Job summary
Are
you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to a
leading tertiary centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology? Leeds Teaching
Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant initially for 6 months in
Diabetes and Endocrinology to join our friendly and expert team. As part of a
department that provides specialist and regional services to a population far
beyond Leeds, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality care
across a range of complex conditions.
Main duties of the job
This
post will deliver 10 PAs (including 1.5 SPAs) supporting the Diabetes and
Endocrinology team. The post holder will :
Provide out-patient clinics in
diabetes and endocrinology, as per departmental requirements.
Contribute to specialist
multi-disciplinary team meetings where appropriate
Contribute to the care of general
medical in-patients. The post-holder will form part of a rota whereby they will
be working on the ward for 1 week, and then off the wards for 8 weeks, with
on-call weekends.
Contribute to primary care advice and
guidance
Contribute to supervision and support
of specialist registrars and specialist nurses
Applicants must be able to
demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects
of diabetes. Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong
commitment to teaching and service development are essential.
The
successful applicants should hold accreditation in Membership of the Royal
College of Physicians or equivalent and should be on the Specialist Register.
About us
The
department is centralised in the Leeds Centre for Diabetes & Endocrinology,
located in the Beckett Wing at St Jamess University Hospital. Diabetes clinics
are hosted within the ground floor of this centre, while most endocrinology
clinics operate in a dedicated outpatient suite and day-case unit on Beckett
Wings first floor. Multidisciplinary clinics for thyroid cancer,
neuroendocrine tumors, and endocrine late effects of cancer are held in the
Leeds Cancer Centre (Bexley Wing). Antenatal diabetes and endocrine clinics are
based in the Maternity Unit (Gledhow Wing).
Consultants
in diabetes and endocrinology contribute to general medical care for inpatients
on Ward J26 in the Chancellor Wing at St Jamess University Hospital on a 1 in
9 basis. They also participate in the acute medical take, currently on a 1 in
17 basis on weekends. Acute medical wards (J27 and J28) are also based in the
Chancellor Wing.
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
Based
at the Leeds Centre for Diabetes & Endocrinology, you will also have the
chance to contribute to innovative research and education in one of the largest
training departments in the country. The department is renowned for its
research excellence, and strong links to the University of Leeds, providing an
ideal environment for consultants interested in clinical or translational
research. With a multidisciplinary approach to care, you will collaborate
across specialties, including close links to excellent regional centres of
neurosurgery, endocrine surgery, cancer care, antenatal medicine, vascular
surgery, and genetics. The department is also dedicated to career development,
providing mentoring and support for those who wish to lead or innovate in clinical
care, research, or teaching.
Situated
in the vibrant city of Leeds, this role offers an excellent work-life balance
with access to cultural amenities, excellent schools, and proximity to the
beautiful Yorkshire countryside. This is your opportunity to make a significant
professional impact while enjoying a supportive and dynamic environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Based
at the Leeds Centre for Diabetes & Endocrinology, you will also have the
chance to contribute to innovative research and education in one of the largest
training departments in the country. The department is renowned for its
research excellence, and strong links to the University of Leeds, providing an
ideal environment for consultants interested in clinical or translational
research. With a multidisciplinary approach to care, you will collaborate
across specialties, including close links to excellent regional centres of
neurosurgery, endocrine surgery, cancer care, antenatal medicine, vascular
surgery, and genetics. The department is also dedicated to career development,
providing mentoring and support for those who wish to lead or innovate in clinical
care, research, or teaching.
Situated
in the vibrant city of Leeds, this role offers an excellent work-life balance
with access to cultural amenities, excellent schools, and proximity to the
beautiful Yorkshire countryside. This is your opportunity to make a significant
professional impact while enjoying a supportive and dynamic environment.
Person Specification
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.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in endocrinology & diabetes and relevant sub-specialities.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent) MRCP or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team
Desirable
- Service Development Experience.
- Attendance on a recognised management course.
Person Specification
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.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in endocrinology & diabetes and relevant sub-specialities.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent) MRCP or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team
Desirable
- Service Development Experience.
- Attendance on a recognised management course.
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).
