Consultant in Endocrinology, Diabetes & General Internal Medicine

Job title:

Consultant in Endocrinology, Diabetes & General Internal Medicine

Company

NHS

Job description

We are excited to announce a rewarding career opportunity for a highly skilled and dedicated Consultant Endocrinologist. This is a new post being created to expand our diabetes and endocrine team. We are looking for an enthusiastic well-motivated Consultant colleague to join the dedicated team of physicians at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Haywards Heath.University Hospitals Sussex hosts tertiary services in neurosciences, vascular surgery, neonatology, paediatrics, cardiac, cancer, renal, infectious diseases and HIV medicine. As a team committed to patient care, teaching, research, and innovation, we are seeking a passionate individual with expertise in Diabetes and Endocrinology to provide exceptional healthcare and make a significant impact on the lives of patients.At University Hospitals Sussex, we take pride in being a leading NHS institution, recognized for our excellence in healthcare and medical research. Our state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative approach ensure that our team of professionals delivers the best patient outcomes while fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional growth. Sussex provides easy access to the sea and the South Downs National Park, London and Gatwick Airport, with excellent schools, a thriving cultural hub, and top class sports eventsMain duties of the jobAs a Consultant in Endocrinology, Diabetes and General Internal Medicine, you will play a crucial role in our team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert clinical care to patients with endocrine conditions, both in an outpatient and inpatient setting.

• General and specialist diabetes and endocrine clinics tailored according to interests and expertise.
• Collaborating with our multidisciplinary diabetes and endocrine teams
• Working with colleagues across specialities to develop pathways and provide multidisciplinary care.

• Participating in 1:4 rotational shared care of a diabetes/general medical ward.
• Speciality consults and supervision of Speciality Registrars
• 1:9 general medicine weekend, weekday and Bank holiday cover
• Supervising and mentoring junior medical staff, contributing to their development and training.
• Contributing to audit, clinical governance and service development
• Support participation in research and clinical trials
• Participating in departmental meetings, case presentations, and teaching sessions for medical students and doctors in training.

About usAt UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.Date posted26 July 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£99,532 to £131,964 a year Per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number279-MWPRHCONENDDIAGIM-248Job locationsPrincess Royal HospitalLewes RoadHaywards HeathRH16 4EXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for further details on the main duties and responsibilities of the role. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for further details on the main duties and responsibilities of the role.Person SpecificationExperience & QualificationsEssential

• oBasic medical degree
• oAppropriate specialist qualification (SCE Endocrinology)
• oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• oCCT in Specialty or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
• oMRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• oHigher Degree (MD / PhD / equivalent)

Clinincal Skills & ExperienceEssential

• oUnderstanding of clinical risk management

KnowledgeDesirable

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & PlanningEssential

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching skillsEssential

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• oRecognised teaching qualification

Research & AcademicEssential

• oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours

Career progression & Personal AttributesEssential

• oAppropriate progression of career to date
• oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Person SpecificationExperience & QualificationsEssential

• oBasic medical degree
• oAppropriate specialist qualification (SCE Endocrinology)
• oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• oCCT in Specialty or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
• oMRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• oHigher Degree (MD / PhD / equivalent)

Clinincal Skills & ExperienceEssential

• oUnderstanding of clinical risk management

KnowledgeDesirable

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & PlanningEssential

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching skillsEssential

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• oRecognised teaching qualification

Research & AcademicEssential

• oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours

Career progression & Personal AttributesEssential

• oAppropriate progression of career to date
• oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Expected salary

£99532 – 131964 per year

Location

Haywards Heath, West Sussex

Job date

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 02:45:15 GMT

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