Job summary
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic, dedicated colleague to join the team. We provide a comprehensive range of services at United Lincolnshire Hospitals.
One full time NHs Locum Specialty Doctor in Diabetes & Endocrinology based at Lincoln Hospital, is sought. This is a temporary 6 month post commencing in September 2024 to support the consultant-led Diabetes & Endocrinology service.
Main duties of the job
PROGRAMME OF WORK
The Post holder is expected to work a standard 40 hour week, compromising of specialty ward work and clinical activity. This would typically involve up to 2 days on the ward and the rest of the week undertaking specialty work (Clinics, Referrals, Advice & Guidance).
This is a NHS Locum Specialty Doctor in Diabetes & Endocrinology appointment for United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, based at Lincoln County Hospital. This is not a Deanery Training post.
A Typical week may comprise 2 days on the ward (supporting the senior ward round) and 3 days undertaking specialty work (Diabetes Clinics, Endocrine Clinics and depending on the experience of the successful candidate Lipid Clinics, Antenatal Diabetes & Endocrine, Diabetic Foot). S/he will also be expected to provide senior clinical support to the resident doctors and team secretaries in answering clinical queries.
The post holder is expected to participate in the teaching of Resident Doctors and Medical Students from the Universities of Lincoln and Nottingham.
The appointee accepts that s/he will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant in conjunction, where practicable, with his colleagues both senior and junior.
About us
We are one of the largest Trusts in the UK and provide a comprehensive range of health services to the local population. Lincoln is the county town of Lincolnshire. Pilgrim hospital is situated in the Market Town of Boston, and is a modern complex of 566 beds. Lincoln medical school is now in its third year of student intake and there are opportunities for Structured Teaching via the newly built Undergraduate Medical Centre. The Trust is also a part of the Comprehensive Local Research network with a dedicated Diabetes Research Nurse support and opportunities and infrastructure for Clinical Research are in place.
With its open spaces and plenty of green countryside Lincolnshire remains largely unspoiled with less hustle and bustle that grips so much of the rest of the country- it remains a place where people can live and work in comfort. The county scores highly when it comes to education from nursery through to secondary school and has a growing university culture at the City of Lincoln. In your free time there are many places of interest to visit in Lincolnshire with motor racing at Cadwell Park, lakes for sailing, some of the best coarse fishing in the country and horse racing at Market Rasen, not to mention Lincoln Cathedral and Castle and the good balance of traditional eateries throughout the county.
For more information on what it's like to live and work in Lincolnshire please see the link below.
https://www.beinlincolnshire.com/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full registration with the GMC is essential. Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent is essential.
For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
If you are considering making the move give us a call, we are more than happy to arrange a visit and show you what we have to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full registration with the GMC is essential. Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent is essential.
For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
If you are considering making the move give us a call, we are more than happy to arrange a visit and show you what we have to offer.
Person Specification
Application Form
Essential
- Current valid Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Medical degree (MBBS, MChB or equivalent)
- Advanced Life Support
Desirable
- Previous experience in Acute or General Internal Medicine at ST3 or equivalent level
Application form and interview
Essential
- Clinical Training and experience equivalent to that of an ST3+ doctor
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients and lead junior staff members
- Demonstrates clinical competence
- Ability to perform medical procedures expected at completion of CMT2, e.g. pleural tap, chest drain, ascetic drain, lumbar puncture etc
- Current ALS provider
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Experience of Audit
- Ability to work with other professionals working in both acute and community services
Desirable
- Ideally at least 1 clinical experience in UK/ NHS
- Experience of leading audit/ quality improvement projects
- Experience of supervising junior doctors
Application form and Interview
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training junior doctors and other professional staff
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Creates good working relationships with colleagues, the multi-disciplinary team and GPs.
- Demonstrates initiative and drive Commitment to United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Person Specification
Application Form
Essential
- Current valid Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Medical degree (MBBS, MChB or equivalent)
- Advanced Life Support
Desirable
- Previous experience in Acute or General Internal Medicine at ST3 or equivalent level
Application form and interview
Essential
- Clinical Training and experience equivalent to that of an ST3+ doctor
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients and lead junior staff members
- Demonstrates clinical competence
- Ability to perform medical procedures expected at completion of CMT2, e.g. pleural tap, chest drain, ascetic drain, lumbar puncture etc
- Current ALS provider
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Experience of Audit
- Ability to work with other professionals working in both acute and community services
Desirable
- Ideally at least 1 clinical experience in UK/ NHS
- Experience of leading audit/ quality improvement projects
- Experience of supervising junior doctors
Application form and Interview
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training junior doctors and other professional staff
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Creates good working relationships with colleagues, the multi-disciplinary team and GPs.
- Demonstrates initiative and drive Commitment to United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
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).
