Job summary
Locum Consultant: General internal Medicine, Diabetes and Endocrinology - fixed term 1 year
We are looking for two enthusiastic colleagues to join our dynamic service within Barts Health NHS Trust. This reflects one new post and one replacement post based at Newham University Hospital for a maximum of 10 PAs (programmed activities) for one year with an expectation that the roles will be advertised as substantive posts at the end of this period. Newham University Hospital (NUH) is a district general hospital with a major undergraduate teaching role, serving one of the youngest and most ethnically diverse populations in the UK. The hospital serves a multicultural population of 355 000 with a high prevalence of diabetes (8.5%). There is a purpose- built diabetes centre located in East Ham with diabetes outpatient facilities co located with the community Type 2 Diabetes Specialist Nurse service provided by the East London Foundation Trust and onsite podiatry and X ray.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the award- winning Diabetes and Endocrinology team at a time of significant investment and service expansion. The post includes general medicine, endocrinology and diabetes management in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Full details of the post are available within the job description.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes and subspecialty clinics (eg foot / antenatal / young adult diabetes)
Endocrinology outpatient clinics
Outpatient investigation and management of common endocrine disorders
Inpatient management of endocrine and diabetes emergencies
Management of common GIM emergencies and conditions
Leading and supervising the inpatient ward rounds
Risk and Governance
Commitment to engagement in regular audit, quality improvement and departmental Governance processes
Education and Training
Engagement in clinical and educational supervision of trainees if appropriate (as this is a locum post), teaching medical students attached to the team and providing adhoc teaching and training for other members of the MDT and department
Personal development
Commitment to maintaining personal CPD
Engagement with Trust requirements for appraisal and revalidation
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 our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attachment below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attachment below.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent General Medical Knowledge
- Specialist Diabetes and Endocrine knowledge (Post CCT)
Desirable
- Insulin pump therapy
- Antenatal Diabetes care
- Foot care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in acute inpatient general medicine in a UK setting
- Extensive Diabetes and Endocrine experience in the inpatient and outpatient setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of working at consultant level in Diabetes and Endocrinology in the UK
Knowledge
Essential
- Communication skills, verbal and written Interpersonal skills
- Able to prioritise and manage competing demands
Desirable
- Motivational interviewing skills
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within 6 months at time of application
- MRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable
- PhD / MD Teaching qualification
Other
Essential
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Evidence of participation in continuing professional development and appraisal
- Flexible approach to working environment
Desirable
- Evidence of Audit, Quality improvement projects
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent General Medical Knowledge
- Specialist Diabetes and Endocrine knowledge (Post CCT)
Desirable
- Insulin pump therapy
- Antenatal Diabetes care
- Foot care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in acute inpatient general medicine in a UK setting
- Extensive Diabetes and Endocrine experience in the inpatient and outpatient setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of working at consultant level in Diabetes and Endocrinology in the UK
Knowledge
Essential
- Communication skills, verbal and written Interpersonal skills
- Able to prioritise and manage competing demands
Desirable
- Motivational interviewing skills
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within 6 months at time of application
- MRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable
- PhD / MD Teaching qualification
Other
Essential
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Evidence of participation in continuing professional development and appraisal
- Flexible approach to working environment
Desirable
- Evidence of Audit, Quality improvement projects
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).
