Overview
Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged. This is a Locum replacement tertiary endocrine consultant NHS post undertaking 10 PA's per week. The post holder will join a busy and progressive team delivering paediatric diabetes, endocrinology, obesity clinics and rare disease services alongside existing team of consultants within the service covering tertiary services referrals across Birmingham, the West Midlands and beyond. The post will deliver secondary and tertiary endocrine services, on site with a combination of virtual and face to face clinics and inpatient care and may include endocrine outreach services depending on the service need. Specifically, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of the National Rare Diabetes service, alongside two substantive consultants linked to the service at Birmingham Children\'s Hospital.
There are 8.0 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) PA's and 2.0 supporting professional activities (SPA).
For newly appointed consultants within their first-year post CCST or in Locum position, a 0.25PA of clinical care will be replaced with 0.25PA of SPA to aid in adjustment to the role. We seek to employ a dedicated, tertiary trained paediatric endocrinology colleague who will work with the existing team.
Responsibilities
* Deliver secondary and tertiary endocrine services on site with a mix of virtual and face-to-face clinics and inpatient care.
* Contribute to the delivery of the National Rare Diabetes service, alongside two substantive consultants.
* Engage in on-call commitments (1:6.5 WTE) for all clinical aspects of diabetes and endocrinology on a tertiary level, including weekend ward rounds; on-call support is also provided to regional DGH services. On-call is renumerated with category A; supplement included in DCC PA commitment.
* Cross-cover clinical duties to ensure continuity of service during colleague absences.
* Provide teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and supervise relevant staff; participate in the Trust/University teaching programs.
* Support and facilitate clinical research within the Endocrinology and Diabetes department, with emphasis on endocrinology, metabolic bone disease, diabetes, and rare diabetes forms; participate in patient recruitment for clinical trials and portfolio studies.
* Engage in the Trust\'s Clinical Governance framework, maintain CPD, and meet CME requirements as per Royal College guidance; engage in audits and reviews of personal practice.
* Adhere to safeguarding responsibilities for children and adults with care and support needs; inform Head of Safeguarding of concerns as appropriate.
* Adhere to legislation and guidance on safeguarding and related health welfare considerations, including information handling and confidentially.
* Understand visa sponsorship considerations; confirm eligibility in line with UKVI regulations where applicable.
Qualifications and requirements
* Tertiary trained paediatric endocrinology expertise; ability to work within a busy, progressive team in paediatric diabetes, endocrinology and related services.
* Experience in delivering paediatric endocrine services at secondary and tertiary levels; involvement in outreach services may be required.
* Strong commitment to teaching, research, governance and safeguarding; ability to engage in cross-cover and on-call duties.
Teaching
The post holder will be expected to engage in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and the training of other relevant staff groups, including mentoring and supervision of postgraduate medical staff. The Trust is a major contributor to the teaching programme of the University of Birmingham Medical School and Aston Medical School, with ties to local universities.
Research
The post holder will be expected to support and facilitate clinical research within the Endocrinology and Diabetes department, with emphasis on advancing research objectives in endocrinology, metabolic bone disease, diabetes, and rare diabetes forms. Participation in ongoing clinical trials and portfolio studies is encouraged.
Clinical Governance
The appointee will actively engage in the Trust\'s Clinical Governance framework to monitor, maintain and enhance the quality of patient care. CPD and CME requirements should be met with study leave policy support.
Sponsorship
Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles in line with current UKVI regulations. Ensure the role meets sponsorship criteria before submitting application; information available on UK Visas and Immigration.
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About the Trust
Birmingham Women\'s and Children\'s NHS Foundation Trust is a leading paediatric, women\'s and family-focused provider. The Trust describes its mission and commitments to inclusive, high-quality care and family-centred services. Birmingham Children\'s Hospital and Birmingham Women\'s Hospital are highlighted as major UK centres; Parkview Clinic provides CAMHS services. The Trust advocates equality and inclusion and welcomes applications from all communities.
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