Consultant Physician in General Medicine with Diabetes & Endocrinology

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work with the other Consultants to provide speciality diabetes/endocrinology advice and support to patients within the Trust. The specialty commitment of this post includes the provision of specialist and general clinics with the associated administration.

Currently some of the clinics have dedicated SpR support depending on SpR availability. There is no requirement for formal Educational Supervision of a SpR. Clinics are 3.5 hours with 30 minutes of urgent administration (1.0 PA). An additional 1.5 hours of administration per clinic is allocated. They will attend multi-disciplinary departmental meetings and will be expected to help support and train the SpRs and other junior medical staff in diabetes/ endocrinology/ general medicine, and the Clinical Nurse Specialists.

Additional SPA in line with Medical Education commitments will be discussed and agreed when the Job Plan is reviewed at 3 months. Where possible, the post-holders will be encouraged to develop a research interest, compatible with the background of the department and its facilities. Audit will be a mandatory part of the role.

The Diabetes & Endocrinology Clinical Service Line has close links with local General Practitioners and there is an active teaching program for them, and also for all grades of doctors within the Trust. The post holder will be encouraged to continue teaching and training at all levels. Where a consultant takes part in regular teaching other than on the job teaching this will be negotiated as part of the job plan review process and additional PAs allocated.

Luton & Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital Trusts have merged to form the Bedfordshire Hospitals Foundation NHS Trust since April 2020. The diabetes/endocrine teams at both hospitals have a long standing close working relationship and have many shared projects and objectives. At present there is no expectation that there is cross site working for consultants in the specialty for direct clinical care duties.

The Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D) has always been renowned for its friendly atmosphere and good working relationships. The Hospital has an excellent track record of financial and senior executive stability.

The Trust has University Hospital status which provides an academic environment to the hospital. In addition to postgraduate training, we welcome medical students from the UCL Medical School throughout the year and by arrangement with the medical school provide a programme of clinical placements to support their education. We have an excellent reputation for junior staff training. Within the Centre of Multi-Professional Educational & Training (COMET) is the Medical Education Department, the library including an IT suite, and the Training & Development Department. The main aim of the Medical Education Department is to promote postgraduate and continuing medical education and training for all doctors and dentists. The Hospital actively promotes career development and progression for all staff.

The Hospital has excellent access to the surrounding areas with easy access to central London and the rural Chilterns. The rural areas include many attractive villages and towns within easy reach of the Hospital including St Albans and Harpenden. Excellent schools are found nearby. There is also very good access to the Midlands and North by road using the M1 or A1, or by rail to one of the Lutons three stations. A direct link using the new Busway takes passengers from Luton Train station just 7 minutes to reach a stop that is within a short walking distance of the hospital. London Luton Airport is within fifteen minutes of the hospital.

Applicants must be fully registered on the UK General Medical Councils Specialist Register and have MRCP. Specialist Registrars may apply if within 6 months of CCT.

Candidates unable for personal reasons to work full-time are also invited to apply.

The appointment will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.

Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a pre-interview assessment process and thereafter successful applicants will be invited to interview for the post.

Closing Date: Sunday 12th February 2023

Assessment Date: Friday 10th March 2023

Interview Date: Monday 24th April 2023

Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the post.

Training

Essential

• Training and experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT (or within 6 months of it being issued). Up to date ALS.

Registration

Essential

• Entry on GMC Specialist Register in General (Internal) Medicine and Diabetes/Endocrinology or eligibility to enter it within 6 months from the time of the interview and hold a Licence to Practice.

Qualifications

Essential

• MB ChB or Equivalent
• MRCP

Desirable

• MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in General Medicine and Diabetes/Endocrinology.
• Able to offer expert clinical opinion on all aspects within general medicine and Diabetes/Endocrinology
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.

Desirable

• Expertise and leadership in a sub-specialty area of Diabetes and Endocrinology eg. Diabetes in young adults/ adolescent, insulin pump therapy.

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD.
• Experience of guideline appraisal.
• Participation in relevant local audits.
• Ability to interpret and apply clinical research.

Desirable

• Evidence of implementing relevant evidence based medicine.
• Participation in relevant national audits.

Professional interest

Essential

• An interest which improves the core clinical service for patients with acute medical and diabetic/endocrine problems presenting to the Trust.

Teaching

Essential

• Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students.
• Understands learner centred teaching

Desirable

• Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course.

Management

Essential

• Evidence of management experience or training

Desirable

• Ability to share departmental management duties e.g. staff rotas.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).