Locum Consultant in Endocrinology & Diabetes
The Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an enthusiastic Diabetes and Endocrinology Consultant for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. The role will be based at the Great Western Hospital site in Swindon, with opportunities to work remotely.
Responsibilities include the following:
* Multidisciplinary team working with regular MDT discussions.
* Providing evidence‑based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
* Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
* Development of sub‑specialty interests that fit in with departmental needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.
* Teaching, examination and accreditation duties, and contributing to undergraduate and post‑graduate and continuing medical education activity.
* Provision of cover for consultant colleagues during periods of leave in accordance with Trust policy arrangements.
* Participation in Quality Improvement and continuing medical education.
* Duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
* Participation in an out‑of‑hours consultant rota for unselected medical take, detailed within the job plan section.
* Other general medical responsibilities by mutual agreement.
Management and Leadership Responsibilities:
* Support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Division Management Team.
* Contribute to the leadership and development of services under the direction of the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director, in line with the Trust’s business plans.
* Ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Division, including support to the Divisional Director to achieve objectives.
* Work in partnership with colleagues in other Divisions within the Trust.
* Assist in the cost‑effective utilisation of resources, including pay and non‑pay items, within budgets.
* Work within the Trust’s framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders and financial procedures.
* Undertake direct supervision of junior colleagues and participate in departmental/trust‑wide teaching programmes.
* Undertake investigations and report writing for incidents where required and participate in clinical risk management.
* Embody the STAR values and use the principles of the NHS Constitution for England to guide decisions.
To discuss the role or arrange a visit, please contact the clinical lead Dr Auditi Naziat at 01793 605800. Shortlisted candidates are encouraged to visit the Trust and meet senior staff and management teams.
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