Job summary
Consultant in Diabetes and EndocrinologySubstantive Post | Full Time: 10 PAsWhipps Cross University Hospital
Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of Barts Health NHS Trust, is seeking to appoint a full-time substantive Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology to join our established team.The successful applicant will work alongside five experienced Diabetes and Endocrinology Consultants based at Whipps Cross University Hospital. The post offers a varied and rewarding role, contributing to both inpatient and outpatient services.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilitieso Provision of inpatient care for patients with diabetes, metabolic, and general medical conditionso Delivery of outpatient clinics for patients with diabetes and endocrine disorderso Participation in the general medical on-call rotao Engagement in departmental clinical, educational, and governance activities, including:o Weekly radiology/clinical meetingso Weekly journal clubo Monthly governance meetings
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
Key Responsibilities Provision of inpatient care for patients with diabetes, metabolic, and general medical conditions Delivery of outpatient clinics for patients with diabetes and endocrine disorders Participation in the general medical on-call rota Engagement in departmental clinical, educational, and governance activities, including:o Weekly radiology/clinical meetingso Weekly journal clubo Monthly governance meetings
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities Provision of inpatient care for patients with diabetes, metabolic, and general medical conditions Delivery of outpatient clinics for patients with diabetes and endocrine disorders Participation in the general medical on-call rota Engagement in departmental clinical, educational, and governance activities, including:o Weekly radiology/clinical meetingso Weekly journal clubo Monthly governance meetings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMRCP or Equivalent
- oFull GMC Registration with license to practise
- oCCT in General (Internal) Medicine, G(I)M, and a CCT in Diabetes and Endocrinology (or within 6 months of obtaining them)
Desirable
- oAppropriate Higher Degree e.g. an MD, PHD or equivalent
Academic Achievements
Essential
- oGood track record of research in a related field
Desirable
- oEvidence of active research with evidence of winning grants or publishing peer reviewed articles
- oEvidence of giving successful presentations
Experience
Essential
- oBroad experience in Diabetes & Endocrinology clinics and ward work
- oExcellent clinical skills
- oALS certificate
Desirable
- oExperience in conducting clinical trials
Knowledge
Essential
- oDetailed knowledge of Gastroenterology and of the specialist skills required for this post
- oKnowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
- oUnderstanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - clinical and management
- oAbility to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff.
- oAbility to communicate effectively with GPs and other professionals in hospital and community
Desirable
- oAbility to manage staff and resources effectively
- oDAFNE training including course observation
- oAbility to manage staff and resources effectively
Management and Audit
Essential
- oInterest in Medical Audit
Desirable
- oAn understanding of techniques to improve efficiency and productivity of clinical processes
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- oWill live 30 minutes of Whipps Cross Hospital
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMRCP or Equivalent
- oFull GMC Registration with license to practise
- oCCT in General (Internal) Medicine, G(I)M, and a CCT in Diabetes and Endocrinology (or within 6 months of obtaining them)
Desirable
- oAppropriate Higher Degree e.g. an MD, PHD or equivalent
Academic Achievements
Essential
- oGood track record of research in a related field
Desirable
- oEvidence of active research with evidence of winning grants or publishing peer reviewed articles
- oEvidence of giving successful presentations
Experience
Essential
- oBroad experience in Diabetes & Endocrinology clinics and ward work
- oExcellent clinical skills
- oALS certificate
Desirable
- oExperience in conducting clinical trials
Knowledge
Essential
- oDetailed knowledge of Gastroenterology and of the specialist skills required for this post
- oKnowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
- oUnderstanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - clinical and management
- oAbility to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff.
- oAbility to communicate effectively with GPs and other professionals in hospital and community
Desirable
- oAbility to manage staff and resources effectively
- oDAFNE training including course observation
- oAbility to manage staff and resources effectively
Management and Audit
Essential
- oInterest in Medical Audit
Desirable
- oAn understanding of techniques to improve efficiency and productivity of clinical processes
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- oWill live 30 minutes of Whipps Cross Hospital
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).
