Job summary
Trust Grade Registrar ST3+ in Diabetes , Endocrinology & General Medicine
6 Months Fixed Term
We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our dynamic team providing acute General Internal Medicine (GIM), and Diabetes and Endocrine services to the people of Newham. This post would suit either a full time or part time candidate and will be available from 1st March until 7nd August 2024.
Newham University Hospital is a district general hospital with a major undergraduate teaching role within Barts and the London Medical and Dental School. The hospital serves one of the youngest and most ethnically diverse populations in the UK. This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialty based skills including experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology outpatient clinics. The team offers a mixture of face to face, telephone and video clinics (which were pioneered within the Newham Diabetes service). The award winning Newham Diabetes Service includes a vibrant Young Adult / Type 1 service that supports DAFNE training, pumps and manages some patients on a closed loop system. Type 2 Diabetes management is largely supported within an innovative MDT model where primary care diabetes teams and secondary care physicians discuss cases and develop management plans in partnership.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will join 3 other registrars/ IMT3 on the firm to share ward duties including managing inpatients specialty referrals within the hospital and participate in specialist diabetes & endocrinology clinics
- The post holder will be expected to attend the department clinical case meetings, X ray and morbidity and mortality (M&M) meetings
- The post holder will be encouraged to take part in audit, governance including incident reporting and education.
- Participation acute medical on call rota with prospective cover
- The posts are ideal for candidates wishing to pursue a career in Diabetes and Endocrinology. There are ample research and career development opportunities within the department to help candidates apply for training number.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which ourWeCarevalues and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in General Internal Medicine within the NHS
- Experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology within the NHS
Desirable
- Higher Degree i.e MSc, PhD or equivalent
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
- Experience in teaching
Skills
Essential
- Phlebotomy
- Cannulation
- Arterial Blood Gas
- Lumbar Puncture
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (or EU equivalent), GMC with a license to practice work permit for UK
Desirable
- Higher Degree i.e MSc, PhD or equivalent
Other
Essential
- Team player
- Patient focused
- Adaptable to change
- Problem solver
- Good communication skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in general and acute internal medicine
- A broad range of knowledge in other relevant disciplines
Desirable
- Knowledge in managing Type 1 Diabetes
- Knowledge in managing Type 2 Diabetes
- Knowledge in managing diabetes in pregnancy
- Knowledge in managing acute specialty emergencies
- Knowledge in managing diabetes related foot disease
Medical Management
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in department management
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues in NHS
- NHS complaint handling
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in General Internal Medicine within the NHS
- Experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology within the NHS
Desirable
- Higher Degree i.e MSc, PhD or equivalent
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
- Experience in teaching
Skills
Essential
- Phlebotomy
- Cannulation
- Arterial Blood Gas
- Lumbar Puncture
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (or EU equivalent), GMC with a license to practice work permit for UK
Desirable
- Higher Degree i.e MSc, PhD or equivalent
Other
Essential
- Team player
- Patient focused
- Adaptable to change
- Problem solver
- Good communication skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in general and acute internal medicine
- A broad range of knowledge in other relevant disciplines
Desirable
- Knowledge in managing Type 1 Diabetes
- Knowledge in managing Type 2 Diabetes
- Knowledge in managing diabetes in pregnancy
- Knowledge in managing acute specialty emergencies
- Knowledge in managing diabetes related foot disease
Medical Management
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in department management
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues in NHS
- NHS complaint handling
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).
