Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our friendly, dynamic Diabetes and Endocrinology team. The successful candidate will join an established innovative team of Consultants, Junior Doctors and Specialist Nurses.
The post holder will work across two of our sites, Basildon Hospital and Broomfield Hospital, performing a blend of Diabetes and Endocrinology clinics, as well as supporting colleagues with general inpatient in-reach. The post holder will work with colleagues to support and develop the Diabetes and Endocrinology services for the benefit of our local population.
We would fully support the successful candidate in developing an area of specialist interest, linked to the current needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
This post is for a whole time equivalent Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology. The post holder will be expected to work across both Basildon and Broomfield Hospitals, performing five outpatient clinics per week, and one main ward review session. The post holder will also support inpatient in-reach, providing expert assessment and advice for Diabetes and Endocrinology patients to General and Acute colleagues.
The post holder will be expected to undertake electronic triaging of new outpatient referrals and review and respond to advice and guidance requests.
Across the sites we currently support a wide range of sub-interests within the field of diabetes and endocrinology, and there is an excellent mix of clinical work within the proposed job plan.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospitals at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for the local population. We are a well-led, high performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Chelmsford is one of England's newest cities, the county town of Essex, and Basildon, a dynamic well-established urban centre, both located in the London commuter belt. Set in stunning Essex countryside, with a strong community tradition, extensive good schools, active leisure options and coastal access, the area is also well-recognized as a desirable region in which to be based.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assess, manage and treat Diabetes and Endocrine patients attending outpatient clinics.
- To participate in and supervise processes to improve delivery of patient care, both in Specialty and General Medicine
- To participate in the maintenance and recording of Key Performance Indicators, and adhere to high governance standards.
- To contribute to and develop outpatient and inpatient services covered by Diabetes and Endocrinology.
- The candidate will be expected to partake in the General Internal Medicine Physician of the Day rota at Broomfield Hospital which currently operates a 1 in 22 rota.
- To supervise implementation and follow local and national clinical guidelines and standards relevant to the postholder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assess, manage and treat Diabetes and Endocrine patients attending outpatient clinics.
- To participate in and supervise processes to improve delivery of patient care, both in Specialty and General Medicine
- To participate in the maintenance and recording of Key Performance Indicators, and adhere to high governance standards.
- To contribute to and develop outpatient and inpatient services covered by Diabetes and Endocrinology.
- The candidate will be expected to partake in the General Internal Medicine Physician of the Day rota at Broomfield Hospital which currently operates a 1 in 22 rota.
- To supervise implementation and follow local and national clinical guidelines and standards relevant to the postholder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register for Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus or within 6 months of CCT
Desirable
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register for Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus or within 6 months of CCT
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Endocrinology & Diabetes Mellitus, with General (Internal) Medicine or Acute (Internal Medicine)
Desirable
- Evidence of presentations or papers in Diabetes and Endocrinology and/or General /Acute Medicine.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within the specialty.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register for Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus or within 6 months of CCT
Desirable
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register for Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus or within 6 months of CCT
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Endocrinology & Diabetes Mellitus, with General (Internal) Medicine or Acute (Internal Medicine)
Desirable
- Evidence of presentations or papers in Diabetes and Endocrinology and/or General /Acute Medicine.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within the specialty.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
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).
