Locum Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Main area: Diabetes and Endocrinology
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Contract: 6 months (Fixed term)
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref: 361-R2R-2273 LOC-D
Site: Lister Hospital
Town: Stevenage
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 23/02/2025 23:59
Here at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we provide high-quality, compassionate care for our communities.
Job overview
This is an excellent opportunity within the Diabetes and Endocrinology department at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. We are looking to appoint a new Locum Consultant fixed term for 6 months to support our Elective Recovery Funded (ERF) activity. The post holder will carry outward duties in GIM and be part of the diabetes outreach team (DOT), as well as holding clinics in diabetes and endocrinology in the hospital and possibly community settings. The post comprises 10 programmed activities (PAs).
The Consultant will work alongside the current consultant team of 12 in Diabetes and Endocrinology and provide diabetes and endocrine services at Lister Hospital. In addition, the post-holder will participate in the acute medical emergency rotas, which will operate on a 1:12-14 basis for weekends and approximately 1:25 weekdays though this is currently under review.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist clinics in diabetes and endocrinology in both hospital and community settings and contribute to general medical ward and diabetes outreach care, and the acute medicine on call rota.
* Maintenance of high-quality patient-centered care
* Shared responsibility for the day-to-day management of the service and participation in strategic planning
* Teaching and training within the multidisciplinary service
* Active involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings and directorate clinical governance activity
Working for our organisation
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide. Our 6,000 dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. We run the following hospitals:
* The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
* New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
* Hertford County, Hertford
We are committed to a positive work-life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which describes in full detail the duties, responsibilities, and reporting relationships of the role.
Person specification
Previous Experience
* Broad range of experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology and experience of Acute General Medicine
* Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training, and other colleagues
* Ability to offer and be accountable for full and independent expert diagnostic opinion
* Can evidence leading on patient safety issues and achieving a change in practice
Skills
* Able to evidence engagement with clinical governance and the identification of errors and the learning from errors.
* Evidence engagement with appraisal and revalidation
Qualifications / Training
* Entry on GMC Specialist Register or be within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview or provide GMC confirmed eligibility for entry on the Specialist Register
* College Membership (MRCP) or qualification of an equivalent level
* Advanced Life Support or demonstration of ability to achieve ALS immediately upon appointment
* College Fellowship
* Postgraduate academic degree
Our values
We want our staff to believe in, demonstrate, and live our values in everything we do.
Include: We value the diversity and experience of our community colleagues and partners.
Respect: We create a safe environment where we are curious about the lived experience of others.
Improve: We are committed to consistently delivering excellent services.
Committed to our Community: East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all job applicants, staff, patients, and the wider community.
If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact us.
When you apply...
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date in certain circumstances. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All correspondence relating to vacancies will be via the e-mail address you have provided on your application form.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Name: Dr Stella George
Job title: Clinical Director for Diabetes and Endocrinology
Email address: stellageorge@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01438 284828
Additional information: Charlene Mann, Medical Resourcing Advisor, charlene.mann1@nhs.net
Telephone: 01438 286512
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