Diabetes & Endocrinology - Clinical Fellow

Overview

Applications are invited for the permanent full-time post of Clinical Fellow in Diabetes at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital, North Wales. This post is within the Diabetes and Endocrinology service with no out of hours on-call commitment. It is a 6-session job. If you have the appropriate qualifications and are keen to work in the field of Diabetes & Endocrinology, we will be delighted to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to work within a fully integrated multi-disciplinary team caring for a broad range of patients.

Terms and conditions are offered under the NHS Wales Medical and Dental Conditions of Service. For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please Dr Stuart Lee, Clinical Lead – Diabetes Wrexham,  or Ryan Welch, Lead Manager

This post is a part-time post, and would be ideal for someone wishing to progress to D+E specialist training.

Proposed Job Plan

This is an example job plan and some flexibility is included. Aim will be to attend one clinic per week, which will vary each week depending on ward staffing, other service needs and the preference and experience of the successful candidate. There will be opportunities to take part in audit and potentially other projects to help strengthen experience.

• Monday AM - Ward Round
• Monday PM - Ward Round or Clinical Diabetes Work
• Tuesday AM - Ward Round
• Tuesday PM - Ward work or Endocrine Clinic
• Wednesday AM - Ward Round
• Wednesday PM - Ward work or diabetic foot/pregnancy clinic

There will also be some departmental teaching provided throughout the week.

We have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do. We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement.

Innovation is built into everything that we do. We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values. We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate ‘This is Our NWSSP’ our principal change programme.

Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks. We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people.

• Monday AM - Ward Round
• Monday PM - Ward Round or Clinical Diabetes Work
• Tuesday AM - Ward Round
• Tuesday PM - Ward work or Endocrine Clinic
• Wednesday AM - Ward Round
• Wednesday PM - Ward work or diabetic foot/pregnancy clinic
• There will also be some departmental teaching provided throughout the week

Essential Criteria

• Recent experience at Foundation Year 1 and 2 level or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of Foundation Competencies

Desirable criteria

• MRCP 1 or further qualifications

English

Essential Criteria

• MBBS or equivalent Full GMC registration