Job summary
We are delighted to offer this new post to join a well-established team providing diabetes and endocrine services across Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals. We are looking to recruit a full time substantive Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology to deliver inpatient and outpatient services along with clinical sessions devoted to General and Acute Medicine. The successful candidate will join a team who have a strong ethos of medical education and will contribute to further development of all the team.
Main duties of the job
The role will include a mix of specialty clinic sessions, ward round and acute admissions work. Dedicated administration and SPA will be included in the job plan. There is an opportunity to expand and deliver a a specialist service including Insulin Pump Clinic, Medical Disorders of Pregnancy, Young Adult/Transitional Diabetic or Diabetic Foot Clinics. Endocrinology Clinics will also be included. The role also incorporates participation on the General Medical On-Call Rota.
About us
Known locally known as 'WHH' - the Trust is a fast-paced, ambitious organisation that is caring, compassionate, innovative and focused on the best outcomes for its patients and the employment experience of its staff. It is both aspirational and inspirational - driven to be outstanding for its patients, its staff and its communities and committed to being the best place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling two neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton it is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. It is geographically ideally positioned to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of both boroughs and beyond. A dedicated planned care centre located at Halton Hospital in Runcorn enables elective procedures to continue uninterrupted by the patient flow challenges of the 'hot' site at Warrington, where urgent, unplanned and critical care, maternity and women's and children's services are provided.
A CQC-rated 'Good' organisation with 'Outstanding' features, it is working towards university hospital status having achieved teaching status in 2019 and is working in partnership with the University of Chester and others in this regard.
A workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities and as an equal, diverse and inclusive employer the Trust is proud to have achieved both Disability Confident Leader and Navajo LGBTQ+ Charter Mark accreditations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with GMC - within 6 months of CCT or currently on the specialist register
- ALS or equivalent
- Diabetes & endocrinology trained with CCT or equivalent and eligible for specialist register
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Postgraduate qualification in Diabetes & endocrinology
- Relevant higher degree
Experience
Essential
- High level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Diabetes and endocrinology Understanding of current issues within Diabetes & endocrinology and GIM and the future direction of the speciality
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Evidence of personal involvement in management and administrative roles in healthcare
Desirable
- Evidence of active involvement in risk managementeaching Qualification
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- To work effectively as part of the Trust Management Structure Relevant higher degree
Skills, Knowledge and Competencies
Essential
- Advanced communication skills
- Team player
- Leadership skills
Desirable
- To work effectively as part of the Trust Management Structure
- Appraiser training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with GMC - within 6 months of CCT or currently on the specialist register
- ALS or equivalent
- Diabetes & endocrinology trained with CCT or equivalent and eligible for specialist register
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Postgraduate qualification in Diabetes & endocrinology
- Relevant higher degree
Experience
Essential
- High level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Diabetes and endocrinology Understanding of current issues within Diabetes & endocrinology and GIM and the future direction of the speciality
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Evidence of personal involvement in management and administrative roles in healthcare
Desirable
- Evidence of active involvement in risk managementeaching Qualification
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- To work effectively as part of the Trust Management Structure Relevant higher degree
Skills, Knowledge and Competencies
Essential
- Advanced communication skills
- Team player
- Leadership skills
Desirable
- To work effectively as part of the Trust Management Structure
- Appraiser training
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).
