Job summary
Manchester Royal Infirmary is looking to appoint an experienced Consultant to join our highly motivated and dynamic Endocrine team.
The department of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism (DEM) at MRI provides a comprehensive service for all specialist elements of endocrinology and includes distinctive links to paediatrics/maternal medicine. Endocrinology integrates with our comprehensive diabetes, metabolic bone and lipid services.
We have excellent access to diagnostic radiology and biochemistry and a multi-purpose specialist day-case unit within the same building. The wider team has a proven track record in clinical research, with output contributing to changes in national and international practice.
The successful appointee should have received training in adult endocrinology and should have a CCT or its equivalent in Endocrinology & Diabetes. Key responsibilities will include the provision of clinical leadership in Endocrinology, supervising junior medical staff and multi-professional trainees as required, contributing to the development of services and staff, participating in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, and contributing to departmental audit and clinical governance.
This is a less-than-full-time post based on a working week of 8.5 PAs (units of Professional Activity) in accordance with the Terms and Conditions - Consultants (England) 2003. Candidates are encouraged to make contact with the recruiting manager.
Main duties of the job
- To provide clinical leadership in Endocrinology, supervising junior medical staff and multi-professional trainees as required
- Contribute to the development of services and staff, participating in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.
- Contribute to departmental audit and clinical governance.
- The consultant will be expected to provide cross-cover for annual/study leave and short-term sickness for other consultants in the department as agreed within the team.
- Participation in relevant speciality on call rota
- Perform any other duties that are considered necessary for the efficient working of the service, and which are mutually agreed to be relevant to the post as the pattern of service evolves.
- The appointee will participate in administrative and management roles of the department in conjunction with other consultants.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- Entry in the GMC Specialist Register for Endocrinology & Diabetes Mellitus via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or CESR
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications / Experience in Clinical Research
- Evidence of commitment to CPD in Endocrinology & Diabetes
Experience
Essential
- Clinical skills in Endocrinology equivalent to completion of Higher Speciality Training
Desirable
- Evidence of research, service development and training in specific areas of specialist endocrinology
Management
Essential
- Experience in clinical audit / patient safety initiatives
Desirable
- Experience in service improvement
- Experience of leadership
Teaching
Essential
- Teaching experience to medical and non-medical staff
Desirable
- Experience of organising / teaching courses
- Postgraduate qualifications in medical education
Other Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational ability and a willingness to be flexible in accordance with the demands of the team
- Experience of working in a cross boundary clinical team with good communication and management skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- Entry in the GMC Specialist Register for Endocrinology & Diabetes Mellitus via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or CESR
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications / Experience in Clinical Research
- Evidence of commitment to CPD in Endocrinology & Diabetes
Experience
Essential
- Clinical skills in Endocrinology equivalent to completion of Higher Speciality Training
Desirable
- Evidence of research, service development and training in specific areas of specialist endocrinology
Management
Essential
- Experience in clinical audit / patient safety initiatives
Desirable
- Experience in service improvement
- Experience of leadership
Teaching
Essential
- Teaching experience to medical and non-medical staff
Desirable
- Experience of organising / teaching courses
- Postgraduate qualifications in medical education
Other Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational ability and a willingness to be flexible in accordance with the demands of the team
- Experience of working in a cross boundary clinical team with good communication and management skills
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
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
