Job summary
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) is looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, motivated doctor to join their Trust to undertake a funded PhD in diabetes technology with Dr Emma Wilmot.
Dr Wilmot is an Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham, Honorary Consultant at UHDB in Diabetes and founder of the ABCD Diabetes Technology Network UK.
As a recognised international leader in the field of diabetes technology, she leads on a range of diabetes clinical trials. The candidate will also be supported by Professor Iskander Idris, Professor of Diabetes who has a strong track record in metabolic research and PhD supervision.
Main duties of the job
During their tenure, the successful candidate will be expected to undertake a postgraduate PhD research degree and participate in the generic postgraduate research training at the University of Nottingham (the School of Medicine is based at the Royal Derby Hospital).
The successful candidate will contribute to the design and development of the study protocols, ethical approval, study delivery, data analysis and preparation of research outputs including conference abstracts and journal articles. The post holder will also provide medical oversight within ongoing studies.
This post is suited to a specialist trainee (ST3 or above) in either Diabetes and Endocrinology or a doctor with an interest and expertise in Diabetes, from an alternative medical speciality. Previous research and evidence of publication are advantageous but not essential.
You must be a GMC registered medical practitioner holding a licence to practice and possess MRCP. The Research Fellow post will be based in Derby, at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust for up to 3 years.
This is a full-time fixed-term service appointment; those wishing to undertake the post on a less than full time basis are equally welcome to apply.
Please note: We typically receive a high volume of applications for locally employed doctor posts and we will therefore only shortlist candidates who meet the Essential criteria. Please do not apply if you do not meet this criteria as this leads to significant clinician time reviewing applications from applicants who will not be shortlisted.
Please be aware that due to the high volume of applications received for these posts, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the given closing date.
Please ensure that you only apply if you meet the Essential criteria for the post.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
o Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership developmento On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.o A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
o We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.o We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.o An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.o Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.o Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.o We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.o We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support the Specialist Medicine Business Unit, specifically within the Department of Diabetes
Whilst on duty the post holder will be clinically and professionally responsible for their patients.It will also be their duty to:
Communicate with patients (and/or their carers if appropriate) about their condition; Involve patients (and/or their carers if appropriate) in decision making about their treatment; Maintain professional standards and obligations as set out from time to time by the General Medical Council (GMC) and comply in particular with the GMCs guidance on Good Medical Practice as amended or substituted from time to time; Carry out any work related to, and reasonably incidental to, the duties set out in their schedule of duties, e.g. keeping of records and provision of reports, proper delegation of tasks, maintaining skills and knowledge.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to graduate and continuing medical education activity locally as appropriate and to participate in clinical audit under local arrangements (in light of relevant departmental guidance).
A formal schedule of duties will be agreed between the post holder and the Assistant Clinical Director for the respective area of Specialist Medicine Business Unit on appointment. It will be a prospective agreement that sets out the post holders duties, responsibilities and objectives for the period. It will cover all aspects of the post holders professional practice including clinical work, administration, audit, teaching and CPD responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it will include personal objectives, including details of the post holders link to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the post holder to meet the timetabled duties and their objectives.
The post holder will be expected to work as part of a team with responsibility for maintaining the highest standards of clinical care, for teaching of junior staff and medical students and for actively participating in continuing medical education, quality improvement, clinical governance and audit.
You will receive mentoring and supervision and be encouraged to join the established regional training sessions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support the Specialist Medicine Business Unit, specifically within the Department of Diabetes
Whilst on duty the post holder will be clinically and professionally responsible for their patients.It will also be their duty to:
Communicate with patients (and/or their carers if appropriate) about their condition; Involve patients (and/or their carers if appropriate) in decision making about their treatment; Maintain professional standards and obligations as set out from time to time by the General Medical Council (GMC) and comply in particular with the GMCs guidance on Good Medical Practice as amended or substituted from time to time; Carry out any work related to, and reasonably incidental to, the duties set out in their schedule of duties, e.g. keeping of records and provision of reports, proper delegation of tasks, maintaining skills and knowledge.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to graduate and continuing medical education activity locally as appropriate and to participate in clinical audit under local arrangements (in light of relevant departmental guidance).
A formal schedule of duties will be agreed between the post holder and the Assistant Clinical Director for the respective area of Specialist Medicine Business Unit on appointment. It will be a prospective agreement that sets out the post holders duties, responsibilities and objectives for the period. It will cover all aspects of the post holders professional practice including clinical work, administration, audit, teaching and CPD responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it will include personal objectives, including details of the post holders link to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the post holder to meet the timetabled duties and their objectives.
The post holder will be expected to work as part of a team with responsibility for maintaining the highest standards of clinical care, for teaching of junior staff and medical students and for actively participating in continuing medical education, quality improvement, clinical governance and audit.
You will receive mentoring and supervision and be encouraged to join the established regional training sessions.
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at the time of application
- Completed at least 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) in the UK or abroad including experience in Acute Medicine/Medical Specialties and Diabetes
- Minimum of 6 months in the NHS within the past 2 years
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full MRCP
- Advanced Life Support certification
Desirable
- Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the speciality
Teaching Experience, Audit and Research
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty (delete For ST3+ equivalent posts
Experience
Desirable
- Participation in audit
- Familiarity with clinical governance systems
- Previous research experience and/or evidence of abstract presentations/publications
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at the time of application
- Completed at least 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) in the UK or abroad including experience in Acute Medicine/Medical Specialties and Diabetes
- Minimum of 6 months in the NHS within the past 2 years
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full MRCP
- Advanced Life Support certification
Desirable
- Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the speciality
Teaching Experience, Audit and Research
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty (delete For ST3+ equivalent posts
Experience
Desirable
- Participation in audit
- Familiarity with clinical governance systems
- Previous research experience and/or evidence of abstract presentations/publications
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).
