Job summary
Applications are invited for a fixed term (12 month) 7 PA locum consultant post at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. The Paediatric Endocrinology service at RMCH, is the largest paediatric endocrine service in the UK. The service includes nationally commissioned Complications of Excess Weight, Congenital Hyperinsulinism and Hypophosphatasia services. The post-holder will join a team of nine consultants in the endocrine department.
Main duties of the job
The clinical aspects of the post will be overseen by the Specialist Medicine Division of Children's Services of Manchester University NHS Trust. The post-holder will work closely with all members of the endocrinology team. The appointee will provide in and outpatient care for patients with complex endocrine disorders including general endocrinology, growth, adrenal and transition clinics. Whilst on hot week the consultant will be responsible for the day to day care of all inpatients admitted under the endocrine team. They will also be responsible for all new inpatient referrals to the service during the working week whether they be from within MFT or outside. The appointee will be expected to contribute to this on pro-rata basis. It is expected that all consultants will support the hot week consultant in advising about the management of patients under their long term care. The consultant will be expected to care for children with congenital hyperinsulinism both on-call and in out-patient clinics.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualification or equivalent MRCPCH
- Within 6 months of Completion of general professional training (paediatrics) or equivalent
- Within 6 months of Completion of higher professional training (Paediatric Endocrinology to Tertiary level) or equivalent
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
Teaching and Audit
Essential
- Teaching medical students
- Teaching junior medical staff
Desirable
Academic Achievements and Research
Essential
- Teaching medical students
- Teaching junior medical staff
Desirable
Academic Achievements and Research
Essential
- Publications in peer reviewed journals or demonstrable commitment to developing research in the Trust
- A specialist interest (in any area of endocrinology or diabetes)
- Research Projects relating to paediatric endocrinology or diabetes
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Team working skills
- Communication skills
Desirable
- Organisation skills
- Leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualification or equivalent MRCPCH
- Within 6 months of Completion of general professional training (paediatrics) or equivalent
- Within 6 months of Completion of higher professional training (Paediatric Endocrinology to Tertiary level) or equivalent
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
Teaching and Audit
Essential
- Teaching medical students
- Teaching junior medical staff
Desirable
Academic Achievements and Research
Essential
- Teaching medical students
- Teaching junior medical staff
Desirable
Academic Achievements and Research
Essential
- Publications in peer reviewed journals or demonstrable commitment to developing research in the Trust
- A specialist interest (in any area of endocrinology or diabetes)
- Research Projects relating to paediatric endocrinology or diabetes
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Team working skills
- Communication skills
Desirable
- Organisation skills
- Leadership skills
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).
