Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague who will help to develop the local diabetes and endocrine service. The clinical duties are mainly based at Chorley with some clinics on the Preston site as needed. We have very well-established links with the Primary Care Networks. The post-holder will be involved in developing the diabetes foot service and will also be involved in other sub-specialty clinics of their choice, as well as general diabetes and endocrine clinics.
Responsibilities
GeneralMedicineThepost-holderwillberesponsibleforgeneralmedical,diabetesandendocrineinpatientsadmitted to Brindle Ward, on a rotational basis. This is supported by Foundation, GP and Internal Medical Trainees, as well as Specialty Trainees in diabetes/endocrinology. There is a provisional plan to move to seven-day consultant cover on the ward.Thepost-holderwillalsoprovideinputintotheGeneralMedicineOncallservice(seeindicativejob plan in section 5.0).
* Specifically adopt, in conjunction with colleagues, an active role in the planning, development and delivery of the Diabetes and Endocrinology Services for the Directorate
* Provide direct input topatients; contributetomulti-disciplinary teams and lead the co-ordination of care for patients within Preston and Chorley Hospitals.
* Assumeacontinuouscommitmentforthecareofpatients,evenifemployedlessthanfull-timeandensurethatadequatearrangementsaremadeforsleaveandoffdutyperiods.
* Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development.
* DevelopcloselinkswithGeneralPractitionersandLancashire&SouthCumbriaTeamoperatingin the area.
* Exercise the freedom to develop specialist elements of the services to reflect perceived priorities within available resources.
Benefits
The unit offers a wide range of specialist diabetes and endocrine services. There is a strong team- based focus with dedicated Diabetes Specialist Team members working between primary and secondary care. There are several joint specialist clinics including diabetes foot, diabetes pregnancy, endocrine pregnancy, gynaecology endocrine and pituitary clinics. We have a dedicated endocrine specialist nurse, and a full range of dynamic endocrine tests are performed in our investigation unit. There are close links with the paediatrics, vascular, podiatry, obstetrics, gynaecology, renal and neurosurgicaldepartments. ThereisaDiabetescentreontheChorleyandSouthRibblesite.AtPreston muchoftheoutpatientdiabetesworkisdeliveredfromtheMinervaCentre-apurpose-builtfacilitybuilt into the new stand at Preston North End football ground 10 minutes from RPH.TheDirectorateactivelysupportsundergraduatemedicaleducation,andmedicalstudentsarelinkedto Consultant teams.There will be many opportunities for the appointee to become involved in undergraduate teaching. The appointee will be expected to participate in the active postgraduate teaching programme. Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on: What we can offer • Job Plan/On-call Requirements • The Team Informal enquiries and requests to visit the Hospitals are welcome and should be made, following shortlisting, with Dr. Geraldine Skailes, Medical Director and SilasNicholls,Chief Executive (01772) 522692
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