Job summary
Endocrinology and Diabetes (up to 10PAs) at BRISTOL ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
This is a replacement post for a confirmed substantive post following a retirement and an exciting opportunity to join the existing Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC), UHBW. We are a recognised Centre of Excellence previously with two European Reference Networks as a specialised centre for both Rare Endocrine and Rare Bone disease. We have recently been commissioned as the south west region CEW (Complications of Excess Weight) hub site by NHSE and is also one of the four nationally commissioned, NHS England funded complex Osteogenesis Imperfecta service. The endocrine and diabetes team based at the BRHC consists of 5.0 NHS endocrine and diabetes consultants, one University of Bristol clinical academic for diabetes and Obesity and 2 Consultant Paediatricians with an interest in diabetes, 4 WTE paediatric endocrinology/late-effect nurse specialists and 7.5 E WTE PDSN, 3 WTE dietitians and 2.5 WTE Clinical Psychologists. The new post will join the specialist endocrinology services and large diabetes team and join the specialist Endocrine Bone service or another sub-speciality team.
The team provides a tertiary service in Paediatric Endocrinology to the whole of the Southwest of England and parts of Wiltshire with a referral population of approximately 1 million children; and provides diabetes care to Bristol, Weston and North Somerset.
Main duties of the job
The 10 PA job plan includes sharing responsibility for Bristol and SW regional endocrinology, with ward attending in paediatric endocrinology (1:5) and diabetes (1:7) (consultant responsibility for ward rounds, in-patient referrals and regional queries during working hours Mon-Fri) and consultant responsibility for day case investigations. There is currently no formal on call commitment but this is currently under review and will be developed to meet national specialist clinical standards.
Out-patient responsibilities will include: 2-3 diabetes clinic/month, regular Bristol Endocrine and Endocrine Bone and COI clinics plus attendance at DSD and transition clinics as required and attendance at regional endocrinology clinics for specified centres.
The department is actively involved in clinical research and teaching trainees, including specialty GRID training. The post will be based at the BRHC and provides an ideal opportunity for the successful candidate to work in an inner city university hospital, with the opportunity for teaching and to develop research interests within a team with a range of academic interests
Applicants should have a CCT or equivalent in Paediatric Endocrinology, Diabetes SPIN or equivalent or be within six months of achieving this at the date of interview, or be listed on the GMC's specialist register.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training, and Experience
Essential
- Eligible for specialist registration in paediatric endocrinology within six months of interview or, Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview, Diabetes Spin or equivalent or within 6 months of completion
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification
- Approved Grid training in paediatric endocrinology or equivalent
- Approved diabetes training
- Endocrine bone clinical experience during paediatric speciality training or another sub-speciality interest to fit in with departmental requirements
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
- Experience of working in the UK
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Diabetes SPIN or equivalent, Diabetes technology
Desirable
Clinical Governance, Audit, and Research
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Ability to increase the department. academic profile
- Evidence of peer reviewed research papers
- Evidence of ability to write abstracts for submission to conferences
- Presentations at national/international meetings
Teaching, Training, Management and Leadership
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students.
- Experience of supervising trainees.
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Evidence of multi -disciplinary team working
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
Other
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role, including South West regional centres
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training, and Experience
Essential
- Eligible for specialist registration in paediatric endocrinology within six months of interview or, Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview, Diabetes Spin or equivalent or within 6 months of completion
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification
- Approved Grid training in paediatric endocrinology or equivalent
- Approved diabetes training
- Endocrine bone clinical experience during paediatric speciality training or another sub-speciality interest to fit in with departmental requirements
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
- Experience of working in the UK
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Diabetes SPIN or equivalent, Diabetes technology
Desirable
Clinical Governance, Audit, and Research
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Ability to increase the department. academic profile
- Evidence of peer reviewed research papers
- Evidence of ability to write abstracts for submission to conferences
- Presentations at national/international meetings
Teaching, Training, Management and Leadership
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students.
- Experience of supervising trainees.
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Evidence of multi -disciplinary team working
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
Other
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role, including South West regional centres
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Upper Maudlin St
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
