About this role
Job summary
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust are seeking to appoint a 10 Programmed Activity locum Consultant in Diabetes and General Medicine, to be based at the University Hospital Lewisham site as part of the development of the new general medical model and the development of the diabetes service inclusive of foot, antenatal, type 1 diabetes and community diabetes services.
The successful candidate will be offered a 10 PA, 12 month fixed term contract with Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The contract will be held by the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post is for a whole-time (10 PA) Consultant Physician with a focus on delivering diabetes services and covering acute intake medical work, and providing ongoing care to patients admitted on the take. The post will be based at University Hospital Lewisham. This post has scope to become a substantive post.
The job plan will be negotiated between the consultant and the Divisional Director at least annually. A Responsible Officer for Appraisal and Revalidation will be allocated to the post holder, and engagement with these processes will be a requirement of this post.
The appointee will be given an office space and computer/laptop to facilitate all work and will be supported by the department's secretaries.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream
Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities
The post holder will provide high-quality health care for patients referred for diagnosis and treatment, including outpatients and inpatients. The post has a focus on delivering diabetes services and covering acute intake medical work, and providing ongoing care to patients admitted on the take.
General Responsibilities 1. To provide high-quality health care for patients referred for diagnosis and treatment, including outpatients and inpatients
2. To respond to inpatient and outpatient referrals from other specialties
3. To provide prompt, effective advice for General Practitioners
4. To participate in educational and audit meetings
5. To meet CPD and revalidation requirements
6. To provide cover for consultant colleagues during periods of leave
7. To support the Hospital's Clinical Governance Strategy
8. To contribute to all other aspects of the Directorate and Hospital's affairs, including relevant consultant and directorate meetings
Diabetes and Endocrinology Medicine 9. To provide a consultant-led service in the specialty
10. To support and assist in the development of diabetes services, both in the hospital and in the community
11. To contribute to research in diabetes and endocrinology in an area of special interest
12. To contribute to meeting the NICE standards for diabetes and endocrinology services
13. To contribute to meeting the 4-hour waiting time target in the Emergency Department
14. To contribute to other targets, e.g. RTT in diabetes and endocrinology outpatients
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MB BS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent Broad based general training CCT in Diabetes and Endocrinology
Desirable
Distinctions, scholarships, prizes Other higher degrees, e.g. BSc, PhD, MD.
Clinical Experience Essential
Broad based training and wide experience of acute and general medicine
Desirable
Subspecialty training and interest to compliment service and development
Clinical Audit Essential
Understanding of the principles of clinical governance and clinical risk Understanding and experience of audit Evidence of participation in clinical audit.
Desirable
Previous broader experience of clinical governance, clinical risk management and associated areas
Teaching Experience Essential
Wide experience of, and strong commitment to, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
Evidence of ability to organise training/ teaching events
Managementand Administrative Experience Essential
Understanding of the implications of the NHS Plan and other national guidance and policy relevant to the provision of geriatric medicine and acute medical services Understanding of NHS organisation and management
Desirable
Formal management course with previous management experience especially of change management
Research Experience Essential
Knowledge of research methodology and clinical trials
Desirable
Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation. Publications in peer reviewed journals.
Other Attributes Essential
IT skills Evidence of leadership. Organisational ability. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies Experience of, and ability to, work within a multi-disciplinary team Flexibility to respond to the varying needs of a busy department Commitment to Appraisal and Revalidation
Desirable
Experience in service business case Service development or improvement projects
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 Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address Lewisham Hospital
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)