About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join our expanding Diabetes, Endocrine and General Medicine Team here at Croydon University Hospital.
The post holder will work with the existing Consultants to develop the service, in particular, to support the other consultants in delivering a high quality service, with an opportunity to develop a sub-specialty and further enhance diabetic and endocrine services locally.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
Croydon University Hospital wishes to appoint a Consultant Physician within Diabetes/ Endocrine and General Medicine. The Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated physician to join the team.
In addition to providing a diabetes/ endocrine service the role has a commitment to the acute medical take, in partnership with acute physicians.
Indicative Weekly Job-Plan: Please refer to the chart on the attached job description for an indicative job plan denoting the allocation of programmed activities please note that this is suggested only, and is subject to confirmation with the post-holder The job plan may be subject to change in the future, subject to the needs of the service. This would be via consultation with the post-holder.
For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Dr Josh Pomroy; Consultant Physician & Clinical Lead on [email protected].
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.
These include:o Croydon University Hospital o Purley Hospital o The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heath o Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodside o A minor injuries unit in New Addington The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our Vision:"Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it"Our 5 key 'Here for you' promises to the people of Croydon are:o You feel cared for by helpful and welcoming staff o You feel in safe hands with highly professional staff o You feel confident in your treatment from skilled teams of compassionate clinicians o You feel we value your time with convenient appointments, minimal waiting and care closer to homeo You feel it's getting better all the time as we continue to improve our services
"As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19."
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached JD&PS for full details.
For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Dr Josh Pomroy; Consultant Physician & Clinical Lead on [email protected].
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MB BS or equivalent Membership of the Royal College of Physician (MRCP) or equivalent
Desirable
Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Higher Qualifications Essential
Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register on date of taking appointment via one of the following: a. Certificate of completion of training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b. Portfolio pathway (formerly known as Certificate of eligibility for specialist registration (CESR)) c. Relevant European specialist qualification (REQ) OR Recognised Specialist Qualification (RSQ)"
Registration Essential
Name on Specialist Register on date of taking appointment Full registration with the GMC
Training and Experience Essential
Fully trained in Diabetes, Endocrinology & General (internal) Medicine Satisfactory completion of a higher specialist training programme in Diabetes & Endocrinology At least 2 years' substantive previous NHS experience at SPR level (or equivalent).
Desirable
Prior experience of work at consultant (or equivalent) level in Diabetes / Endocrinology
5.Administration Essential
Experience in day to day organisation of services in a busy teaching hospital
Desirable
Experience in the development of clinical guidelines
Management and Leadership Essential
Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams Ability to organise and manage work Understanding of the principles of clinical governance
Desirable
Management course and/or qualification
7.Audit Essential
Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Research and Publications Essential
Experience of clinical research.
Desirable
Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of specialty specific topic Publication of relevant review articles or case reports. Evidence of original work as demonstrated by publications in peer review journals
Personal Skills Essential
Effective communicator, able to work in a multidisciplinary team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
Personal attributes Essential
Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absence
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 Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address Croydon University Hospital
530 London Road
Croydon
CR7 7YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)