Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated paediatrician (ST5 or above) with an interest in Paediatric Diabetes to join Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Childrens Hospital, as a Paediatric Diabetes Fellow for a period of 12 months commencing September 2025. This post would be suitable for a trainee requesting an Out of Programme Pause from training who would like to train in the care of children and young people with diabetes. Main duties of the job The Paediatric Diabetes Fellows role will include: Clinical management of inpatients with diabetes, both newly diagnosed and with known diabetes. Out-patient diabetes clinics alongside the multi-disciplinary team. This successful applicant will become proficient in the use of all aspects of diabetes related technologies including hybrid closed loops. Attendance at multi-disciplinary team meetings (twice weekly), including monthly quality assurance and improvement meeting. Participation in a diabetes quality improvement project with the MDT. Support diabetes education for ward staff as well as medical, nursing, dietetic, psychology and play students. Participate in and contribute to departmental education sessions. Support diabetes-based research. On call commitment in General Paediatrics About us Leeds Childrens Hospital has one of the largest Children and Young Peoples Diabetes Services in the country and cares for over 500 children, young people and their families living with diabetes. We receive local referrals from the surrounding areas and regional referrals from all over the country. We have a highly experienced multi-disciplinary team of doctors, specialist nurses, dietitians, clinical psychologists, play therapists and youth workers. Our service is nationally and internationally recognised as a centre of excellence for diabetes care in children and young people and prides itself in providing the highest quality of care. 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Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £61,825 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9298-MED-679 Job locations Leeds General Infirmary Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX Job description Job responsibilities INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated paediatrician (ST5 or above) with an interest in Paediatric Diabetes to join Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Childrens Hospital, as a Paediatric Diabetes Fellow for a period of 12 months. This post would be suitable for a paediatric doctor in training requesting an Out of Programme Pause, who would like to train in the care of children and young people with diabetes. Leeds Childrens Hospital has one of the largest Children and Young Peoples Diabetes Services in the country and cares for over 500 children, young people and their families living with diabetes. We receive local referrals from the surrounding areas and regional referrals from all over the country. We have a highly experienced multi-disciplinary team of doctors, specialist nurses, dietitians, clinical psychologists, play therapists and youth workers. Our service is nationally and internationally recognised as a centre of excellence for diabetes care in children and young people and prides itself in providing the highest quality of care. The outpatient service takes place at St Jamess University Hospital, with clinics running daily (10-14 clinics/week including specific clinics for children 16 years). The inpatient service is based at Leeds General Infirmary, along with the other inpatient services for children. There is a focus on embedding the use of diabetes related technologies into routine clinical practice, including hybrid closed loop technology. There is also a focus on giving all our families the opportunity to take part in the current research trials underway in all forms of diabetes in children. We are at the forefront of developing and adopting innovations in clinical practice and are responsible for the co-development of the multi -award winning Digibete web-platform and App that is now signposted and financially supported by NHS England. The Paediatric Diabetes Fellow will have the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of diabetes care, from diagnosis through to transition to the young adult diabetes service at the age of 19 years. Through our teaching programme and supervised clinical activity, the post holder will gain confidence in the clinical management of diabetes in children and young people and develop skills in providing diabetes input to the many complex patients within the hospital, including post-transplant and oncology. We will support the successful candidate in all aspects of experience required for the RCPCH Diabetes Special Interest Curriculum: Diabetes SPIN 2021.pdf (rcpch.ac.uk) Special Interest (SPIN) module application guidance | RCPCH SPIN training can be started with us or completed if already started elsewhere. The Paediatric Diabetes Fellow will have a diabetes consultant supervisor for the duration of the post. This post will be clinical with the diabetes team during daytime working with a full on-call commitment to general paediatrics. The post-holder will take part in the general paediatric on call rota (currently 1 in 9) and work alongside two other registrar level doctors to cover the medical inpatients in the hospital. There is a separate rota for the paediatric emergency department and the paediatric intensive care unit which the post-holder will not be expected to cover. Job description Job responsibilities INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated paediatrician (ST5 or above) with an interest in Paediatric Diabetes to join Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Childrens Hospital, as a Paediatric Diabetes Fellow for a period of 12 months. This post would be suitable for a paediatric doctor in training requesting an Out of Programme Pause, who would like to train in the care of children and young people with diabetes. Leeds Childrens Hospital has one of the largest Children and Young Peoples Diabetes Services in the country and cares for over 500 children, young people and their families living with diabetes. We