Job summary
Locum Consultant Physician in Diabetes and Endocrinology
The Trust seeks to appoint a Locum consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology and General medicine. The post would be suitable for a candidate wishing to work 10 programmed activities (PA) to begin with and this opportunity has arisen due to change in existing job plans. The intended locum would be for 12-18 months progressing to a substantive post.
A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.
Main duties of the job
Within the department, there are multiple areas of development being undertaken. One of which is a well-established Insulin Pump Service which has been recently commissioned to increase its provision of pumps available to be started per year. In addition, the Department has also been successful in it's application to become a Young Person with Diabetes Pilot Site whereby a new and dedicated service, clinical pathway and accompanying expansion in establishment has recently launched. The department was also successful in being awarded funding to set up and operate a Disordered Eating Service which is in the process of commencement. Lastly, there is a highly prestigious Multidisciplinary Medical and Vascular Foot Service, having won a QIC Award, with Vascular, Orthopaedic, Diabetes, Podiatry and Amputation Nurse Specialist involvement. The Diabetes Team also specialise in operating a Cystic Fibrosis service, in addition to a Monogenic Diabetes Service. The Endocrine department is nationally acclaimed, having received Paget's Association Centre of Excellence status and is commissioned as a regional specialist centre for calcium and metabolic bone disorders. We are also the tertiary referral centre for adrenal service and are supported by an enthusiastic Endocrine nurse team.
The successful applicants will be encouraged to work with the existing team to provide support within these supportive and progressive areas of service.
About us
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of acute clinical services through the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and its 1,200 beds, in addition to operating services at the Cromer and District Hospital. The organisation comprises of 7,500 staff who support the treatment of more than one million patients per year: including residents from Norfolk, neighbouring counties and further afield. Our patients are referred to our organisation by around 110 local GP Practices in addition to other Acute Hospitals and Primary Care Trusts around the country.
As a University Teaching Hospital, we are dedicated to developing our Research and Development Strategy in partnership with the University of East Anglia. Moreover, we also work closely with our partners on the Norwich Research Park and Norwich Radiology Academy to take forward our ambitious targets for research and development
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed job description and full advert please read the attached document which gives main responsibilities of this post
Applicants should be able to demonstrate extensive experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed job description and full advert please read the attached document which gives main responsibilities of this post
Applicants should be able to demonstrate extensive experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC and License to Practice
- On or eligible for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Endocrinology, Diabetes and General Medicine via; oCCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights oAn appropriate higher qualification.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.
Desirable
- Ongoing experience in research and clinical audit.
- Training and expertise in children's safeguarding.
Interests
Essential
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest eg diabetes antenatal service, reproductive endocrinology and young complex type 2 diabetes service.
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
- Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator.
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching of undergraduates and junior medical and nursing staff.
Desirable
- Ongoing experience in research and clinical audit.
- Prepared to work in shared office space.
- Management skills.
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC and License to Practice
- On or eligible for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Endocrinology, Diabetes and General Medicine via; oCCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights oAn appropriate higher qualification.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.
Desirable
- Ongoing experience in research and clinical audit.
- Training and expertise in children's safeguarding.
Interests
Essential
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest eg diabetes antenatal service, reproductive endocrinology and young complex type 2 diabetes service.
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
- Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator.
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching of undergraduates and junior medical and nursing staff.
Desirable
- Ongoing experience in research and clinical audit.
- Prepared to work in shared office space.
- Management skills.
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
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).
