Senior Clinical Fellow in Diabetes & Endocrinology

Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join a rapidly expanding group of clinicians and clinical academics in Endocrinology & Metabolism at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW) Applications are open to candidates with an interest in any aspect of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism but a Specialist Interest & knowledge base in NET and with appropriate clinical experience. The principal focus of the department is upon excellent clinical service and research.

This opportunity has arisen to further expand our academic activity in Endocrinology & Metabolism. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join a rapidly expanding group of clinicians and clinical academics in the Warwickshire Institute for the Study of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism (WISDEM), at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust. The purpose of this post is to undertake clinical practice in all areas of D&E with a focus on NET and Metabolic Disorders, research, education/training, and specialist clinical training that includes provision of regular weekly clinical support of trials in diabetes and endocrinology based at UHCW.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.

Main duties of the job

As part of our commitment to patients and delivery of a world class service for all we have created the UHCW Improvement (UHCWi) System in partnership with the Virginia Mason Institute in Seattle; this involves a structured approach to removing waste and putting the patient first using a lean management system and methodologies. Our culture and ways of working reflect and embed the practices and methodologies of UHCWi. You are expected, where identified, to attend and complete relevant training and development opportunities to support this. This may include Lean

for Leaders, Advanced Lean Training, and the Human Factors Programme, amongst others. Full attendance and completion of identified courses is considered essential and a pre requisite for this post.

1) To contribute and manage the day-to-day research activity of the specified project and

establish sound research with relevant legislation and Good Clinical Practice.

2) To provide regular weekly clinical input towards Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism.

3) To provide weekly input into related research trials within UHCW.

4) To publish research outcomes in appropriate journals of international standing and to

publish and disseminate the results of research and scholarship in other outlets.

5) To contribute to the preparation of grant applications and projects including support of the

existing research team.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.