medical and surgical specialties, womens and childrens services, consultant led Maternity Care as well as its adult community health services. We also host the Northwest Spinal Injuries Centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is looking towards the future with plans underway to re-shape the healthcare economy and deliver a truly integrated healthcare system that will meet the needs of the population in the future. This vision aligns with the Edge Hill Medical School and supports the emerging partnership between the two organisations. The successful applicant will bring expertise to both organisations and help to shape the direction of diabetes care in Sefton and West Lancashire.
We offer excellent staff benefits to all clinical and non-clinical staff, and can offer you flexible working, in house education programs, annual personal development plans and development opportunities. Striving for continuous improvement and passionate about Excellent, Long Life Integrated Care, we are recruiting staff who can demonstrate our organizational values of Supportive, Caring, Open & Honest, Professional and Efficient to ensure we deliver the best patient care.
About Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University is an ambitious institution, based on an attractive, award-winning 160-acre campus in Lancashire, close to Liverpool and Manchester. The University aspires to combine excellent research of reach and significance with a world-class student experience, and is ranked as Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
About Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine
Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine at Edge Hill University is one of the leading providers of education to the health and social care workforce in the region, with a growing national and international research profile. It has excellent relationships with external health and social care providers, which ensures that its work is of direct relevance to, and impacts positively on, the rapidly changing medical/clinical education environment.
Edge Hill University Medical School (EHUMS) sits within the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine and is one of only five new medical schools in England, established after a rigorous competitive bidding process as part of the government's expansion of undergraduate medical training places. The Medical School welcomed its first cohort of MBChB students in 2020 with a Foundation Year for Medicine, to support widening access to a career in medicine for local students, which started in 2019. The MBChB has a focus on understanding local healthcare needs and challenges and has a novel curriculum. Within the Medical School we have a wide range of postgraduate programmes in areas including Physician Associate Studies, Advanced Clinical Practice, Master of Surgery, Master of Medicine and a suite of programmes in postgraduate medical education and clinical leadership. The Medical School is a vibrant and rapidly growing School with an evolving staff body, many of who are clinically and/or research active. Developing its research profile and scholarly activity is a key focus for the School.
Advertising date: 22 February 2021
Closing date: 23 March 2021
Shortlisting dates: 24/25th March 2021
Interview Date - Late April / Early May 2021
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is looking towards the future with plans underway to re-shape the healthcare economy and deliver a truly integrated healthcare system that will meet the needs of the population in the future. This vision aligns with the Edge Hill Medical School and supports the emerging partnership between the two organisations. The successful applicant will bring expertise to both organisations and help to shape the direction of diabetes care in Sefton and West Lancashire.
We offer excellent staff benefits to all clinical and non-clinical staff, and can offer you flexible working, in house education programs, annual personal development plans and development opportunities. Striving for continuous improvement and passionate about Excellent, Long Life Integrated Care, we are recruiting staff who can demonstrate our organizational values of Supportive, Caring, Open & Honest, Professional and Efficient to ensure we deliver the best patient care.
About Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University is an ambitious institution, based on an attractive, award-winning 160-acre campus in Lancashire, close to Liverpool and Manchester. The University aspires to combine excellent research of reach and significance with a world-class student experience, and is ranked as Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
About Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine
Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine at Edge Hill University is one of the leading providers of education to the health and social care workforce in the region, with a growing national and international research profile. It has excellent relationships with external health and social care providers, which ensures that its work is of direct relevance to, and impacts positively on, the rapidly changing medical/clinical education environment.
Edge Hill University Medical School (EHUMS) sits within the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine and is one of only five new medical schools in England, established after a rigorous competitive bidding process as part of the government's expansion of undergraduate medical training places. The Medical School welcomed its first cohort of MBChB students in 2020 with a Foundation Year for Medicine, to support widening access to a career in medicine for local students, which started in 2019. The MBChB has a focus on understanding local healthcare needs and challenges and has a novel curriculum. Within the Medical School we have a wide range of postgraduate programmes in areas including Physician Associate Studies, Advanced Clinical Practice, Master of Surgery, Master of Medicine and a suite of programmes in postgraduate medical education and clinical leadership. The Medical School is a vibrant and rapidly growing School with an evolving staff body, many of who are clinically and/or research active. Developing its research profile and scholarly activity is a key focus for the School.
Advertising date: 22 February 2021
Closing date: 23 March 2021
Shortlisting dates: 24/25th March 2021
Interview Date - Late April / Early May 2021
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- M.R.C.P. or equivalent
- GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- HE Teaching qualification, or commitment to achieve one within two years of appointment
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of Diabetes and Endocrinology
Training expected
Essential
- Extensive training and experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology in an accredited training programme.
Management / Audit
Essential
- Participation in Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Evidence of service development
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Research expertise and a track record of success
- Able to lead research projects
- Ability to engage in academic and professional networking through active membership of associations, societies and professional bodies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- M.R.C.P. or equivalent
- GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- HE Teaching qualification, or commitment to achieve one within two years of appointment
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of Diabetes and Endocrinology
Training expected
Essential
- Extensive training and experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology in an accredited training programme.
Management / Audit
Essential
- Participation in Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Evidence of service development
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Research expertise and a track record of success
- Able to lead research projects
- Ability to engage in academic and professional networking through active membership of associations, societies and professional bodies.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
