Job summary
This is an exciting time to be
joining the department of Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic medicine at South
Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation trust. In conjunction with the
existing consultants, you will work towards enhancing our existing services and
expanding to develop new dedicated services, all striving towards providing
safer high-quality care.
The Metabolic department in the trust
is split across two sites at Sunderland Royal Hospital (SRH) and South Tyneside
(ST); it is a dynamic and forward-thinking team. It is dedicated to providing a
high-quality patient experience, through innovation, education, clinical
effectiveness and efficiency. The department believes strongly in a patient
centred team working philosophy.
We are looking for highly motivated,
innovative and skilled individuals who are passionate about delivering high
quality care within Endocrinology and Diabetes.
Applicants would be expected to work
alongside the existing consultant team in supporting the unit as a whole.
Applicants would contribute to the specialty in-patient cover, the out of hours
rota and would contribute to the general medical ward and on-call duties.
We
encourage interested applicants to get in touch the service is happy to
discuss each applicants special interest and how this would fit in with the
service. Please contact Dr Nayar,
Clinical Lead on 0191 565 6256, secretary ext: 42180, or via email
rahul.nayar@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
The department currently provides consultant lead and delivered specialist clinics in Diabetes, these include: Ante Natal, Pre-Conceptual, Ambulatory Rapid/Care, Young Persons & Transitional, Dedicated Type 1 service, Diabetes Technology, Complex Type 2 and Foot MDT clinics, In-patient Diabetes care. These are supported by highly experienced DSNs, Dietitians, Clinical Psychologists and Specialist Podiatrist. The Endocrine service encompasses dedicated group and collaborative clinics in: Pituitary, Adrenal, Parathyroid, & Thyroid, Bone, Reproductive Endocrinology, Fertility services and Thyroid Eye. A sub-regional dedicated Lipid service has been established for many years at Sunderland.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
The Directorate
of General Internal Medicine at South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation
Trust sits within the Division of Medicine and consists of two disciplines (i)
Diabetes, Endocrine & Metabolic Medicine and (ii) Gastroenterology across the
two sites, (Sunderland Royal Hospital (SRH) and South Tyneside General Hospital
(ST)). Each site has dedicated general
medical wards specialising in
Diabetes & Endocrine and Gastroenterology as well as outpatient, day case
and diagnostic facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
The Directorate
of General Internal Medicine at South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation
Trust sits within the Division of Medicine and consists of two disciplines (i)
Diabetes, Endocrine & Metabolic Medicine and (ii) Gastroenterology across the
two sites, (Sunderland Royal Hospital (SRH) and South Tyneside General Hospital
(ST)). Each site has dedicated general
medical wards specialising in
Diabetes & Endocrine and Gastroenterology as well as outpatient, day case
and diagnostic facilities.
Person Specification
Clinical Specialty Skills
Essential
- Wide range of experience and in Metabolic and general medicine.
- Competent in management of routine and emergency general medical patients.
- Competent in chosen specialist service.
Desirable
- Demonstrate a high level of understanding and competency in their specialist interest.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands.
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior doctors.
- Effective communication skills.
Desirable
- Management training.
- IT skills.
- Teaching skills.
- Knowledge of current national agendas affecting the NHS and the implications involved.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the post.
- Evidence of clinical audit.
- Understanding of clinical governance and a readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibilities it implies.
- Competent in management of routine and emergency general medical patients.
Desirable
- Success in obtaining funding for research.
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments.
- Evidence of leadership.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent.
- MRCP or equivalent.
- Full registration with GMC.
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of expected date of CCT in Diabetes, Endocrinology and general medicine.
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques.
- Postgraduate Thesis.
- HRUK exam or equivalent.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to respond to changing service needs.
- Clear recognition of boundaries in respect of sessional work outside the hospital.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Commitment to good team working and relationships.
- Commitment to training & continuing medical education (CME).
- Good leadership skills.
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
- Supportive and tolerant.
- Caring attitude to patients.
Person Specification
Clinical Specialty Skills
Essential
- Wide range of experience and in Metabolic and general medicine.
- Competent in management of routine and emergency general medical patients.
- Competent in chosen specialist service.
Desirable
- Demonstrate a high level of understanding and competency in their specialist interest.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands.
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior doctors.
- Effective communication skills.
Desirable
- Management training.
- IT skills.
- Teaching skills.
- Knowledge of current national agendas affecting the NHS and the implications involved.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the post.
- Evidence of clinical audit.
- Understanding of clinical governance and a readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibilities it implies.
- Competent in management of routine and emergency general medical patients.
Desirable
- Success in obtaining funding for research.
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments.
- Evidence of leadership.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent.
- MRCP or equivalent.
- Full registration with GMC.
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of expected date of CCT in Diabetes, Endocrinology and general medicine.
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques.
- Postgraduate Thesis.
- HRUK exam or equivalent.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to respond to changing service needs.
- Clear recognition of boundaries in respect of sessional work outside the hospital.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Commitment to good team working and relationships.
- Commitment to training & continuing medical education (CME).
- Good leadership skills.
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
- Supportive and tolerant.
- Caring attitude to 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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