Locum Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology

Locum Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust are seeking to appoint a whole time (10PA) fixed term locum Consultant in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine to be based mainly on the University Hospital Lewisham site as part of the development of the new general medical model and development of the Diabetes and Endocrinology service.

Main duties of the job

• Participation in the acute general medical take, including weekends. Consultant cover on a general medical ward. (Laurel)
• Contribute to rapid reviews of in-patients with Diabetes and Endocrine problems
• Provide post graduate, undergraduate and AHP teaching and supervision
• Provide services for type 1 diabetes, including pump and CGM, play a key role in diabetes technology MDT
• Provide services for endocrinology service
• Participate in providing input into the community diabetes service and do community clinics
• Participate in rota to provide antenatal, bariatric and foot cover when colleagues are on leave
• Contribute and develop young adults service and transition diabetes service

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 cultivating 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 five 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 responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

The post holder will provide high quality health care for patients referred for diagnoses 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 the 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 Hospitals Clinical Governance Strategy
8. To contribute to all other aspects of the Directorate and Hospitals affairs, including relevant Consultant and Directorate Meetings

Diabetes and Endocrinology Medicine

• To provide a consultant led service in the specialty
• To support and assist in the development of Diabetes services both in the hospital and in the community.
• To contribute to research in Diabetes and endocrinology in an area of special interest
• To contribute to meeting the NICE standards for Diabetes and endocrinology services
• To contribute to meeting the 4 hour waiting time target in the Emergency Department
• To contribute to other targets e.g. quality indicators for emergency department

Medical Education & Teaching

• Supervise and teach medical students in both outpatient clinics and on the wards.
• Supervise and manage trainee medical staff (in conjunction with the other consultants)
• Contribute to regular training and teaching sessions for General Practitioners and to foster increased knowledge and skills within the local Medical Community
• Volunteer as an Educational supervisor for doctors in training.
• To provide post graduate training in Diabetes and Endocrinology for all grades of Medical Staff and for non medical clinical staff.

Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

• Take part in clinical audit and implement audit findings as appropriate.
• Engage in the active trust QI programme and training.

Continuing Professional Development

• Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level.
• Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice.
• Prepared to participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy.
• A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Policy, Planning and Management

• Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care.
• Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines.
• Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service.
• Comply with all Trust policies.

Person Specification Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• Broad based general training
• CCT in Diabetes and Endocrinology
• Distinctions, scholarships, prizes Other higher degrees, e.g. BSc, PhD, MD.

Clinical Experience

• Broad based training and wide experience of acute and general medicine
• Subspecialty training and interest to complement service and development

Clinical Audit

• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance and clinical risk
• Understanding and experience of audit
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit.
• Previous broader experience of clinical governance, clinical risk management and associated areas

Teaching Experience

• Wide experience of, and strong commitment to, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Evidence of ability to organise training/ teaching events

Management and Administrative Experience

• 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
• Formal management course with previous management experience especially of change management

Research Experience

• Knowledge of research methodology and clinical trials
• Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals.

Other Attributes

• 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
• Experience in service business case

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.