Consultant Physician – Diabetes and Endocrinology

Job title:

Consultant Physician – Diabetes and Endocrinology

Company

NHS

Job description

We are seeking an outstanding clinician to complement the current EDM service at Good Hope Hospital.The Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism provide a comprehensive regional and national service, contributing to the EDM inpatients and outpatient Service.The successful candidate will join a wider team of consultants and participate in covering inpatients and out-patient clinics, other direct clinical care plus a cohort of General Medical Outliers, including rostered weekend ward rounds.The candidate will also be expected to participate in the GIM on call on a pro rota basis shared with other medical consultants.The department trains the full range of resident doctors and makes a large contribution to undergraduate education. The post holder would be expected to contribute to these activities.Please note that due to the changing needs of the service the post holders will be required to adopt a flexible approach together with the other consultant members of the EDM team.JOB PLAN (INDICATIVE) – 10PA*Clinics*SPA*Inpatient/GIM*MDT’s*AdminMain duties of the jobKey Skills:*Ability to organise and manage outpatient/inpatient priorities in accordance with Trust requirements*Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets*Experience of audit*Knowledge of complaints; ethical issues and clinical governance*Understanding of training system and active participation in training structures/trainee supervision*Experience of and willingness to teach medical students*Ability to teach clinical skills*Ability to work effectively in a team & with colleagues from a wide range of professional and organisational backgrounds.*Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.*Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.*Ability to understand patient and carer/family requirements.*Enquiring, critical approach to work*Caring attitude to patientsAbout usWe are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their ‘whole self’ to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.Date posted12 December 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number304-KA-9002353Job locationsGood Hope HospitalRectory RdSutton ColdfieldWest MidlandsB75 7RRJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe are seeking an outstanding clinician to complement the current EDM service at UHBFT that comprises. The service has strong MDT bases that provide regional services and national services in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism at Good Hope Hospital, contributing to the EDM inpatient and outpatient service.The post holders will be responsible for inpatients on the EDM wards plus a cohort of General Medical outliers including rostered weekend ward rounds. They will also contribute to the General Internal Medicine on call rota. The post holders will provide EDM out-patient clinics plus other direct clinical care as detailed in the outlined job plan at the end of this document.The department trains the full range of Resident doctors and makes a large contribution to undergraduate education. The post holders would be expected to contribute to these activities.Leadership & Governance*Demonstration of excellence in patient care.*Leadership of a team of trainee doctors caring for inpatients on EDM and allocated outlying wards.*Taking a significant role in clinical governance within the EDM department.*Deputise for colleagues including covering for absence on leave and short notice cover in exceptional circumstances.Interpersonal and Communication SkillsThe post holders must have well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with a wide range of clinicians, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust.The post holders must have well-developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use of presentation aids.Planning and organisingSupport the development of a culture of continuous improvement, developing and contributing to service developments and the formulation of business cases to support these. Effectively plan, communicate and execute change.Analysis and data management*Develop methods to collect, collate and evaluate quantitative and qualitative data relevant to service delivery.*Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of all information governance and professional standards.*Provide accurate analysis and interpretation of clinical documents, national government policy guidance, and other sources of information in the development of the division’s aims and objectives*Respond to complaints according to the trust protocols and within the appropriate timeframe.Equality and Diversity*Ensure the implementation of equality and diversity policy in relation to management and development of staff in the division.*Actively promote the equality and diversity policies of the Trust.For any additional information, please refer to the attached JD Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe are seeking an outstanding clinician to complement the current EDM service at UHBFT that comprises. The service has strong MDT bases that provide regional services and national services in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism at Good Hope Hospital, contributing to the EDM inpatient and outpatient service.The post holders will be responsible for inpatients on the EDM wards plus a cohort of General Medical outliers including rostered weekend ward rounds. They will also contribute to the General Internal Medicine on call rota. The post holders will provide EDM out-patient clinics plus other direct clinical care as detailed in the outlined job plan at the end of this document.The department trains the full range of Resident doctors and makes a large contribution to undergraduate education. The post holders would be expected to contribute to these activities.Leadership & Governance*Demonstration of excellence in patient care.*Leadership of a team of trainee doctors caring for inpatients on EDM and allocated outlying wards.*Taking a significant role in clinical governance within the EDM department.*Deputise for colleagues including covering for absence on leave and short notice cover in exceptional circumstances.Interpersonal and Communication SkillsThe post holders must have well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with a wide range of clinicians, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust.The post holders must have well-developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use of presentation aids.Planning and organisingSupport the development of a culture of continuous improvement, developing and contributing to service developments and the formulation of business cases to support these. Effectively plan, communicate and execute change.Analysis and data management*Develop methods to collect, collate and evaluate quantitative and qualitative data relevant to service delivery.*Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of all information governance and professional standards.*Provide accurate analysis and interpretation of clinical documents, national government policy guidance, and other sources of information in the development of the division’s aims and objectives*Respond to complaints according to the trust protocols and within the appropriate timeframe.Equality and Diversity*Ensure the implementation of equality and diversity policy in relation to management and development of staff in the division.*Actively promote the equality and diversity policies of the Trust.For any additional information, please refer to the attached JDPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• *Entry on GMC specialist register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of certificate of completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
• *Evidence of continuing professional development including CME

Desirable

• *Higher degree (eg MD or PhD)

ExperienceEssential

• *Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to gain UK CCT in Endocrinology or Diabetes and general internal medicine
• *Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of EDM problems.
• *An understanding of the requirements of clinical governance and audit.

Desirable

• *Specialist interest and substantial training and experience in Endocrinology or Diabetic medicine

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• *Entry on GMC specialist register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of certificate of completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
• *Evidence of continuing professional development including CME

Desirable

• *Higher degree (eg MD or PhD)

ExperienceEssential

• *Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to gain UK CCT in Endocrinology or Diabetes and general internal medicine
• *Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of EDM problems.
• *An understanding of the requirements of clinical governance and audit.

Desirable

• *Specialist interest and substantial training and experience in Endocrinology or Diabetic medicine

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands

Job date

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 06:34:26 GMT

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