Job summary
We are looking for a Diabetes/Endocrinology Consultant to join a team of consultants, specialist nurses and fully functional wider MDT, supported by input from all associated specialties..
The post holder will join a team of 4 existing consultants and will be based at the purpose-built Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology at York Hospital. The population served is approximately 300,000 and the service is supported by a comprehensive Diabetes and Endocrinology MDT.
We have a commissioned and fully operational Community Diabetes Service and the post holder will play an integral part in the delivery of this service alongside our nursing, dietetic, podiatry and psychology colleagues.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must possess MRCP or equivalent and be fully registered with the GMC and hold a license to practice. Applicants must have entry on the GMC Specialist Register for GIM, Endocrinology and Diabetes via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 12 months of the interview date), CESR or European Community Rights.
About us
York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sitesOur mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.We're situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning and development team. The Trust also offers an extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008 - Consultant Terms and Conditions. More information can be found on the Trust's website in the 'Working for Us' section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register in GIM, Diabetes and Endocrinology via CCT or CESR (proposed CCT date must be within 12 months of interview)
- Registered with GMC with a licence to practice.
Desirable
- Substantive NHS experience
Clinical practice/ competence
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate clinical experience and skill in all aspects of Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Is able to work effectively in spite of competing pressures
Mentoring and Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Experience of undertaking audits and presenting findings
- Ability to critically review research
Leadership
Essential
- Strategic thinker
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to organise and manage department targets and priorities
Team work
Essential
- Works effectively with medical colleagues and the whole MDT towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Communication
Essential
- Communicates with and relates to others effectively
Self Awareness
Essential
- Is open to different ideas and is willing to learn and develop
- Able to constructively accept feedback
Ability to work under pressure
Essential
- An ability to cope with stressful situations in a calm and practical way
Work Ethic
Essential
- Works diligently and efficiently to deliver high quality service
- Takes responsibility for delivering results
- Adheres to high ethical standards
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register in GIM, Diabetes and Endocrinology via CCT or CESR (proposed CCT date must be within 12 months of interview)
- Registered with GMC with a licence to practice.
Desirable
- Substantive NHS experience
Clinical practice/ competence
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate clinical experience and skill in all aspects of Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Is able to work effectively in spite of competing pressures
Mentoring and Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Experience of undertaking audits and presenting findings
- Ability to critically review research
Leadership
Essential
- Strategic thinker
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to organise and manage department targets and priorities
Team work
Essential
- Works effectively with medical colleagues and the whole MDT towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Communication
Essential
- Communicates with and relates to others effectively
Self Awareness
Essential
- Is open to different ideas and is willing to learn and develop
- Able to constructively accept feedback
Ability to work under pressure
Essential
- An ability to cope with stressful situations in a calm and practical way
Work Ethic
Essential
- Works diligently and efficiently to deliver high quality service
- Takes responsibility for delivering results
- Adheres to high ethical standards
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
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).
