Consultant Physician General Medicine, Diabetes & Endocrinology
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Applications are invited for the above full time post for this 660 bedded acute hospital serving a local population of approximately 400,000. The appointment will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of service for the 2003 consultant contract (England).
The Diabetes & Endocrinology Department is funded for six consultants and currently consists of four substantive, one full time and one part time locum Consultants. The appointee will work with the other Consultants to manage adult patients with Diabetes and Endocrine disorders referred to the Trust. The successful candidate will complement the consultant capacity to enable an effective and seamless service for Diabetes and Endocrinology in both in-patient and elective settings.
Main duties of the job
The main duties and responsibilities of the post include: -
o To participate in the provision of a high quality out-patient service, some clinics will have dedicated Specialist Trainee supporto Patient administrationo Attend multi-disciplinary, governance, departmental and business meetings as requiredo Develop a research interesto Support the training and development of Specialist Trainees and other junior medical staff including Clinical nurse specialistso Work with other Consultants to provide specialty Diabetes and Endocrinology advice and support to patients and other healthcare professionals
Other Tasks include: -
o Active participation in the development of the serviceso Undertake high quality medical audit projects and participate in the collection of data required to meet national audits and national quality standardso Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practiceo Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policyo Participate and comply with the requirements for Continuing Professional Development and revalidation as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians. The trust is committed to providing the time and financial support for these activities
About us
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
Date posted
12 July 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£99,532 to £131,964 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
418-M-GM-618
Job locations
Luton and Dunstable Hospital
Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Luton and Dunstable Hospital
Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
Employer's website
https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)
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