About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of a Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology.
This is an exciting time to be joining the department of Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic medicine at South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation trust. In conjunction with the existing consultants, you will work towards enhancing our existing services and expanding to develop new dedicated services, all striving towards providing safer high-quality care.
The Metabolic department in the trust is split across two sites at Sunderland Royal Hospital (SRH) and South Tyneside (ST); it is a dynamic and forward-thinking team. It is dedicated to providing a high-quality patient experience, through innovation, education, clinical effectiveness and efficiency. The department believes strongly in a patient centred team working philosophy.
We are looking for highly motivated, innovative and skilled individuals who are passionate about delivering high quality care within Endocrinology and Diabetes.
We encourage interested applicants to get in touch the service is happy to discuss each applicants special interest and how this would fit in with the service. Please contact Dr Nayar, Clinical Lead on 0191 565 6256, secretary ext: 42180, or via email [email protected].
Main duties of the job
Applicants would be expected to work alongside the existing consultant team in supporting the unit as a whole. Applicants would contribute to the specialty in-patient cover, the out of hours rota and would contribute to the general medical ward and on-call duties.
The department currently provides consultant lead and delivered specialist clinics in Diabetes, these include: Ante Natal, Pre-Conceptual, Ambulatory Rapid/Care, Young Persons & Transitional, Dedicated Type 1 service, Diabetes Technology, Complex Type 2 and Foot MDT clinics, In-patient Diabetes care. These are supported by highly experienced DSNs, Dietitians, Clinical Psychologists and Specialist Podiatrist. The Endocrine service encompasses dedicated group and collaborative clinics in: Pituitary, Adrenal, Parathyroid, & Thyroid, Bone, Reproductive Endocrinology, Fertility services and Thyroid Eye. A sub-regional dedicated Lipid service has been established for many years at Sunderland.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description Job responsibilities
As a medical consultant at South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS FT trust, you will have continuing responsibility for care of your inpatients and outpatients when necessary; you will be in charge of inpatients of consultant colleagues during periods of on call duty, holidays, study leave and (short term) sickness. You will be expected to supervise junior medical staff allocated to you and you may be a nominated educational and/or clinical supervisor to identified junior medical staff assigned to the metabolic department with appropriate training provided if necessary. You will also be expected to undertake as part of the team an active role in regular departmental Clinical Governance meeting, including morbidity & mortality (M&M) reviews. As the consultant team expands, we envisage rotating cover across the two sites, you will be expected to undertake daily ward rounds, board rounds and administrative duties directly associated with the care of patients and the running of clinics. You will share responsibility for provision and development of the Metabolic service with the consultant team.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior doctors Effective communication skills
Desirable
Management training IT skills Teaching skills Knowledge of current national agendas affecting the NHS and the implications involved.
Experience Essential
Relevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the post Evidence of clinical audit Understanding of clinical governance and a readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibilities it implies. Competent in management of routine and emergency general medical patients.
Desirable
Success in obtaining funding for research Evidence of research or innovative service developments Evidence of leadership
Clinical Speciality Skills Essential
Wide range of experience and in Metabolic and general medicine Competent in management of routine and emergency general medical patients Competent in chosen specialist service
Desirable
Demonstrate a high level of understanding and competency in their specialist interest
Qualifications Essential
MB ChB or equivalent MRCP or equivalent Full registration with GMC Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of expected date of CCT in Diabetes, Endocrinology and general medicine
Desirable
Training in appraisal techniques Postgraduate Thesis HRUK exam or equivalent
Special Requirements Essential
Flexibility to respond to changing service needs Clear recognition of boundaries in respect of sessional work outside the hospital
Personal Skills Essential
Commitment to good team working and relationships Commitment to training & continuing medical education (CME) Good leadership skills Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure Supportive and tolerant Caring attitude to patients
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 South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address Sunderland Royal Hospital
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)