Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic, innovative, dynamic consultants to join our team to continue to help realise these aspirations. The jobs offered are standard full time 10PA posts with on-call commitments but we would welcome applications for less than full time working will be considered. We are also open to consider job sharing and flexible working and encourage good work life balance.
This role is for a consultant to support Diabetes and Endocrinology and GIM ward cover at the Royal Liverpool site.
Main duties of the job
Sample Timetable*Indicative Job Plan:*the elements will remain but the specific days may vary depending on needs.
Week 1- On wards
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
AM
Ward Round
Ward Round
Ward Round
Ward Round
Ward Round
PM
Referrals
AMU in reach -3 hours
Board ward round 1 hour
Referrals
AMU in reach -3 hours
Board ward round 1 hour
Referrals
AMU in reach -3 hours
Board ward round 1 hour
Referrals
AMU in reach -3 hours
Board ward round 1 hour
SPA 1 Hour
Referrals
AMU in reach -2 hours
Board ward round 1 hour
DCC 9.75
SPA 0.25
Week 2- on wards
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
AM
SPA
Diab Clinic
Diabetes Clinic
SPA 2 hour
Admin 2 hour
Foot clinic/ endo clinic
PM
LDP Clinic Diabetes Clinic
Endocrine Clinic/ ANC
Admin
Endo Clinic
Teaching SPA 2-hour
Admin 2 hours
DCC 6
Admin DCC 1.5
SPA 2
Week 3-6 (Off wards)
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
AM
SPA
Diab Clinic
Diabetes Clinic
SPA 2 hour
Admin 2 hour
Foot clinic/ endo clinic
PM
LDP Clinic Diabetes Clinic
Endocrine Clinic/ ANC
Admin
Endo Clinic
Teaching SPA 2-hour
Admin 2 hours
DCC 6
Admin DCC 1.5
SPA 2
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity to recruit three enthusiastic and highly motivated consultants has arisen in the Diabetes and Endocrinology speciality and General Internal Medicine at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
The Diabetes and Endocrinology directorate at RLUH provides high-quality seven-day consultant-delivered provision of inpatient care on the Royal site and hosts numerous Diabetes and Endocrinology outpatient services. The Department also offers support to a very well-established community diabetes service as part of the Liverpool Diabetes Partnership (LDP) and supports diabetes and endocrinology care in neighbouring trusts such as Claterbridge Cancer Centre, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool Womens Hospital etc.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity to recruit three enthusiastic and highly motivated consultants has arisen in the Diabetes and Endocrinology speciality and General Internal Medicine at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
The Diabetes and Endocrinology directorate at RLUH provides high-quality seven-day consultant-delivered provision of inpatient care on the Royal site and hosts numerous Diabetes and Endocrinology outpatient services. The Department also offers support to a very well-established community diabetes service as part of the Liverpool Diabetes Partnership (LDP) and supports diabetes and endocrinology care in neighbouring trusts such as Claterbridge Cancer Centre, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool Womens Hospital etc.
Person Specification
Leading People
Desirable
- Experience of implementing service change to enhance the quality of patient care.
- Ability to provide consultant level leadership
- Demonstrates an approach based on critical enquiry, evidence-based practice and the development of practice-based evidence.
- Strong but collaborative leadership abilities, within the multidisciplinary team, across the Trust and in an interagency context.
- Good leadership skills with the ability to adapt and innovate, and lead change within the healthcare system.
- Shows enthusiasm for the development of the service and an ability to think strategically
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB (or equivalent)
- MRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
- Higher degree such as MD or PhD
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and licence to practice (or eligible for) On GMC specialist register for Diabetes and Endocrinology and General Medicine or Eligible for specialist register in Diabetes and Endocrinology
Clinical Experience
Essential
- CCT in Geriatric and General Medicine (or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing medical education
- Diabetes and Endocrinology Medicine experience across the specialties and for the duration required for CCT.
Teaching & Training Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of training & education (PGCE)
- Evidence of delivery of education, both undergraduate and postgraduate
Knowledge
Desirable
- To have a good understanding of 'Good Medical Practice' from the GMC
Audit Experience
Desirable
- Proven track record in significant audit
- Publication of audit results
Research Experience
Desirable
- Involvement in research
- Publication of research
Managing Self
Desirable
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on clinical conditions of adult patients and in particular, older patients. Ability to offer management of long term conditions.
- Ability to advice on efficient and smooth running of the department of medicine for the elderly.
- Ability to take responsibility, make decision, exert appropriate authority.
- A commitment to the highest standards in clinical care and service and personal development.
- Must be able to demonstrate and model the key Trust Common Purpose 'Getting it right for every patient every time' and the Trust values of - Delivering safe compassionate care - Improve through learning and innovation - Communicate honestly and openly - Work as a team - Use resources wisely - Value each other - Positive approach to lessons learnt
Working with Others
Desirable
- Excellent communication and knowledge sharing, both within the multidisciplinary team and externally, and with patients, carers and healthcare professionals as appropriate
- Committed to improving the patient healthcare experience and improving Trust performance.
- Projects a positive image and able to challenge negativity, internally and externally.
- Empathic and sensitive approach to patient needs.
Person Specification
Leading People
Desirable
- Experience of implementing service change to enhance the quality of patient care.
- Ability to provide consultant level leadership
- Demonstrates an approach based on critical enquiry, evidence-based practice and the development of practice-based evidence.
- Strong but collaborative leadership abilities, within the multidisciplinary team, across the Trust and in an interagency context.
- Good leadership skills with the ability to adapt and innovate, and lead change within the healthcare system.
- Shows enthusiasm for the development of the service and an ability to think strategically
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB (or equivalent)
- MRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
- Higher degree such as MD or PhD
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and licence to practice (or eligible for) On GMC specialist register for Diabetes and Endocrinology and General Medicine or Eligible for specialist register in Diabetes and Endocrinology
Clinical Experience
Essential
- CCT in Geriatric and General Medicine (or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing medical education
- Diabetes and Endocrinology Medicine experience across the specialties and for the duration required for CCT.
Teaching & Training Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of training & education (PGCE)
- Evidence of delivery of education, both undergraduate and postgraduate
Knowledge
Desirable
- To have a good understanding of 'Good Medical Practice' from the GMC
Audit Experience
Desirable
- Proven track record in significant audit
- Publication of audit results
Research Experience
Desirable
- Involvement in research
- Publication of research
Managing Self
Desirable
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on clinical conditions of adult patients and in particular, older patients. Ability to offer management of long term conditions.
- Ability to advice on efficient and smooth running of the department of medicine for the elderly.
- Ability to take responsibility, make decision, exert appropriate authority.
- A commitment to the highest standards in clinical care and service and personal development.
- Must be able to demonstrate and model the key Trust Common Purpose 'Getting it right for every patient every time' and the Trust values of - Delivering safe compassionate care - Improve through learning and innovation - Communicate honestly and openly - Work as a team - Use resources wisely - Value each other - Positive approach to lessons learnt
Working with Others
Desirable
- Excellent communication and knowledge sharing, both within the multidisciplinary team and externally, and with patients, carers and healthcare professionals as appropriate
- Committed to improving the patient healthcare experience and improving Trust performance.
- Projects a positive image and able to challenge negativity, internally and externally.
- Empathic and sensitive approach to patient needs.
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).
