West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Consultant in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine

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Job summary

We are seeking two enthusiastic Consultant Endocrinologists to join our Diabetes and Endocrinology Team. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates wishing to pursue a career in Endocrinology. The successful candidate will join an innovative established team of Consultants, Junior Doctors, Dietitians and Specialist Nurses providing outpatient and inpatient care.

The post-holder will work with colleagues to support and develop Diabetes and Endocrinology services for the local population. Although the position is mainly based at Watford General Hospital, the successful candidate will be expected to work across our sites including St Albans City Hospital and Hemel Hempstead General Hospital. There will be opportunities to develop new services or grow existing services in weight management, renal diabetes, diabetes technology and lipid services. There is also opportunity to support education of Medical students from Brunel University.

Applicants must have full GMC registration. MRCP (UK) is desirable.

Interview date: 24th April 2024

For suitable candidates, the Trust have agreed a proposal for up to 1PA of SPA time/week to be worked flexibly.

This change in in line with the Trusts' flexible working agenda and recognition of the enormous contribution that this group of staff continue to provide to our staff and patients

Successful candidates will be also eligible for a relocation allowance in excess of £12,000(if required)

Main duties of the job

This post is for two whole time equivalent substantive Consultants in Diabetes and Endocrinology based at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The successful candidates will be expected to work across our three sites, Watford General Hospital, Hemel Hempstead General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital. As we are lead provider for Diabetes within Herts Valley area, the postholder may also need to carry out Diabetes clinics at one of our community sites across the area.

Duties include about 5 outpatient clinics per week; intermittent inpatient care for GIM patients, support inpatient diabetes team, electronic triaging, and advice & guidance.

About us

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust!

The Trust is in line to receive government funding for major redevelopment works with construction due to start on new buildings in 2024. Plans include a new building at Watford General Hospital to house all clinical services with our hospitals at Hemel Hempstead and St Albans being refurbished throughout with some new buildings.

But our redevelopment is not just about new buildings. Each of our three hospitals will have a clearer role and a higher level of specialist care. This is a unique chance to be at the forefront of national efforts to transform how healthcare is provided for local people. Our hugely experienced project team of senior clinicians, architects, planners and construction experts have shaped our plans which embrace the latest best practice, including advances in design and digital healthcare.

The Trust is delighted to have recently been awarded Teaching Hospital status in recognition of its wide and well-renowned role in educating doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We have recently opened a multi-storey car park at Watford General Hospital.

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. For any additional information, please kindly contact recruiting manager, via,alex.sarkodie@nhs.net.

We strive to live by our Commitment, Care and Quality values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.

Date posted

15 February 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year London Fringe £149 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-A-1841

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will work closely with other Consultants, Junior Doctors, Nursing staff, Managers, Medical Secretaries, Admin and other staff across the hospital sites, to deliver clinical services, partake in clinical governance, support clinical leadership to enhance patient safety and experience.

Candidate will be required to have contact with patients, patients carers/relatives, and General Practitioners.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Candidate will be required to have contact with patients, patients carers/relatives, and General Practitioners.

Person Specification

Your application will be scored against the PS

Essential

Please see attached JD

Desirable

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Person Specification

Your application will be scored against the PS

Essential

Please see attached JD

Desirable

Please see attached JD

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)