ConsultantPermanent

Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Gloucester

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

No

Trust type

Foundation

Posted

4 weeks ago

About the role

This is a replacement post for a 10 PA Endocrinologist within the department, following theretirement of Dr Alison Evans.The role focuses predominantly on endocrinology, complemented by one general Diabetesclinic per week. The successful candidate will lead the Joint Pituitary Service, conductingbimonthly clinics with the Southmead Hospital neurosurgical team. This involves managingcomplex cases in coordination with the BNOG Skull Base MDT and the QEH Birminghampituitary service. Additionally, the appointee will participate in the local NET MDT,collaborating with the Tri-Counties Oncology Service, UGI surgeons, and radiology, whileliaising with the Birmingham National Centre of Excellence as needed.As a large District General Hospital (DGH), GHNHSFT manages an endocrine caseload of significant volume and complexity. The service is supported by a robust MDT structure, including a monthly Biochemistry MDT and a quarterly Neuroradiology MDT featuring a visiting specialist from NBT. We are seeking a candidate to enhance our clinical pathways, specifically strengthening the link with ENT for the management of Head and Neck paraganglioma.

Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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This substantive Consultant post is for the Trust's Diabetes & Endocrinology service. As asenior clinician, the post-holder will work collaboratively with medical, professional, andmanagerial colleagues to deliver high-quality healthcare across the Trust's patientpopulation. The role includes a commitment to the weekend acute medicine service(currently 1-in-12), conducting post-take ward rounds for unselected medical takes.Notably, there is no general medicine on-call commitment. GHNHSFT serves as a majorclinical hub, providing a full primary PCI service, an out-of-hours GI bleed rota, SDEC, andstroke thrombolysis. As the regional vascular hub, the Trust co-locates vascular surgeons withan inpatient bed base; the successful candidate will be expected to cover 10 specialtyinpatient beds on this shared ward at GRH on a 2-in-12 basis.In alignment with the NHS Long Term Plan, the appointee will work cross-site and atcommunity hospitals to provide care closer to home. Our endocrine service is one of thelargest users of Advice & Guidance (A&G) in the country according to the latest GIRFT data,and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute actively to this workload.A collaborative, team-oriented approach is vital. The post-holder must take ownership of thedepartment's general workload, providing essential cross-cover for A&G, ward rounds, andinpatient referrals during annual leave or colleagues' non-working days.

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a unitedteam. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and valueevery contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant,diverse communities, but also support one another.With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershireand rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you willbenefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunitiesand the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pensionscheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-sitenurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeinginitiatives to support you.

Person specification

Essential

Full General Medical Council registration
On Specialist Register for General (Internal) Medicine and Generic Medicine via CCT or CESR-CP (Combined Programme) (Proposed CCT/CESR-CP date must be within 6 months of interview
European Community Rights
Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects
Evidence of participation in Audit and Clinical Governance Programmes
Ability to manage and lead a Diabetes & Endocrine/General Medicine firm
Ability to manage risk
Ability to manage change
Ability to deal with complaints
Commitment to CPD/CME
Ability to take part in and respond to appraisal
Experience in audit & clinical governance
Working knowledge of evidence-based practice
Clinical training & experience equivalent to that required to obtain UK CCT in Diabetes, Endocrinology & General Medicine
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Communication skills, written and verbal
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team
Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm
Ability to work under stress
Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
Honesty and reliability
Enquiring, critical approach to work
Caring attitude to patients
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's nurses and other agencies

Desirable

Diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to the specialty
Additional degrees
An interest in obesity (weight management)
Experience in community-based care provision
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels