Locum Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology

Locum Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology

Locum Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology. Fixed Term 12 Months, 10 PA (Maternity leave cover). Whipps Cross University Hospital.

Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust, is looking to recruit a full-time fixed term Consultant to join the Diabetes and Endocrinology team based on the Whipps Cross Hospital site. The appointee will work alongside 5 established Diabetes and Endocrine consultants at Whipps Cross University Hospital.

Responsibilities

The appointee will provide inpatient care for patients with metabolic and general medical problems, and outpatient care for patients with diabetes or endocrine presentations. There is a weekly radiology/clinical meeting, a weekly journal club, and a monthly governance meeting, which the post holder is expected to attend. The metabolic physicians are also part of the general medical rota. The post holder will be involved in the ongoing redevelopment of Whipps Cross Hospital over the next 5 years and will participate in reshaping services provision for patients.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. We are focused on improving services for patients and on becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. We strive to live by our WeCare values and promote inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.

Job responsibilities

The appointee will work alongside 5 established Diabetes and Endocrine consultants at Whipps Cross University Hospital. Specifically, the post holder will support provision of inpatient care for patients with metabolic and general medical problems, and outpatient care for patients with diabetes or endocrine presentations. There is a weekly radiology/clinical meeting, a weekly journal club, and a monthly governance meeting, which the new post holder will be expected to attend. The metabolic physicians are also part of the general medical rota. Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. Whipps Cross Hospital has embarked on a journey to redevelop the Hospital over the next 5 years, providing an exciting opportunity to be part of reshaping services we deliver to our patients.

Qualifications

• GMC registration of adequate duration
• MRCP or equivalent
• Higher Research Degree

Relevant experience

• Broad experience in diabetes and endocrine clinics and ward work
• Excellent clinical skills
• ALS certificate
• Experience in conducting clinical trials

Clinical skills

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - clinical and management
• Ability to manage staff and resources effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively with GPs and other professionals in hospital and community
• DAFNE training including course observation

Knowledge

• Detailed knowledge of Diabetes and Endocrinology and of the specialist skills required for this post
• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary clinical audit and commitment to improving quality of care
• Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to lifelong learning

Management and Audit skills

• Interest in Medical Audit
• Understanding of techniques to improve efficiency and productivity of clinical processes

Teaching skills

• Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff

Academic achievement

• Good track record of research in a related field
• Active research with evidence of grants or publishing peer reviewed articles
• Evidence of successful presentations

Personal circumstances

• Will live within 30 minutes of Whipps Cross Hospital

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 CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.