Job summary
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is offering the opportunity to join the Diabetes and Endocrinology team as a Consultant, for 10 PA's per week, combining a rewarding job with an unrivalled lifestyle in the heart of one of the most beautiful areas of the country.
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality consultant delivered care to patients including clinical leadership and supervision of junior medical staff, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care are provided to all patients attending the hospital.
To ensure patient safety, dignity and care are the highest priority and at the centre of all that we do.
About us
At Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust we have an ambitious and inclusive vision to improve health and well-being for our local population. The Trust was formed in 2015 by an acquisition process that not only brought together acute and community health and social care services into a single integrated care organisation (ICO), but committed to delivering an exciting and ambitious new model of care for the population of Torbay and South Devon. Our model of care aims to support people as close to their own home as possible and empower them to manage their own health and wellbeing as far as they are able.
South Devon is an area of exceptional natural beauty, with outstanding opportunities for both dry-land and water-based activities, and has a very mild climate. Torbay is known as the English Riviera and boasts award-winning beaches and a stunning coastline. Schools in the area are excellent in both state and private sector, with a selective grammar school system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients:
- To at all times, comply with the GMSs guidance on Good Medical Practice as amended or substituted from time to time.
- To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- On commencement to ensure completion of the Trusts Corporate Induction.
- To undertake duties as defined within the job plan and in agreement with the Clinical Lead.
- To be proactive in ensuring that all patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision making, whilst ensuring our standard to deliver safe, quality care is sustained.
- To be responsible for the Clinical Management of all patients under your care.
- To provide Diabetes and Endocrinology specialist support to other inpatient medical teams.
- To participate with General Inpatient Medicine on-call rota.
- To contribute to Diabetes and Endocrinology MDTs
- To work flexibly with colleagues to meet the needs of the service and achieve Trust and National targets.
- To liaise with clinicians and managers within and outside the department to address any issues arising that may affect the services.
- To participate in relevant audit and quality assurance processes.
- To communicate with local GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Why work with us - 1 (pagetiger.com)
The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients:
- To at all times, comply with the GMSs guidance on Good Medical Practice as amended or substituted from time to time.
- To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- On commencement to ensure completion of the Trusts Corporate Induction.
- To undertake duties as defined within the job plan and in agreement with the Clinical Lead.
- To be proactive in ensuring that all patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision making, whilst ensuring our standard to deliver safe, quality care is sustained.
- To be responsible for the Clinical Management of all patients under your care.
- To provide Diabetes and Endocrinology specialist support to other inpatient medical teams.
- To participate with General Inpatient Medicine on-call rota.
- To contribute to Diabetes and Endocrinology MDTs
- To work flexibly with colleagues to meet the needs of the service and achieve Trust and National targets.
- To liaise with clinicians and managers within and outside the department to address any issues arising that may affect the services.
- To participate in relevant audit and quality assurance processes.
- To communicate with local GPs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (with licence to practice)
- CCT Specialist Registration in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine, or its equivalent, or will obtain within 6 months of interview date.
- CESR.
- Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS or graduate of a UK Medical School.
- ATLS / APLS / ALS
Desirable
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes.
- Post graduate qualifications, e.g. BSc, MSc, MD, PGCE
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Ability to prioritise clinical need.
- Ability to supervise multi-disciplinary teams.
- Proven ability to teach clinical skills within multidisciplinary teams applying evidence based knowledge.
- Willingness and ability to contribute to departmental and Trust teaching Programmes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (with licence to practice)
- CCT Specialist Registration in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine, or its equivalent, or will obtain within 6 months of interview date.
- CESR.
- Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS or graduate of a UK Medical School.
- ATLS / APLS / ALS
Desirable
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes.
- Post graduate qualifications, e.g. BSc, MSc, MD, PGCE
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Ability to prioritise clinical need.
- Ability to supervise multi-disciplinary teams.
- Proven ability to teach clinical skills within multidisciplinary teams applying evidence based knowledge.
- Willingness and ability to contribute to departmental and Trust teaching Programmes.
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).
