Job summary
'We are recruiting for 2 permanent Consultant Physician in Diabetes and Endocrinology. One post is for 10PA and the other is for 10.19PA, further details around the job plans can be found in the attached job descriptions. If you have a preference of a certain post, please make this clear as part of your supporting information.'
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic, dedicated colleague to join the team. We provide a comprehensive range of services at Pilgrim Hospital. The Elective clinical responsibilities of the post include outpatient clinics at Pilgrim Hospital and in an attached Community Hospital, weekly Radiology MDT, dedicated Endo Biochemistry Meeting and monthly remote Pituitary MDT. The post has roles for both General and Specialised clinics and active mentoring would be provided for developing further Special Interest clinics.
Main duties of the job
The inpatient responsibility covers 15 Diabetes/Endocrinology beds and an additional 10 Medical outlier beds on a buddy ward. The ward work consists of each consultant providing ward cover for two weeks at a time and will support the delivery of senior daily review for in-patients on the Diabetes and Endocrinology wards via an "on the beds", "off the beds" model. In addition to this the post holder will be expected to contribute towards the medical on-call rota.
Diabetes care in the County has developed significantly over the last 5 years with the establishment of a range of intermediate tier diabetes clinics supported by GPs with a Special Interest in Diabetes and community-based Diabetes Specialist Nurses, structured group education for patients and structured education and training for all healthcare professionals throughout the Lincolnshire health community. The Diabetes service is shifting further towards providing a Community based Integrated Diabetes model offering an exciting opportunity for the successful to candidate to support the development of this new model where the Diabetes service will focus support towards providing clinics for complex diabetes cases.
About us
We are one of the largest Trusts in the UK and provide a comprehensive range of health services to the local population. Lincoln is the county town of Lincolnshire. Pilgrim hospital is situated in the Market Town of Boston, and is a modern complex of 566 beds. Lincoln medical school is now in its third year of student intake and there are opportunities for Structured Teaching via the newly built Undergraduate Medical Centre. The Trust is also a part of the Comprehensive Local Research network with a dedicated Diabetes Research Nurse support and opportunities and infrastructure for Clinical Research are in place.
With its open spaces and plenty of green countryside Lincolnshire remains largely unspoiled with less hustle and bustle that grips so much of the rest of the country- it remains a place where people can live and work in comfort. The county scores highly when it comes to education from nursery through to secondary school and has a growing university culture at the City of Lincoln. In your free time there are many places of interest to visit in Lincolnshire with motor racing at Cadwell Park, lakes for sailing, some of the best coarse fishing in the country and horse racing at Market Rasen, not to mention Lincoln Cathedral and Castle and the good balance of traditional eateries throughout the county.
For more information on what it's like to live and work in Lincolnshire please see the link below.
https://www.beinlincolnshire.com/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants are required to be on the Specialist Register for Diabetes and General Medicine or within 1 year of CCT date. Full registration with the GMC is essential. Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent is essential.
For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
If you are considering making the move give us a call, we are more than happy to arrange a visit and show you what we have to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants are required to be on the Specialist Register for Diabetes and General Medicine or within 1 year of CCT date. Full registration with the GMC is essential. Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent is essential.
For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
If you are considering making the move give us a call, we are more than happy to arrange a visit and show you what we have to offer.
Person Specification
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist Registration ( with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council or be eligible within 6 months of the interview
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b. Certificate of Eligibility for specialist Registration (CESR) c. European Community Rights
- Should the person be UK trained, they must also be a holder of Certificate of completion of specialist training (CCT) or entry expected within six months of interview date
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support certificate
- An appropriate higher degree, e.g. an MD, PhD or equivalent
- Higher research qualification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in Diabetes/Endocrinology and General (Internal) Medicine
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
Management
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Desirable
- Management training or qualification
- Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
- Evidence of developing a high quality, high performance service
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training for doctors and other disciplines
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
Person Specification
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist Registration ( with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council or be eligible within 6 months of the interview
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b. Certificate of Eligibility for specialist Registration (CESR) c. European Community Rights
- Should the person be UK trained, they must also be a holder of Certificate of completion of specialist training (CCT) or entry expected within six months of interview date
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support certificate
- An appropriate higher degree, e.g. an MD, PhD or equivalent
- Higher research qualification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in Diabetes/Endocrinology and General (Internal) Medicine
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
Management
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Desirable
- Management training or qualification
- Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
- Evidence of developing a high quality, high performance service
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training for doctors and other disciplines
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
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).
