Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
This is a full-time post which includes General Medicine on-call for a Consultant Physician, Diabetes and Endocrinology and General Medicine based at Southend Hospital.
The post holder will take part in inpatient and outpatient specialist diabetes and endocrine services. The appointee will also contribute to the Consultant general on-call medical rota.
This is an exciting opportunity to support the development of an integrated diabetes and endocrine service.
The department is eager to support the professional development of our colleagues.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide an expert opinion and treatment for patients with neurological disease and suspected neurological disease.
2. Share in the Leadership of the Multidisciplinary team caring for patients with Neurology conditions.
3. Work with existing colleagues on the development of clinical services.
4. Engage with and contribute to safety systems and national data collection systems as required.
5. Promote a friendly and team-based working environment in line with our Trust values.
6. Teach primary care colleagues and junior medical staff through a mix of case-based review and formal teaching activity.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed job description and personal specification attached.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification.
* Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register for Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus.
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Registrar in General (Internal) Medicine or Acute (Internal) Medicine via one of the following:
1. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview)
2. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
3. European Community Rights
* A higher degree in medicine (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent).
* Evidence of service improvement experience.
Clinical Experience and Knowledge
* Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Endocrinology & Diabetes Mellitus, with General (Internal) Medicine or Acute (Internal Medicine).
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within the specialty.
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
* Expertise in a subspecialty.
* Evidence of presentations or papers in Diabetes and Endocrinology and/or General /Acute Medicine.
* Understanding of current issues within Diabetes and Endocrinology and/or General/ Acute Medicine and future direction of specialty.
Teaching Experience
* Experience of supervising junior doctors.
* Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates.
Research Experience
* Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
* Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
* Experience of audit management.
* Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
Personal skills
* Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate.
* Problem Solving and Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach.
* Empathy and Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people. Demonstrates respect for all.
* Organisation and Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise information effectively. Capacity to prioritise own workload. Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self-discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines).
* Vigilance and Situational Awareness: Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues.
* Values: Understands, respects, and demonstrates the values of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
* Management and Leadership Skills: Evidence of involvement in management. Demonstrates an understanding of NHS management resources. Evidence of effective leadership in and outside of medicine.
* IT Skills: Demonstrates information technology skills.
* Other: Evidence of achievement outside of medicine. Evidence of altruistic behaviour e.g. voluntary work. Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels.
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.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
£105,504 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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