Working together Excellence Openness & Honesty Compassion

HSC VALUES
The below diagram details the values and associated behaviours that we expect staff working within Health and Social Care (HSC) to display at all times;

Working Together
We work together for the best outcome for people we care for and support. We work across Health and Social Care and with other external organisations and agencies, recognising that leadership is the responsibility of all.

• I work with others and value everyone's contribution
• I treat people with respect and dignity
• I work as part of a team looking for opportunities to support and help people in both my own and other teams
• I actively engage people on issues that affect them
• I look for feedback and examples of good practice, aiming to improve where possible

Compassion
We are sensitive, caring, respectful and understanding towards those we care for and support and our colleagues. We listen carefully to others to better understand and take action to help them and ourselves.

• I am sensitive to the different needs and feelings of others and treat people with kindness
• I learn from others by listening carefully to them
• I look after my own health and well-being so that I can care for and support others

Excellence
We commit to being the best we can be in our work, aiming to improve and develop services to achieve positive changes. We deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate care and support.

• I put the people I care for and support at the centre of all I do to make a difference
• I take responsibility for my decisions and actions
• I commit to best practice and sharing learning, while continually learning and developing
• I try to improve by asking 'could we do this better?'

Openness & Honesty
We are open and honest with each other and act with integrity and candour.

• I am open and honest in order to develop trusting relationships
• I ask someone for help when needed
• I speak up if I have concerns
• I challenge inappropriate or unacceptable behaviour and practice

Job Title: Specialty Doctor
Department: Diabetes & Endocrinology
Base/Location: All posts are appointed to the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. The base hospital for this post is Craigavon Area Hospital however the post holder may be required to work on any site within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust.
Professional Accountability: Dr A Keaney – Divisional Medical Director (Medicine)
Operational Accountability: Mr M McCrudden – Director of Medicine & Unscheduled Care
Contract Type: Permanent

Summary of Post

• This post will attract a salary of £61,542 - £99,216 per annum based on full-time hours.
• This is a full-time fixed term position however anyone interested in working part-time / job share is also welcome to apply.
• This post has an attractive annual leave entitlement of a minimum of 25 days per annum and up to a maximum of 30 days per annum depending on previous experience
• The post also has an attractive study leave entitlement of up to 30 days paid leave with expenses in any period of three years.
• A relocation package may also be available if appropriate.
• The Southern Trust has established a dedicated revalidation support team which ensures all doctors have an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser and supports all doctors through the revalidation process. The Trust has also appointed corporate, Consultant and SAS Leads for appraisal and revalidation.
• The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
• The post will attract all the terms and conditions and employment benefits associated with an NHS post e.g. NHS indemnity; access to NHS pension scheme and many additional benefits.

Duties of the Post

• Post holder will work with the Diabetic/Endocrine team to cover general medicine inpatients and Diabetic/Endocrine/Lipids referrals
• Will cover Diabetic, Endocrine and Lipids outpatient clinics, initially in a training capacity.
• Will have clinical and professional responsibility for patients
• Will keep patients (and their carers if appropriate) informed about their condition.
• To involve patients (and their carers if appropriate) in decision making about their treatment.
• To maintain professional standards and obligations as set out by the General Medical Council and comply in particular with the GMC's guidance on Good Medical Practice as amended or substituted from time to time.
• Carry out any work related to and reasonably incidental to the duties set out in your job plan or rota including keeping of records and the provision of reports, the proper delegation of tasks and maintaining skills and knowledge.

Essential Criteria

• Hold Full registration with the General Medical Council (London) with Licence to Practice or be able to obtain by time of appointment
• Have at least 4 years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent) at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training programme or as a Fixed Term Specialty Trainee in a relevant specialty; OR Have equivalent experience and competencies
• Hold a full current driving license valid for use in Northern Ireland and have access to a car on appointment
• Knowledge of evidence based approach to clinical care
• Understanding of the implication of clinical governance
• Have an interest in teaching and research
• Ability to lead and engender high standards of care
• Ability to develop strategies to meet changing demands
• Willingness to work flexibly as part of a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to effectively train and supervise medical undergraduates and postgraduates

Desirable Criteria

• Hold a higher diploma e.g. MRCP, DGM or equivalent
• Hold ALS certification
• Have some formal training in teaching methods

The organisation is an equal opportunities employer. As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for The Organisation to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed.