Consultant Diabetes and Endocrinology

Overview

Job title:

Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology. The post aims to develop diabetes and endocrine services within the trust, including outpatient clinics, diabetes foot care, and diabetes maternity care. The role supports the General Medical on-call rota and ward cover with a pattern of ward weeks and non-ward weeks rotating over a 3-4 week cycle.

Responsibilities include clinical work in diabetes and endocrinology outpatient clinics and involvement in ward-based care for endocrinology and diabetes. The post supports ward-based governance, clinical supervision of trainees, and participation in on-call duties as described in the job plan.

• Comply with Trust policies and GMC registration/licensing; participate in a formal CPD programme (Royal College of Physicians Online CPD diary). The Trust supports CPD with time and financial resources.
• Participate in regular medical audit and annual appraisal/job planning for revalidation with a qualified appraiser.
• Ensure annual appraisal and revalidation processes are in place in accordance with Royal College of Physicians requirements.

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9,000 across 21 sites. The Trust provides services across Acute Care, Primary Care, Community Services, Specialist Regional Services and more.

The service includes diabetes and endocrinology clinics, diabetes foot and maternity services, pump service, young-adults service, and a joint Diabetes-Obstetric clinic with obstetric colleagues. There are opportunities to develop subspecialist interests in diabetes and endocrinology.

Staff are expected to participate in regular departmental and national audits, maintain appraisal and revalidation, and attend weekly medical teaching sessions and monthly governance meetings. The Post Graduate Education Centre offers facilities for teaching and study.

Qualifications

Essential

• UK-trained consultants: CCT or within 6 months of CCT (including Portfolio Pathway); non-UK-trained applicants must show evidence of NHS equivalence to UK CCT. MBBS or equivalent. MRCP or equivalent.

Desirable

• MD/PhD or equivalent.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge/experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology; extensive training in the specialty; participation in Clinical Audit/QI; involvement in undergraduate/postgraduate teaching; evidence-based practice; research experience/publications.

Desirable

• Experience in diabetes foot or maternity services; evidence of service development; higher education teaching qualification; research leadership experience.

Skills

Essential

• Interest in teaching; ability to work in a multi-professional team; commitment to partnership working; driving licence or travel arrangements between sites.

DBS Check
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This post requires a Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (CRB equivalent).

Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
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Current UK professional registration is required. Refer to NHS Careers for details.

Employer name
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Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address
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Southport Hospital/Ormskirk Hospital, Town Lane, Kew, Southport, PR8 6PN

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