Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology
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Job Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join our innovative and enthusiastic Diabetes and Endocrinology team. We provide a full range of diabetes and endocrine services including collaboration with the tertiary services provided at NBT: regional Pituitary and Adrenal surgery, Tier 3 Weight management as well as the Vascular Hub. Applicants are required to be on the specialist register for Diabetes and Endocrinology as well as General Internal Medicine, and have a CCT in both (or equivalent) or be within six months of obtaining it by the interview date.
Main Duties of the Job
This post presents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic department practising from a newly built, state‑of‑the‑art 800‑bed hospital. You will join the existing WTE NHS Consultants providing Diabetes and Endocrinology service to our population of 500,000 in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. We are first and foremost seeking outstanding candidates to join our team. The postholder will have commitments within the base Acute Trust (NBT), Endocrine and Diabetes department at NBT. The appointee will be contractually accountable to North Bristol NHS Trust for the provision of services. The appointee will be managerially responsible to the Chief Executive through the Clinical Director. All consultants are required to undergo an annual appraisal carried out in accordance with the Trust policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent
* MRCP or equivalent
* Inclusion on the specialist register of the GMC and/or hold CCT in Diabetes/Endocrinology or have an agreed date for it within 6 months of the interview date
Desirable criteria
* Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or PhD)
Training & Experience
* Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices
* Able to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of Diabetic and Endocrine conditions
Desirable criteria
* Specialist interests within Diabetes & Endocrinology
Further Training, Management, Audit
* Evidence of recent CME/reasonable training progression at this stage of career
* Knowledge of contemporary NHS structure and management issues
* Experience in audit project and written up
Desirable criteria
* Completion of a general management course
* Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
Research, Teaching, Publications
* Proven teaching ability
* Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under‑graduates & postgraduates
Desirable criteria
* Proven track record in research/projects/published papers
* Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
* Willingness to undertake further research. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
Other Requirements
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
* Ability to work independently as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team. To balance individual requirements against those of the directorate and Trust as a whole.
* Awareness and respect for cultural and religious beliefs.
* Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team. Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance. If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151.
North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre‑employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
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