Job summaryThe successful candidate will join a Diabetes and Endocrinology Department at a time of rapid growth and service development across the whole local health system including primary care, secondary care and community care.
The successful candidate will be a 'generalist with a special interest model' of placing ward based acute and sub-acute ward based general internal medicine as a core function while maintaining a specialty interest. The candidate will be welcomed into a well organised department providing a wide range of services in ward based General Internal Medicine and specialty and sub-specialty level services in Diabetes and Endocrinology. We work collaboratively and supportively together and are always looking to improve the care for our patients.
Main duties of the job- To provide a safe, effective and efficient service to enable the best possible care to patients.
- To perform administrative duties including those associated with the care of patients, the day-to-day running of the department, coding and mandatory returns, as well as the collection of other data as required by the Commissioners for performance management.
- To participate in the development of the service, working to the service specifications and providing input into strategy and planning to the Service Director and management team as required.
- To carry out all duties at the highest possible standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives within that area of work.
- To cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absence, on a reciprocal basis.
- Any other duties that may be required from time to time.
About usThe Care Quality Commission rated Kings Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last six years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
- Membership of Royal College of Physicians or show evidence of equivalent qualification
- Entry on Specialist Register or CCT in GIM within 6 months of date of interview for this
- ALS
Desirable- Higher degree: MD or PhD
- Entry on specialist registrar with CCT in Diabetes
ExperienceEssential- Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan
- Ability to maintain clinical credibility and authority with a multi-professional team including senior trainees
Desirable- Five years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme
- Diabetes & Endocrinology Fellowship
TeachingDesirable- Demonstrable ability as a teacher with evidence of training for the role
ResearchEssential- Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice
Desirable- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
OtherEssential- Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
Desirable- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels
Management & administrative experienceEssential- Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload
Desirable- The potential to develop management and leadership skills
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
