Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking to appoint to a full time, substantive 10 PA Consultant in Metabolic Bone to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at the Northern General Hospital.
We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues, and we recommend candidates contact the department ahead of application to discuss.
Main duties of the job
This is a rare opportunity for a motivated individual to join a team at the forefront of the Metabolic Bone field. This post is for a Consultant, with sufficient experience in a Metabolic Bone associated medical specialty, to join the existing team as a Consultant in Metabolic Bone to further develop their practice.
The position is up to 10PAs. Candidates seeking part-time hours will be considered and should make their intentions known prior to application. There may be scope for a combined post in metabolic bone and another specialty area. Candidates who would like to consider this option are encouraged to apply, and are welcome to contact us in advance of application to discuss options.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
* Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview.
* If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
* MRCP or equivalent
* RCP Specialist Exam Certificate in a specialty relevant to metabolic bone.
* MD or PhD or equivalent
Clinical Experience
* Understanding of the scope of practice of metabolic bone and fracture risk assessment.
* Ability to work as an independent practitioner, with potential to develop in metabolic bone.
* Experience of metabolic bone clinic and/or DXA reporting
Research
* Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
* Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
* Ideas for future research whilst in post.
Teaching and Training
* Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
* Ability to teach all groups of staff
CPD
* Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
* Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Management and Administration
* Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
Clinical governance and Audit
* Experience in performing clinical audit
* Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Personal Attributes
* Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
* Good oral and written communication skills
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 known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Syazrah Salam or Professor Jennifer Walsh
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