Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology

Job summary

We are seeking applicants for a full-time substantive (8PA) post in Paediatric Endocrinology at Alder Hey Children's Hospital. The successful applicant will be expected to support general endocrinology and sub-specialty work along with endocrine consultant on-call.

Main duties of the job

The post will be based within the Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust.

The job plan will include at least 3 paediatric Endocrine clinics per week. There will be on-call commitment.

Accountability - The post holder will report through the Clinical Lead to the Divisional Director of Medicine and to the Chief Executive with professional support from the Medical Director.

Teaching & Academic role

Participate in the teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates.

Develop research interests in their area of interest and expertise

Managerial responsibilities

Supervise junior staff.

Participate in departmental meetings related to strategic planning.

Take an active role in service review and development

CPD, Audit & Clinical Governance

Participate in CPD activity for which financial support is available

Initiate and undertake appropriate audits as required within the department.

Take part in the clinical governance programme

About us

As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.

Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.

We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.

Job responsibilities

This post attracts 8 programmed activities per week. There may be the opportunity to discuss and review this with the clinical director.

The job plan for the first three months will be based on a provisional/indicative timetable. A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director within three months of the commencement date of the appointee.

The supporting professional activities (SPAs) allocation within the provisional job plan is anillustrative guide only and will be finalised following individual agreement with successful candidate.

Person specification

Education and Training

Essential

• -Full GMC registration with licence to practice
• -Primary medical degree
• -On the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview

Desirable

• -Higher Degree e.g. MSc
• -DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas
• -Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• -Minimum of 5 years in recognized training posts in Paediatrics including Higher Specialist Training in endocrinology for a minimum period of 2 years in line with the recommendations of RCPCH and BSPED for a tertiary paediatric endocrinologist
• -Experience in undergraduate teaching
• -Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of supervision and delegation and inspires confidence
• -Provide evidence of continuing personal development including involvement in appropriate audit and research

Desirable

• -Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
• -Affiliation to relevant subspecialty societies

Skills

Essential

• -Teaching skills and experience
• -Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
• -Oral and written communication skills in English
• -Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload and that of others.
• -Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation. Ability to relate to patients and carers from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns.
• - Evidence of being a team player and effective communicator as part of a multiagency team
• -Leadership: ability to develop a vision and lead the change that brings it into effect within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency context
• -Effective time management, able to work under pressure
• -Well-developed reflective and self-care skills and able to foster these attributes in others
• -Ability to share knowledge and difficulties with colleagues

Desirable

• -Proven research record (including dedicated research degree, evidence of training in teaching methods)