British Medical Journal
Job title:
Consultant in Endocrinology & Internal Medicine
Company
British Medical Journal
Job description
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Endocrinology & Internal Medicine based at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.The post holder will be a member of the team contributing to provision of a high-quality service including Referral-To-Treatment targets and other relevant quality standards. The appointment is to support the diabetes, endocrine & thyroid service, as well as provide on-call acute medical cover 1 in 18 on the general medical rota.Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.You will be able to take advantage of the excellent Consultant contract for Wales. The basic salary range for this post is £100,000 per annum to £146,000 per annum.Applicants must ensure they provide names and contact details of referees covering at least the last 3 years of their employment/training history in full. In addition, applicants who are currently or have most recently been employed as a substantive Consultant or as a Locum Consultant in post for more than 12 months must also provide the name of their Medical Director as an additional referee.Main duties of the jobThe appointee will be expected to maintain excellent communication with GP’s and other members of Endocrine and Diabetes Multidisciplinary Teams. The appointee will contribute to the education and training of Junior Medical Staff and in addition the education of GPs and Nurses.There is a commitment to contribute to the provision of care for patients with endocrine neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) as part of the South Wales NET multidisciplinary service.The principles of ward-based medicine operate within the Health Board. When on-call, there is support from a team of clinicians.Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services.Applicants should either be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT / CESR(CP) at the time of interview.Academic interests will be encouraged research and teaching in collaboration with Cardiff University’s School of Medicine will be expected.About usCardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.Our mission is Caring for People, Keeping People Well,and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.Job description
Job responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Specialist Register / Specialist Registrar with CCT/CESR(CP) due within 6 months of interview date
Desirable
- Specialty certificate examination in Endocrinology and Diabetes
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective team and multi-disciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience and competence in Endocrinology & General Medicine
- Knowledge and participation in CPD
- Knowledge of UK hospital systems or equivalent
Desirable
- Sub-specialty experience relevant to Endocrinology
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation
Research
Essential
- Evidence of active research interests
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Management
Essential
- Evidence of effective leadership skills
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Expected salary
£100000 – 146000 per year
Location
Cardiff
Job date
Thu, 01 Aug 2024 05:18:51 GMT
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