Locum Consultant Physician in Diabetes.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the expanding Diabetes Consultant team, as a fixed term Locum Consultant at the University Hospitals of Leicester. Applications are invited from candidates with comprehensive experience in Diabetes and General (I) Medicine
The role will involve both outpatient and inpatient work across 2 hospital sites, including the LGH and LRI. The successful candidate will demonstrate competencies matching the personal specification and needs to possess existing specialty knowledge and skill set required for the position. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about diabetes care and improving the patient experience and outcomes. Team work and integrated working is a core component of the philosophy of our local service delivery.
The successful appointee will be expected to participate in the acute on-call rota.
Interested candidates are invited to discuss the planned posts with Dr IanLawrence(Head of Service, UHL Clinical Diabetes, contacted via 0116 2585402 or ian.lawrence@uhl-tr.nhs,uk) and Mrs Sam Walters (General Manager, UHL Clinical Diabetes, contacted via email - samantha.walters@uhl-tr.nhs.uk).
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have training and specialist certification in Diabetes and General (internal) Medicine and will provide a safe and efficient specialist Diabetes service for UHL while contributing to acute and general medicine service requirements. Key duties include:
- Contribute to high demand diabetes speciality activities along with colleague in department.
- Contribute to delivery of care for patients with complex diabetes needs in secondary care.
- Provide senior clinical decision making during on call cover.
- Participate in annual job planning and appraisal. Post holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development for successful revalidation.
- Undertake statutory and mandatory training and essential to job role training determined by the department and CMG.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
PERSON SPECIFICATION(see attached JD/PS for full details)
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours:
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours.
Qualifications / Training:
- MB BS or Equivalent.
- Full GMC Registration.
- Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
- MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent.
- Current BLS Certification.
Experience /Clinical Skills:
- Fully trained in Diabetology, Endocrinology & Acute Medicine.
- Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
- Ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems.
- Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.
Management:
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
- Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
- Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
- Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
Communication Skills:
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
- To be empathetic and sensitive capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
- Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence.
Motivation:
- Personal integrity and reliability.
- Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.
Research:
- Understanding and interest in research.
- Ability to appraise research critically.
- Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
- Evidence of recent research and development activity.
Teaching:
- Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
- Appraisal and assessment skills.
- Ability to asses clinical competencies.
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Person Specification
Communication
Essential
- Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
Desirable
- High standard of presentation both written and verbal
- Demonstrable track record of successful change management
- Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or Equivalent
- MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent
- Current BLS Certification
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
Management
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
- Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest
Experience / Clinical Skills
Essential
- Fully trained in Diabetology, Endocrinology & Acute Medicine.
- Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
- Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
- Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
Motivation
Essential
- Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.
- Personal integrity and reliability.
Desirable
- Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.
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