About this role
Job summary
This is a Consultant Diabetes and Endocrinologist position for 10 Programmed Activities per week with an additional PA available subject to negotiation and will include participation in a 1:8 hot week on-call. Teaching and participation in audit and research interest are encouraged.
The post holder will join an existing team of dynamic Consultants and to undertake OPD and IP activities at Walsall Manor Hospital NHS Trust and given the skill sets, may participate in the development of services.
The Diabetes and Endocrinology department have a robust programme for mentoring the new Consultant appointment: the successful candidate will have a clear designated supervisor within the departments and appraisal annually with set PDPs.
This post is available to applicants seeking LTFT working arrangements.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for ensuring a commitment in providing a high-quality Diabetes and Endocrinology service to patients by continual development of practice in the light of research evidence and by audit against Clinical standards. To provide advice to primary and secondary care colleagues in other specialities in relation to clinical problems and overseeing the internal referrals assessed by junior and specialist Diabetes and Endocrinology team. To provide a comprehensive outpatient service from clinics provided in both the main Outpatient Department and specialist clinics held within the Clinical Measurement Unit To support teaching and training of junior medical staff, medical students Postgraduate Medical Education in general. The Trust will strongly Support and allow time for CPD for the Successful candidate. To support and encourage audit and research and develop close links with academic initiatives. To actively participate in CME and personal development programmes. To develop an interest in Diabetic and Endocrine interventions. To support the on-going development of services for Diabetes and Endocrinology in line with the existing programmes liaising with community and primary care services.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.
A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Job description Job responsibilities
The working week for a full-time Consultant is comprised of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) each of which has a nominal timetable value of 4 hours.
A job plan in regard work distribution will be agreed with the Clinical Director and postholder on appointment
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Basic Medical Degree Full MRCP or equivalent Entry on the GMC Specialist Register ALS (Adult Life support) within last 3 years Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
Experience Essential
Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Internal Medicine (or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of interview) Must possess a wide experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine at senior level Ability to offer expert clinical advice on range of problems Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and within a multi-disciplinary team Ability to act as an effective role model for junior staff.
Skills Essential
Good organisational and management skills Ability to manage and lead within the Diabetes 7 Endocrinology Team Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures Experience of supervising junior medical staff including SpR/StR level Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Walsall Manor Hospital
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)