Job summary
South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to be able to offer an opportunity to a highly motivated and dynamic individual to work within our Diabetic and Endocrinology department. We have a dedicated 22 bedded ward that is led by 5 consultants and supported by rotational trainee doctors. The successful candidate will join a highly motivated and passionate team that takes every opportunity to teach and support professional development.
This is a permanent Junior Trust Specialist (Lower) vacancy (SHO) and is an exciting post that offers significant opportunities for professional development. We support post-graduate education modules/higher qualifications within your study leave entitlement and also offer mentoring and training to help you achieve your MRCP/PACES. Additionally, you will have professional development and supervision by a consultant on a daily basis to assist your clinical practice and are encouraged to attend departmental teaching sessions.
Main duties of the job
This post sits within Diabetes and Endocrinology department which sits within the Emergency Division.
The unit is led by five Diabetes & Endocrinology Consultants. These consultants have special interests in multidisciplinary foot care, adolescent diabetes management, Antenatal endocrinology services, Insulin Pump therapy, system upskilling and using telehealth to improve diabetes care across South Warwickshire. There are active collaborations with community teams.
The department performs its outpatient functions between Warwick and Stratford Hospitals. All consultants additionally carry out general Diabetes and Endocrine clinics.
Diabetes/Endocrinology has a dedicated 22 bedded Avon ward located at Warwick Hospital. The ward consists of 10 isolation rooms and three 4 bedded bays that are very spacious, comfortable and modern. The ward receives patients with general medical problems in addition to receiving speciality patients and patients with medical conditions needing isolation and barrier nursing. The senior team is supportive of all doctors in achieving their career goals.
About us
With our central location and great transport links we're closer than you might think. We are located in the heart of England with easy access to the motorway network and a good railway service. Warwickshire is accessible from a number of nearby cities including Birmingham, Leicester, Northampton, Oxford and Worcestershire.
Surrounded by a collection of picturesque towns and villages, there is always a lot to see and do across the County. Numerous sport and leisure venues, theatres, parks and great shopping facilities make Warwickshire an idyllic place to work and live.
As well as enjoying where you work, we want all of our staff to lead happy and healthy lives. That's why we offer a number of benefits to support this, such as flexible working opportunities and onsite subsidised restaurant at our hospitals in Warwick and Leamington Spa as well as a number of recognition awards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The principle elements of the post will be to:1) To support mainly the in-patient services in Diabetes at Warwick Hospital as directed by senior team
2) Research, Education, Audit and Continuing Professional Developmenta. To take responsibility for continuing professional education in accordance with guidelines set out by the appropriate college/faculty/professional body.b. To initiate and participate in research and audit programmes in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.c. To work in collaboration with colleagues in developing skills to provide new ways of working across different professions, organisations i.e. community/primary care.
3) Clinical Governancea. In conjunction with Consultant colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
4) General elements:a. To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.b. To be able to work flexibly, and cross cover for colleagues.c. To observe the Trusts agreed policies and proceduresd. To take responsibility for your own health and safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policies and procedures which are in place.e. To accept a duty to other staff and patients to ensure that any hazards are reported and managed appropriately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The principle elements of the post will be to:1) To support mainly the in-patient services in Diabetes at Warwick Hospital as directed by senior team
2) Research, Education, Audit and Continuing Professional Developmenta. To take responsibility for continuing professional education in accordance with guidelines set out by the appropriate college/faculty/professional body.b. To initiate and participate in research and audit programmes in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.c. To work in collaboration with colleagues in developing skills to provide new ways of working across different professions, organisations i.e. community/primary care.
3) Clinical Governancea. In conjunction with Consultant colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
4) General elements:a. To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.b. To be able to work flexibly, and cross cover for colleagues.c. To observe the Trusts agreed policies and proceduresd. To take responsibility for your own health and safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policies and procedures which are in place.e. To accept a duty to other staff and patients to ensure that any hazards are reported and managed appropriately.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered with the General Medical Council
- Primary medical qualification
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered with the General Medical Council
- Primary medical qualification
Desirable
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
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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).
