Job summary
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Locum Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology
Leeds Childrens Hospital
Closing Date: 17/05/2023
Ref: C9298-MED-206
This is an 8PA locum appointment for a Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist. This post will be available from 1.6.23 for a period of 6 months
The post will be based at the Leeds Childrens Hospital.
The successful applicant should hold accreditation with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (or equivalent), and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Applicants should have established skills in paediatric endocrinology and be able to work independently. Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting:
Dr Talat MushtaqConsultant in Paediatric Endocrinology
Tel: 0113 3920637
Dr Caroline SteeleConsultant in Paediatric Endocrinology
Tel: 0113 3920637
Main duties of the job
This
is an 8PA locum appointment for a Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist but
candidates offering a minimum of 7 PAs will be considered.
The
post will be based at the Leeds Childrens Hospital. The post will deliver 8
PAs and the successful applicant will join 4 other consultants. The post
holder will cover 1 in 3.6 weeks on call for paediatric endocrinology.
About us
The
Department of Paediatric Endocrinology currently comprises 4 consultants and
four specialist nurses. The Endocrinology department provides a tertiary
level service for West, East and North Yorkshire and Humberside. It provides
a comprehensive service at Leeds Childrens Hospital and an extensive
outreach. It has one of the largest footprints of any endocrine department in
terms of population and area covered.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
To maintain a high quality regional Paediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology service
To participate in existing research projects and develop further research
To facilitate training in paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes, including GRID training.
To participate in the weekly joint multidisciplinary meetings with colleagues
To share supervision of patients in the day care unit and the wards
To develop shared-care guidelines and contribute towards the development of managed clinical network across the regions
To link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within the Childrens Hospital and across the West Yorkshire region
To deliver acute on call telephone advice (1 in 3.6) for consultants within the Trust and across the West Yorkshire region. This includes being present on-site during normal working hours to manage acute issues and being available for telephone advice for out-of-hours cover.
To contribute to research, teaching and new developments within the speciality of paediatric endocrinology. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs on going in the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
To maintain a high quality regional Paediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology service
To participate in existing research projects and develop further research
To facilitate training in paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes, including GRID training.
To participate in the weekly joint multidisciplinary meetings with colleagues
To share supervision of patients in the day care unit and the wards
To develop shared-care guidelines and contribute towards the development of managed clinical network across the regions
To link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within the Childrens Hospital and across the West Yorkshire region
To deliver acute on call telephone advice (1 in 3.6) for consultants within the Trust and across the West Yorkshire region. This includes being present on-site during normal working hours to manage acute issues and being available for telephone advice for out-of-hours cover.
To contribute to research, teaching and new developments within the speciality of paediatric endocrinology. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs on going in the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRPCH (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in paediatric endocrinology
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the followi
- Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English.
- OR
- Achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of applicati
- OR
- Achieved the minimum Grade B across all 4 of the following categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Spea
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skill
Essential
- On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT in paediatric diabetes and endocrinology (or equivalent)
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops
- Attendance at recognised management course
Other criteria
Essential
- Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and to be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practic
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRPCH (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in paediatric endocrinology
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the followi
- Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English.
- OR
- Achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of applicati
- OR
- Achieved the minimum Grade B across all 4 of the following categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Spea
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skill
Essential
- On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT in paediatric diabetes and endocrinology (or equivalent)
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops
- Attendance at recognised management course
Other criteria
Essential
- Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and to be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practic
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been
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).
