Job summary
Locum Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology (6 mths fixed term)
Advert closing date 16/04/2025, Shortlisting week commencing 21/04/2025, and Interviews expected to take place week commencing 28/04/2025.
Applications are invited to apply for the post of Locum Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology at Bradford Teaching Hospitals. We are seeking a consultant with drive, commitment and enthusiasm who will bring a consistent focus to high performance and quality of care, working collaboratively with colleagues and providing clinical leadership to the wider team.
This is a 10PA post for 6 months initially. It includes outpatient work, and a weekend rota for inpatient work in acute medicine.
Applications should contain details of GMC registration and CCT (or evidence of eligibility to apply for CCT including CESR applicants) along with names and addresses of three referees (one of which should be your current or most recent employer), please note,
- If you are currently a substantive consultant, we would require one of your referees to be either the Medical Director or Chief Executive,
- If you are currently a Specialty Registrar, we would require one of your referees to be your Training Programme Director
Main duties of the job
The appointee is expected to have a CCT or equivalent in Diabetes and Endocrinology, or be within 6 months of obtaining this, and will be expected to have a wide range of experience in all aspects of the specialism. The appointee will work alongside the existing team to provide comprehensive service provision.
The appointee is expected to have a CCT or equivalent in Diabetes and Endocrinology, or be within 6 months of obtaining this, and will be expected to have a wide range of experience in all aspects of Diabetes and Endocrinology and general medicine. The appointee will work alongside the existing team to provide comprehensive service provision.
Duties will involve delivery of Diabetes and Endocrine outpatient clinics based at Bradford Royal Infirmary and service development.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee is expected to have a CCT or equivalent in Diabetes and Endocrinology, or be within 6 months of obtaining this, and will be expected to have a wide range of experience in all aspects of Diabetes and Endocrinology and general medicine. The appointee will work alongside the existing team to provide comprehensive service provision.
Duties will involve delivery of Diabetes and Endocrine outpatient clinics based at Bradford Royal Infirmary and service development.
The Diabetic Antenatal service is currently undergoing a redesign in part due to the increased number of patients attending the service each year. A new post holder will be expected to contribute to this service development which will also include delivery of a specific Endocrine Antenatal clinic.
There are specialist endocrine services delivered by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust including the pituitary service, which has close links to Leeds Teaching Hospitals (tertiary centre for neurosurgery); this has scope for development including attending the regional pituitary MDT (currently virtual). There is a service for patients presenting with adrenal adenomas with the Endocrine Specialist Nurses completing a protocol, this needs to be developed further including attending local and regional MDTs.
The appointee will be expected to participate in the student teaching rota, administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients, participate in the running of the department in collaboration with consultant colleagues, communicate with local practitioners, supporting nursing and other AHP members of the team.
The appointee will be expected to take an active interest in clinical governance, maintaining medical excellence and management and service development. Clinical audit is a mandatory requirement within the Trust and the appointee will be expected to attend and participate in audit and clinical governance. It is expected that the appointee will make use of opportunities for continuing medical education on a regular basis in the form of local, regional, national and international clinical meetings. The appointee will be encouraged to take part in the administration of CME and to accrue the number of CME credits determined by the Royal College of Physicians. There is a requirement to participate in the annual consultant appraisal programme.
The appointee will have the opportunity to develop research and currently we have a research nurse working on a number of projects. We have strong links with the Bradford Institute for Health Research and the Born in Bradford research project.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee is expected to have a CCT or equivalent in Diabetes and Endocrinology, or be within 6 months of obtaining this, and will be expected to have a wide range of experience in all aspects of Diabetes and Endocrinology and general medicine. The appointee will work alongside the existing team to provide comprehensive service provision.
Duties will involve delivery of Diabetes and Endocrine outpatient clinics based at Bradford Royal Infirmary and service development.
The Diabetic Antenatal service is currently undergoing a redesign in part due to the increased number of patients attending the service each year. A new post holder will be expected to contribute to this service development which will also include delivery of a specific Endocrine Antenatal clinic.
There are specialist endocrine services delivered by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust including the pituitary service, which has close links to Leeds Teaching Hospitals (tertiary centre for neurosurgery); this has scope for development including attending the regional pituitary MDT (currently virtual). There is a service for patients presenting with adrenal adenomas with the Endocrine Specialist Nurses completing a protocol, this needs to be developed further including attending local and regional MDTs.
The appointee will be expected to participate in the student teaching rota, administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients, participate in the running of the department in collaboration with consultant colleagues, communicate with local practitioners, supporting nursing and other AHP members of the team.
The appointee will be expected to take an active interest in clinical governance, maintaining medical excellence and management and service development. Clinical audit is a mandatory requirement within the Trust and the appointee will be expected to attend and participate in audit and clinical governance. It is expected that the appointee will make use of opportunities for continuing medical education on a regular basis in the form of local, regional, national and international clinical meetings. The appointee will be encouraged to take part in the administration of CME and to accrue the number of CME credits determined by the Royal College of Physicians. There is a requirement to participate in the annual consultant appraisal programme.
The appointee will have the opportunity to develop research and currently we have a research nurse working on a number of projects. We have strong links with the Bradford Institute for Health Research and the Born in Bradford research project.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of completing a period of approved training in Diabetes and Endocrinology
Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform the requirements of the post
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations
- Ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Computer skills
- Training in delivery of educational programmes
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or FRCS of equivalent to specialty (UK) or equivalent CCT or within 6 months of AAC date
- On Specialist Register with GMC and continue to hold a licence to practice
Desirable
- Research and/or Fellowships
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of completing a period of approved training in Diabetes and Endocrinology
Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform the requirements of the post
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations
- Ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Computer skills
- Training in delivery of educational programmes
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or FRCS of equivalent to specialty (UK) or equivalent CCT or within 6 months of AAC date
- On Specialist Register with GMC and continue to hold a licence to practice
Desirable
- Research and/or Fellowships
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).
