Job summary
Please read the advert and job description carefully and only apply if you meet the minimum criteria or you will not be shortlisted.
Senior Clinical Fellow (IM3 or ST3+) Department of Diabetes & Endocrinology University Hospitals of Leicester Minimum Criteria:MRCP Part 1 (Passed), UK Experience > 1 Month, Special Interest in Metabolic Medicine.
Primary Base:Leicester Royal Infirmary & Leicester General Hospital, Leicester Diabetes Centre
Department: Diabetes & Endocrinology
Rota:Full time with oncalls (Nights, Long Days, Weekends etc.)
You will be allocated a Clinical Supervisor, Educational Supervisor and be supported with your continued professional development.
You will receive the standard study leave and annual leave entitlement for NHS Doctors as per the contractual Terms and Conditions of Service.
You will be expected to work at the level of a middle grade registrar.
A supernumerary shadowing period of 4 weeks will be offered to overseas candidates, upon negotiation of appointment.
Main duties of the job
The responsibilities of the post are identical to that of an ST3 in Medicine.
This post will appeal to those who have completed SHO level training and wish to gain specialist Endocrinology and Diabetes experience before joining a specialty programme or those wanting to take time out of training to gain dedicated, specialist Diabetes and/or Endocrinology experience.
The main duties and responsibilities of this post are to
- Ensure a safe and high standard of care of all patients
- Participate in the running of the department/ward
- Provide clinical supervision of Junior doctors on medical wards &/or in the on-call team
- Provide senior medical input for the on-call Medical Team (especially Out of Hours) and potentially lead the cardiac arrest team
- Assist with achieving the DOH Clinical Quality Indicators
The ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team is essential to this post. You will participate in operational and research projects and the teaching of the Senior House Officers, Medical Students, Nursing staff and other Ancillary staff.
About us
ABOUT UHL, OUR VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS
Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
GENERAL DUTIES
In addition to the key job responsibilities detailed in this job description all employees at UHL NHS Trust are expected to comply with the general duties detailed below:
All employees are subject to the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act. The post holder is required to ensure that as an employee, his or her work methods do not endanger other people or themselves.
All employees are subject to the requirements of the Data Protection Act and must maintain strict confidentiality in respect of patients and staffs records.
All employees must comply with the Trusts equality and diversity policies and must not discriminate, against individuals or groups on the basis of their age, disability, gender, marital status, membership or non membership of a trade union, race, religion, domestic circumstances, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, social and employment status, HIV status, or people who are undergoing or have undergone gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, Pregnancy and Maternity or any other grounds which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
This job description is not to be taken as an exhaustive list of duties and it may be reviewed in the light of changed service needs and development. Any changes will be fully discussed with the post holder. The post holder will be required to carry out the duties appropriate to the grade and scope of the post.
In order to ensure the Trusts ability to respond to changes in the needs of the service, after appropriate consultation anddiscussion with you(including consideration of personal circumstances current skills, abilities and career development) the Trust may make a change to your location, duties and responsibilities that are deemed reasonable in the circumstances.
Undertake general, specialist and sub-specialist Endocrinology and Diabetes clinics under consultant supervision.
Work with the Endocrine and Diabetes Specialist Nurses and Ancillary staff to ensure the effective running of the Kieffer-Howlett Investigations Unit and Diabetes In-Reach services.
Become involved with Audit, Quality Improvement and Research taking place in the Departments.
Contribute towards the Thyroid Shared Care Scheme.
Endocrinology in-reach for in-patients across the 3 main UHL sites, mainly at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.
Virtual advice and guidance support for General Practice.
Co-ordinate specialist MDT meetings across Endocrinology and Diabetes.
Teaching and training for post-graduate doctors, allied health care professionals and students.
Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary meetings.
Participate in out-of-hours General Internal Medical on-calls covering the admissions wards, Emergency Department in-reach and the medical wards at the Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital on a rotational on-call basis.
Co-operate with members of the personnel department when monitoring hours of work and other personnel issues.
Attend induction in each hospital or new department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
GENERAL DUTIES
In addition to the key job responsibilities detailed in this job description all employees at UHL NHS Trust are expected to comply with the general duties detailed below:
All employees are subject to the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act. The post holder is required to ensure that as an employee, his or her work methods do not endanger other people or themselves.
All employees are subject to the requirements of the Data Protection Act and must maintain strict confidentiality in respect of patients and staffs records.
All employees must comply with the Trusts equality and diversity policies and must not discriminate, against individuals or groups on the basis of their age, disability, gender, marital status, membership or non membership of a trade union, race, religion, domestic circumstances, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, social and employment status, HIV status, or people who are undergoing or have undergone gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, Pregnancy and Maternity or any other grounds which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
This job description is not to be taken as an exhaustive list of duties and it may be reviewed in the light of changed service needs and development. Any changes will be fully discussed with the post holder. The post holder will be required to carry out the duties appropriate to the grade and scope of the post.
In order to ensure the Trusts ability to respond to changes in the needs of the service, after appropriate consultation anddiscussion with you(including consideration of personal circumstances current skills, abilities and career development) the Trust may make a change to your location, duties and responsibilities that are deemed reasonable in the circumstances.
Undertake general, specialist and sub-specialist Endocrinology and Diabetes clinics under consultant supervision.
Work with the Endocrine and Diabetes Specialist Nurses and Ancillary staff to ensure the effective running of the Kieffer-Howlett Investigations Unit and Diabetes In-Reach services.
Become involved with Audit, Quality Improvement and Research taking place in the Departments.
Contribute towards the Thyroid Shared Care Scheme.
Endocrinology in-reach for in-patients across the 3 main UHL sites, mainly at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.
Virtual advice and guidance support for General Practice.
Co-ordinate specialist MDT meetings across Endocrinology and Diabetes.
Teaching and training for post-graduate doctors, allied health care professionals and students.
Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary meetings.
Participate in out-of-hours General Internal Medical on-calls covering the admissions wards, Emergency Department in-reach and the medical wards at the Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital on a rotational on-call basis.
Co-operate with members of the personnel department when monitoring hours of work and other personnel issues.
Attend induction in each hospital or new department.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Qualifications
Essential
- part I=1, part II=2, MRCP=3
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 2+ years' experience
- UK experience 1 point
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Qualifications
Essential
- part I=1, part II=2, MRCP=3
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 2+ years' experience
- UK experience 1 point
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).
