Job summary Consultant Physician in Diabetes Medicine An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the expanding Diabetes Consultant team 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 the three hospitals. 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.lawrenceuhl-tr.nhs,uk), Professor Melanie Davies (Leicester Diabetes Centre, contacted via 0116 258 6481 or melanie.daviesuhl-tr.nhs.uk) and Mrs Sam Walters (General Manager, UHL Clinical Diabetes, contacted via 0116 2586079 or samantha.waltersuhl-tr.nhs.uk). Main duties of the job The successful candidate will have training and specialist certification in Diabetes, Endocrinology 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, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and 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. Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 358-5791626BC-CON Job locations LRI, LGH, GH Gwendolen Road Leicester LE5 4PW 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. 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. Audit/ Quality Improvement Essential Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit. Participation in a quality improvement programme. Experience of quality improvement work and audit Desirable Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement. Published Audit including quality improvement. Research Essential Understanding and interest in research. Ability to appraise research critically. Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects. Evidence of recent research and development activity. Desirable Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty. Teaching Essential 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. Desirable Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training. Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching. Equality & Diversity Essential Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. 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. Audit/ Quality Improvement Essential Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit. Participation in a quality improvement programme. Experience of quality improvement work and audit Desirable Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement. Published Audit including quality improvement. Research Essential Understanding and interest in research. Ability to appraise research critically. Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects. Evidence of recent research and development activity. Desirable Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty. Teaching Essential 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. Desirable Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training. Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching. Equality & Diversity Essential Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address LRI, LGH, GH Gwendolen Road Leicester LE5 4PW Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)