receive local referrals from the surrounding areas and regional referrals from all over the country. We have a highly experienced multi-disciplinary team of doctors, specialist nurses, dietitians, clinical psychologists, play therapists and youth workers. Our service is nationally and internationally recognised as a centre of excellence for diabetes care in children and young people and prides itself in providing the highest quality of care. The outpatient service takes place at St Jamess University Hospital, with clinics running daily (10-14 clinics/week including specific clinics for children 16 years). The inpatient service is based at Leeds General Infirmary, along with the other inpatient services for children. There is a focus on embedding the use of diabetes related technologies into routine clinical practice, including hybrid closed loop technology. There is also a focus on giving all our families the opportunity to take part in the current research trials underway in all forms of diabetes in children. We are at the forefront of developing and adopting innovations in clinical practice and are responsible for the co-development of the multi -award winning Digibete web-platform and App that is now signposted and financially supported by NHS England. The Paediatric Diabetes Fellow will have the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of diabetes care, from diagnosis through to transition to the young adult diabetes service at the age of 19 years. Through our teaching programme and supervised clinical activity, the post holder will gain confidence in the clinical management of diabetes in children and young people and develop skills in providing diabetes input to the many complex patients within the hospital, including post-transplant and oncology. We will support the successful candidate in all aspects of experience required for the RCPCH Diabetes Special Interest Curriculum: Diabetes SPIN 2021.pdf (rcpch.ac.uk) Special Interest (SPIN) module application guidance | RCPCH SPIN training can be started with us or completed if already started elsewhere. The Paediatric Diabetes Fellow will have a diabetes consultant supervisor for the duration of the post. This post will be clinical with the diabetes team during daytime working with a full on-call commitment to general paediatrics. The post-holder will take part in the general paediatric on call rota (currently 1 in 9) and work alongside two other registrar level doctors to cover the medical inpatients in the hospital. There is a separate rota for the paediatric emergency department and the paediatric intensive care unit which the post-holder will not be expected to cover. Person Specification Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills Essential Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date Eligibility to work in the UK Advanced Paediatric Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent. Clinical Experience and Career Progression Essential Make the care or your patient your first concern Provide a good standard of practice and care Take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised Protect and promote the health of patients and of the public. Treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity. Work in partnership with patients. Work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests. Be honest and open and act with integrity. Never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues. Never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession. Ability to provide complete details of employment history. Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances. Desirable Never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession. Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills Essential Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems. Ability to prioritise clinical need. Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient APLS or EPALS or equivalent must be valid. Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues. risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice. Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of their period of training. At least 4 years experience in paediatrics by the time of intended start date. Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Successful completion of MRCPCH by time of interview. Person Specification Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills Essential Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date Eligibility to work in the UK Advanced Paediatric Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent. Clinical Experience and Career Progression Essential Make the care or your patient your first concern Provide a good standard of practice and care Take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised Protect and promote the health of patients and of the public. Treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity. Work in partnership with patients. Work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests. Be honest and open and act with integrity. Never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues. Never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession. Ability to provide complete details of employment history. Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances. Desirable Never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession. Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills Essential Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems. Ability to prioritise clinical need. Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient APLS or EPALS or equivalent must be valid. Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues. risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice. Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of their period of training. At least 4 years experience in paediatrics by the time of intended start date. Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Successful completion of MRCPCH by time of interview. 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 Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address Leeds General Infirmary Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)