Consultant Endocrinologist
- NHS
- Full Time
- Westcliff-on-Sea
- 105504.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
This is a full-time post which includes General Medicine on-call for a Consultant Physician, Diabetes and Endocrinology and General Medicine based at Southend Hospital.
The post holder will take part in inpatient and outpatient specialist diabetes and endocrine services. The appointee will also contribute to the Consultant general on-call medical rota.
This is an exciting opportunity to support the development of an integrated diabetes and endocrine service.
The department is eager to support the professional development of our colleagues.
Main duties of the job
Provide an expert opinion and treatment for patients with neurological disease and suspected neurological disease.
To share in the Leadership of the Multidisciplinary team caring for patients with Neurology conditions.
Working with existing colleagues on the development of clinical servicesTo engage with and contribute to safety systems and national data collection systems as required.
Promote a friendly and team based working environment in line with our Trust values.
Teaching of primary care colleagues and junior medical staff through a mix of case-based review and formal teaching activity.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed job description and personal specification attached
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register for Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Registrar in General (Internal) Medicine or Acute (Internal) Medicine via one of the following: o Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) o Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) o European Community Rights
Desirable
- A higher degree in medicine (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
- Evidence of service improvement experience
Clinical Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Endocrinology & Diabetes Mellitus, with General (Internal) Medicine or Acute (Internal Medicine)
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within the specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Expertise in a subspecialty
Desirable
- Evidence of presentations or papers in Diabetes and Endocrinology and/or General /Acute Medicine
- Understanding of current issues within Diabetes and Endocrinology and/or General/ Acute Medicine and future direction of specialty
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior doctors
Desirable
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates
Research Experience
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Experience of audit management
Language skills
Essential
- Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Personal skills
Essential
- Communication Skills Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate
- Problem Solving and Decision Making Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Empathy and Sensitivity Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people Demonstrates respect for all
- Organisation and Planning Capacity to manage/prioritise and information effectively Capacity to prioritise own workload Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self-discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
- Vigilance and Situational Awareness Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
- Values Understands, respects, and demonstrates the values of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Desirable
- Management and Leadership Skills Evidence of involvement in management Demonstrates an understanding of NHS management resources Evidence of effective leadership in and outside of medicine
- IT Skills Demonstrates information technology skills
- Other Evidence of achievement outside of medicine Evidence of altruistic behaviour e.g. voluntary work Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff on Sea
SS0 0RY
