Job summary This post is for a Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist. This post holder will have combined Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medical responsibilities. The job is a full-time post comprising of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) including the on call although those wishing to work less than full time hours will be considered. We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague who will help develop our local Diabetes and Endocrine Service. Our Inpatient services, Diabetic foot and Joint Antenatal services are based at Wexham Park Hospital in Slough and Outpatient Endocrine and Diabetes clinics are based at King Edward Hospital in Windsor. The post holders will join 4 full time consultant endocrinologists and 2 part time consultants based at Wexham Park Hospital. Outpatient clinics will be provided within Wexham Park Hospital and related peripheral clinics in King Edward Hospital, St Marks and Heatherwood Hospitals. Main duties of the job General Medicine: Ward 5 cover - 36-bed ward, plus outliers. During Ward weeks - currently 2-week block in every 10 weeks the post-holder will be covering the ward full -time with no clinic commitments. The ward consultant is expected to supervise the Registrars who see speciality referrals, take urgent GP calls, and work with the inpatient Diabetes Specialist Nurses/Foot team when needed. Outpatient clinics: This part of the post typicallyinvolves 4-5 DCC sessions per week; General Endocrine, Type 1 diabetes, Transition, Complex Type 2 clinics, Joint Antenatal and Diabetic Foot MDT clinics. 1 session is dedicated to Admin. Diabetes clinic slots are 30 minutes. Endocrine clinic slot lengths can vary depending on whether the slot is face to face or telephone. The appointee will help with cross-cover of MDT clinics, along with the existing Consultant Team. There will be a minimum of 1.5 SPA. There is a generous study budget for Consultants and a post-graduate centre to support Study Leave. There is a helpful on-site Library with on-line journal/article finding support. The post holder will be part of the general medical on call rota which is currently 1:7 weekends and 1:20 weekdays. About us The successful applicant will be involved in providing general medical services to patients on the endocrine and general medical ward and participating in the acute general medical on-call rota. Applicants should have a CCT in Endocrinology and General Medicine, or be within 6-months of achieving this at the time of application. Date posted 29 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 151-KMU Job locations Wexham Park Hospital Wexham St Slough SL2 4HL Job description Job responsibilities For an informal discussion of the post or visit, please contact Dr Sri Akavarapu (Consultant Endocrinologist) email sriranganath.akavarapunhs.net tel 01753 63 3109 Job description Job responsibilities For an informal discussion of the post or visit, please contact Dr Sri Akavarapu (Consultant Endocrinologist) email sriranganath.akavarapunhs.net tel 01753 63 3109 Person Specification Qualifications Essential MRCP (UK) CCT in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine (or within 6 months of achieving at the time of application) Desirable MD/PhD Other post-graduate degree Specific competencies for role Essential Able to evaluate own clinical practice Able to demonstrate innovative thinking Good written and oral communication skills Ability to organise and develop service provision Computer literate - confident in using MS Office, Email and Internet Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Leadership of professional bodies or committees Evidence of written communication in publications Professional / specialist experience Essential Delivery of outpatient diabetes and endocrinology care Participation in unselected medical take and delivery of care to acute medical inpatients Ability to make decisions at the level of a consultant and to lead a team of trainees Experience of teaching medical students and trainees Desirable At least 1-year of training in a specialist unit Person Specification Qualifications Essential MRCP (UK) CCT in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine (or within 6 months of achieving at the time of application) Desirable MD/PhD Other post-graduate degree Specific competencies for role Essential Able to evaluate own clinical practice Able to demonstrate innovative thinking Good written and oral communication skills Ability to organise and develop service provision Computer literate - confident in using MS Office, Email and Internet Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Leadership of professional bodies or committees Evidence of written communication in publications Professional / specialist experience Essential Delivery of outpatient diabetes and endocrinology care Participation in unselected medical take and delivery of care to acute medical inpatients Ability to make decisions at the level of a consultant and to lead a team of trainees Experience of teaching medical students and trainees Desirable At least 1-year of training in a specialist unit 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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Wexham Park Hospital Wexham St Slough SL2 4HL Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)