Job summary
The Children and Young People's Diabetes Service is well established and is one ofthe largest in the UK, using the latest diabetes technologies including hybrid closedloop insulin delivery systems. The service provides intensive support for youngpeople struggling with their diabetes. This is an award-winning service withoutstanding results.
We would particularly value applicants with a holistic, team-working perspective whois driven to work in a high performing team and strives to continually improve care.The appointee may have an additional interest that complements the current skillswithin our team, including mental health and eating disorders, safeguarding,neurodevelopment, research and adolescent medicine. There is a possible future on-call for diabetes.We provide a busy paediatric and adolescent endocrine service for local residents,those from London and the South East and tertiary and quaternary adolescentreferrals. The service also incorporates endocrine liaison clinics for the NHSEngland specialist services for Children and Young People with GenderIncongruence (once GIDS).
We expect the appointee to have or develop a sub-speciality interest inendocrinology that complements the current interests within our department, and tosupport the endocrine component of the NHS England specialist services forChildren and Young People (CYP) with Gender Incongruence (previously GIDS)
Main duties of the job
The postholder will demonstrate the ability to meet UCLH's Trust values, having a can-do approach to working with colleagues and being able to see patients as people. They will exhibit leadership skills and have a commitment to clinical governance and ensuring top quality patient care. UCLH diabetes team delivers consultant-led care with each family seeing the same consultant at each quarterly MDT review. Each consultant has overall clinical responsibility for their own patient cohort. The post holder will be participating in teaching activities on the UCLH site and will be responsible for educational supervision of trainees; developing skills in the areas of professional post-graduate teaching, training and supervision, and participating in and delivering annual appraisals. They will provide professional and clinical supervision of endocrine junior doctors and assist in the management of their workloads. They will also liaise with the Education and Training lead for Paediatric Endocrinology colleagues at Great Ormond Street Hospital to support pain (GOSH) to create a comprehensive teaching programme that fulfils the RCPCH Training Curriculum for Paediatric Endocrinology over the two sites.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals University College Hospital Grafton Way Building Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We would expect the appointee to have or develop a sub-speciality interest in endocrinology that complements the current interests within our department, such as puberty and reproductive endocrinology disorders, pituitary disorders, adrenal disorders, DSD, late effects of cancer treatments, and to support the endocrine component of the NHS England specialist services for Children and Young People (CYP) with Gender Incongruence (previously GIDS).
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We would expect the appointee to have or develop a sub-speciality interest in endocrinology that complements the current interests within our department, such as puberty and reproductive endocrinology disorders, pituitary disorders, adrenal disorders, DSD, late effects of cancer treatments, and to support the endocrine component of the NHS England specialist services for Children and Young People (CYP) with Gender Incongruence (previously GIDS).
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Eligible for full GMC registration
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attainment of CCST/CCT in Paediatrics at date of interview
- Specialist interest in Paediatric Endocrinology
Desirable
- A higher degree: MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent
- On or eligible for the sub-specialty register for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
- SPIN paediatric diabetes
Experience
Essential
- Competencies equivalent to Highest Specialist Paediatric Training
- Extensive experience in Paediatric Diabetes
- Broad experience in general Paediatric Endocrinology
- Ability to manage all common diabetes emergencies and therapeutic interventions
- Good broad knowledge of general paediatrics and adolescent medicine including developmentally appropriate healthcare
- Knowledge of relevant aspects of respective adult specialties
- Experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- Special interest in an area of Paediatric Endocrinology and/or Diabetes
- Principles and practice of endocrinology within the gender dysphoria setting
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of leadership ability and commitment to clinical governance
- Range of quality improvement/audit projects in the past three years
- Competent in range of IT skills
- Experience in range of teaching techniques
- Track record and understanding of research, knowledge of research ethics
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Publish research in peer reviewed journals in relevant areas
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Evidence of leadership ability and commitment to clinical governance
Desirable
- Previous leadership or management role
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Eligible for full GMC registration
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attainment of CCST/CCT in Paediatrics at date of interview
- Specialist interest in Paediatric Endocrinology
Desirable
- A higher degree: MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent
- On or eligible for the sub-specialty register for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
- SPIN paediatric diabetes
Experience
Essential
- Competencies equivalent to Highest Specialist Paediatric Training
- Extensive experience in Paediatric Diabetes
- Broad experience in general Paediatric Endocrinology
- Ability to manage all common diabetes emergencies and therapeutic interventions
- Good broad knowledge of general paediatrics and adolescent medicine including developmentally appropriate healthcare
- Knowledge of relevant aspects of respective adult specialties
- Experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- Special interest in an area of Paediatric Endocrinology and/or Diabetes
- Principles and practice of endocrinology within the gender dysphoria setting
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of leadership ability and commitment to clinical governance
- Range of quality improvement/audit projects in the past three years
- Competent in range of IT skills
- Experience in range of teaching techniques
- Track record and understanding of research, knowledge of research ethics
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Publish research in peer reviewed journals in relevant areas
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Evidence of leadership ability and commitment to clinical governance
Desirable
- Previous leadership or management role
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
