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Endocrinology Consultant Interest in Reproductive Endocrinology
The closing date is 03 September 2025
UHB is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England, serving a regional, national, and international population. We provide nationally recognised specialised services in Endocrinology with close links with the University of Birmingham.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Endocrinology department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. There is 1 new full time consultant post available at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital due to expansion of services. We are looking for a highly motivated, innovative and skilled individuals who are passionate about delivering and shaping high quality care within Endocrinology with a special interest in Reproductive Endocrinology. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting endocrinology across its inpatient and outpatient services, including general medicine and on-call.
Reproductive Endocrinology Service at QEHB links closely with clinical genetics, fertility, gynaecology and paediatric endocrinology through MDTs and joint clinics. We have dedicated clinics for men with Klinefelter syndrome and those that require spermatogenesis; women with PCOS and Turner Syndrome; patients with DSD including CAH, as well as other presentations. There is also a proposal for a Birmingham based Gender Dysphoria service. There is a research agenda focussing on womens reproductive health that the successful candidate would be encouraged to get involved.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to:
-assist with delivering high quality endocrine care
-participate in endocrinology outpatient clinics
-provide support to endocrinology specialist nurse team
-contribute to MDTs, grand round, audit and medical hot case review meetings
-provide endocrinology specialist support to other inpatient medical teams
-provide senior medical cover for inpatients with general medical and endocrinology related conditions
-participate in general medicine on-call rota/outlier cover
-support learning and development of junior medical staff and specialist nurse teams
-take the opportunity to develop an area of interest and have a leadership role in this area
Applicants should be on the GMC specialist register or be eligible for inclusion on the register within six months of the interview date and have MRCP or equivalent. Applicants should also have extensive experience in reproductive endocrinology through clinical exposure or research .
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job responsibilities
* Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive endocrinology service to the Trust and ensure
that the highest standards of care are achieved.
* Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including a forward looking innovative practice.
* Contribute to the Trust's corporate and strategic objectives and undertake mandatory training
required by the Trust.
* Work with colleagues to meet the required activity targets of the Trust.
* Play an active role in implementing the Trusts Clinical Governance program.
* Demonstrate active participation in clinical audit.
* Demonstrate excellence in patient care.
* Deputise for colleagues including covering for absence of leave and at short notice in exceptional
circumstances.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MRCP or equivalent (E).
* CCT in General Medicine / Diabetes / Endocrinology (E) (or within 6 months)
* Significant clinical or research experience in reproductive endocrinology
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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