About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Endocrinologist to join our dynamic department following a retirement vacancy. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a state-of-the-art University Hospital alongside 11 substantive Endocrinology and Diabetes Consultants, delivering high-quality inpatient and outpatient Endocrinology and Metabolism services across University Hospital Coventry and St Cross Hospital, Rugby. The successful candidate will also contribute to the General Internal Medicine (GIM) inpatient rota.
This post supports the Trust's wider strategic development and offers a unique opportunity to join the well-established Neuroendocrine Tumour (NET) Service at UHCW NHS Trust, a European Neuroendocrine Tumour Centre of Excellence accredited by the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS). The successful appointee will become part of the specialist NET multidisciplinary team, working closely with colleagues in hepatobiliary surgery, biochemistry, cardiothoracic surgery, respiratory medicine, radiology and nuclear medicine. The service manages over 150 new referrals annually and provides ongoing care for more than 900 patients.
Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT/CESR(CP) at the time of interview.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be supported to undertake continuing professional development (CPD), maintain reflective practice, complete annual appraisal and meet GMC revalidation requirements.
The post holder will provide effective clinical leadership, undertake administrative responsibilities, promote quality improvement, delegate appropriately, demonstrate financial awareness, and comply with Trust policies.
UHCW has a strong commitment to research, particularly within the National Institute for Health Research portfolio. The Endocrinology Department has an active research programme led by Professor Randeva, with access to University of Warwick research facilities. Consultants are encouraged to participate in research in accordance with Good Research Governance and ethical approvals.
The post holder will contribute to clinical governance, audit, risk management and evidence-based practice, participating in regular audit meetings to support continuous service improvement.
Teaching medical students, trainee doctors and multidisciplinary staff is an integral part of the role. New consultants benefit from an established mentoring programme and New Consultant Forum.
A formal job plan will be agreed three months after appointment and reviewed annually. The post holder may be required to work across Trust sites, including occasional evening and weekend sessions, in line with service needs.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
Job description Job responsibilities
Provisional Job PlanWard WeekMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday09:00 - 12:30 Ward Round NET Clinic Ward Round NET Clinic DCC basedadmin (e.g.,dictatingletters andresultsreview)13:00 14:00MDT 14:00 17:30SpecialistEndocrineClinicDCC basedadmin (e.g.,dictatingletters andresultsreview)SPA SPA SPA (1/2)OPA (1/2)GeneralEndocrineClinicNon-Ward WeekMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday09:00 12:30 SpecialistEndocrineClinicNET Clinic ResearchClinicNET Clinic DCC basedadmin (e.g.,dictatingletters andresultsreview)13:00 14:00MDT MDT 14:00 17:30DCC basedadmin (e.g.,dictatingletters andresultsreview)SpecialistEndocrineClinicSPA SPA SPA (1/2)OPA (1/2)GeneralEndocrineClinic
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
Meets all Essential
Desirable
Meets all Desirable
Experience/Knowledge Essential
o Wide range of clinical experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in Endocrinology, Diabetes and General Medicine o Experience in management of endocrine disorders and NET
Desirable
o Experience in Research
Management & Administrative Essential
o Ability to organise and manage waiting list priorities o Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service o Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainee and other doctors o Understanding of the concepts of management o Willingness to work collaboratively with the Trust's executive team
Desirable
o Proven experience of effective management of staff at a senior level o Potential to manage and lead a clinical team
Teaching & Training Essential
o Ability to design and deliver talks/lectures/workshops effectively o Demonstrate track record and interest in undergraduate training o Experience in demonstrating clinical procedures/techniques to other healthcare professionals o Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
o Higher qualification in medical education
Research, Audit & Clinical Governance Essential
o Demonstrate evidence of recent research and development activity. Participated in completed clinical research projects o Published research in peer-reviewed journals o Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
Desirable
o International externally funded grants
Communication Skills & Abilities Essential
o Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice o Understanding of the clinical governance process o Ability to organise and manage waiting list priorities o Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service. Willingness to learn new skills as required by clinical need o Competent in basic information technology o Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainee and other doctors o Understanding of the concepts of management
Desirable
o Proven experience of effective management of staff o Potential to manage and lead a clinical team
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
o Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values o (As detailed in UHCW's behaviour framework - attached)
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 University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address Endocrinology Department
UHCW Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)