Job summary
The post is a replacement post based at Warrington Hospital working across Warrington and Halton sites offered on a permanent basis. Applications are invited for a Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology who holds MB ChB or equivalent qualifications, MRCP, to be fully registered with the General Medical Council and listed on the Specialist Register or due to be registered within six months of the date of appointment.
The appointee will support the development of our services and will contribute to weekday cover to A2 Medical Ward, outpatients for new and follow up patients in Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinics, take part in the consultant of the day rota answering advice and guidance requests for the community..
There is also a commitment to carry out some weekday afternoon acute medicine sessions and 1:8 weekends supporting medical admissions
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join a team of 6 diabetes and endocrine consultants to provide weekday cover to A2 medical ward. They will carry out some weekday afternoon sessions and around 1:8 weekends supporting medical admission. This is remunerated in addition to the standard 10 PA's.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There will be clinics for new and follow up patients in diabetes and general endocrinology clinics.
The appointee will take part in the consultant of the week rota which involves answering advice and guidance requests for the community, triaging and starting initial investigations for new referrals, supporting the diabetes nurse inpatient team and seeing any ward referrals. The diabetes & endocrinology registrar will assist with ward reviews if available.
The appointee will be expected to attend and be actively involved in MDT meetings and directorate clinical governance activity across Diabetes and Endocrinology Services.
It is expected the post holder will gain educational supervisor status for the GMC register.
As diabetes related technology is the way forward the appointee would be expected to gain competency with insulin pumps, hybrid closed loop devices and continuous glucose monitor analysis.
The appointee will actively participate in the quality improvement agenda adopting an initiative of choice to lead on.
Provide active teaching and supervision to medical trainees and undergraduates based on A2, in diabetes and endocrinology rotations and in allied sub-speciality if applicable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There will be clinics for new and follow up patients in diabetes and general endocrinology clinics.
The appointee will take part in the consultant of the week rota which involves answering advice and guidance requests for the community, triaging and starting initial investigations for new referrals, supporting the diabetes nurse inpatient team and seeing any ward referrals. The diabetes & endocrinology registrar will assist with ward reviews if available.
The appointee will be expected to attend and be actively involved in MDT meetings and directorate clinical governance activity across Diabetes and Endocrinology Services.
It is expected the post holder will gain educational supervisor status for the GMC register.
As diabetes related technology is the way forward the appointee would be expected to gain competency with insulin pumps, hybrid closed loop devices and continuous glucose monitor analysis.
The appointee will actively participate in the quality improvement agenda adopting an initiative of choice to lead on.
Provide active teaching and supervision to medical trainees and undergraduates based on A2, in diabetes and endocrinology rotations and in allied sub-speciality if applicable.
Person Specification
oQualification
Essential
- oApplicants are required to hold MB ChB or equivalent qualifications, oMRCP
- oMRCP
- oFully registered with the General Medical Council and listed on the Specialist Register or due to be registered within six months of the date of appointment
Experience
Essential
- oMust be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Diabetes & endocrinology, General Medicine and Acute Medicine.
Desirable
- oEvidence of active involvement in risk management oEvidence of personal involvement in management and administrative roles in health care. oUnderstanding of current issues within Diabetes & Endocrinology and the future direction of the specialty. oUnderstanding current issues within the wider NHS. oAttendance at a recognised management course. oShows ability to work with and lead with others across professions. oInvolvement in medical education and plans to gain educational supervisor status
Skills, knowledge and competencies
Essential
- oExperience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff. oPresentation of papers, posters or abstracts at local, regional or national meetings oKnowledge of audit principles and evidence in participation in and completion of audit/QI projects. oTraining in clinical supervision. oAdvanced communication skills oEnthusiasm for education for self and others oBe sensitive to the patient experience oEvidence of willingness to participate in multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service. oAbility to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload. oEvidence of experience in procedural safety processes
Desirable
- oCritical appraisal skills oEvidence of knowledge of methodology. oExperience of conducting research projects. oWillingness to contribute to on-going clinical research. oPublications in peer-reviewed journal. oRecord of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across the multidisciplinary team
Specific role requirements
Essential
- oMedically fit to fulfil all aspects of the post oAbility to manage high pressure situations, i.e. clinical crisis. oAbility to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff. oAbility to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff. oWillingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare. oSatisfactory DBS Disclosure check oCaring, honest and reliable oExcellent verbal and written skills in English oAbility to co-operate in a democratic team environment oAble and willing to work with consultant colleagues in equitable sharing of clinical, non-clinical duties oHas a thorough knowledge and understanding of 'Good Medical Practice' from the GMC
Person Specification
oQualification
Essential
- oApplicants are required to hold MB ChB or equivalent qualifications, oMRCP
- oMRCP
- oFully registered with the General Medical Council and listed on the Specialist Register or due to be registered within six months of the date of appointment
Experience
Essential
- oMust be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Diabetes & endocrinology, General Medicine and Acute Medicine.
Desirable
- oEvidence of active involvement in risk management oEvidence of personal involvement in management and administrative roles in health care. oUnderstanding of current issues within Diabetes & Endocrinology and the future direction of the specialty. oUnderstanding current issues within the wider NHS. oAttendance at a recognised management course. oShows ability to work with and lead with others across professions. oInvolvement in medical education and plans to gain educational supervisor status
Skills, knowledge and competencies
Essential
- oExperience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff. oPresentation of papers, posters or abstracts at local, regional or national meetings oKnowledge of audit principles and evidence in participation in and completion of audit/QI projects. oTraining in clinical supervision. oAdvanced communication skills oEnthusiasm for education for self and others oBe sensitive to the patient experience oEvidence of willingness to participate in multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service. oAbility to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload. oEvidence of experience in procedural safety processes
Desirable
- oCritical appraisal skills oEvidence of knowledge of methodology. oExperience of conducting research projects. oWillingness to contribute to on-going clinical research. oPublications in peer-reviewed journal. oRecord of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across the multidisciplinary team
Specific role requirements
Essential
- oMedically fit to fulfil all aspects of the post oAbility to manage high pressure situations, i.e. clinical crisis. oAbility to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff. oAbility to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff. oWillingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare. oSatisfactory DBS Disclosure check oCaring, honest and reliable oExcellent verbal and written skills in English oAbility to co-operate in a democratic team environment oAble and willing to work with consultant colleagues in equitable sharing of clinical, non-clinical duties oHas a thorough knowledge and understanding of 'Good Medical Practice' from the GMC
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).
