There is an exciting opportunity for a full-time Consultant in Diabetes/Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine to join the existing team working across WTWA Hospitals.
The successful candidate will join 7 Consultant Diabetes/Endocrinologists working across WTWA. The team is well-supported by middle-grade doctors, including specialist trainees and specialty doctors. The diabetes/endocrinology component of this role will be primarily based at Wythenshawe, Withington, and Trafford, with options for clinics at Altrincham based on the candidate's preferences and service needs. The Diabetes and Endocrinology service offers a comprehensive spectrum of secondary and tertiary services.
We are keen to attract candidates interested in innovative approaches to advance the specialist services and who will contribute to the wider hospital activities, including supporting management and training (both undergraduate and postgraduate). Regular multidisciplinary team meetings are held.
This appointment will be made in accordance with the 2023 Consultant Contract Terms and Conditions. The Job Description outlines the main duties, which may be reviewed based on experience and service developments, in consultation with the post holder.
This is a full-time 10 PA post. Applications for less than full-time work or job sharing will also be considered.
The multidisciplinary team includes specialist nurses, psychologists, and podiatrists.
In addition to outpatient activities, the successful candidate will spend over a third of their weekday job plan delivering consultant-led care on a newly developed Medical Specialties Ward, which has 23 beds for patients with various conditions. They will manage patients alongside two other consultants with specialist interests in disciplines such as renal. The role includes providing teaching and supervision to junior staff on the ward, leading service delivery, improvement initiatives, and relevant Quality Improvement Projects (QIP).
MFT is England’s largest NHS Trust, with a turnover of £3bn. We are creating an integrated health and social care system for over 1 million patients annually, bringing together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond. We promote collaborative working and innovation, offering extensive opportunities for our 30,000 staff.
We have implemented a digital transformation, including the launch of Hive, our new Electronic Patient Record system, in September 2022, to enhance clinical quality and operational efficiency.
As a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, we support high-quality research programs. We are also committed to sustainability through our Green Plan, outlining how MFT will continue to make healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we foster an inclusive culture, providing equal opportunities for career development, and prioritizing staff wellbeing. We invite you to review the detailed responsibilities and the skills and experience required in the Job Description & Person Specification documents under ‘Supporting Documents’. To make an informed decision about applying, please read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’, which offers insights into the Trust, benefits, and application process, including critical pre-application information.
Diversity Matters
MFT is dedicated to promoting equality, valuing diversity, and eliminating discrimination. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. If you have specific requirements to assist with your application, please contact us at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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