Consultant Paediatrician with a Special Interest in Diabetes

Job summary

Applications are invited for post of Consultant Paediatrician with special interest in Diabetes. We provide a comprehensive range of care to the CYP in the service and are proud that we consistently have some of the best outcomes in the country, despite operating in an area of significant deprivation.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a motivated and passionate consultant paediatrician. The post is a substantive post. This post will be based in the paediatric department of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS foundation trust and the postholder would be expected to Work across both Sunderland and South Tyneside localities.

Timetables offer a degree of flexibility in that the type of clinic activity is negotiable and informed by service needs and the experience and skills of the successful postholder. This post offers 10 programmed activities. Office space and secretarial support are provided.

Applicants will be expected to have, or to obtain within 6 months of interview, a CCT in Paediatrics or equivalent (and/or to be included on the GMC's Specialist Register or be eligible for inclusion).

Enquiries or arrangement for a preliminary visit are welcome.

Please contact Dr Susan Gray email: [email protected] or Dr Jo Flowers, email:[email protected]. Both can be contacted via main hospital switchboard on 01915656256

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate would be joining a team of 4 other diabetes consultants, 8 PDSNs, 2 HCAs, 4 admin staff, 3 dietitians and 1 psychological therapist (currently open to recruit to a second psychology post).

We have recently moved to a named consultant system and the successful candidate would be expected to manage their named workload as well as providing care and support to the other patients in our cohort at times.

We have close links with the adult diabetes teams on both Sunderland and South Tyneside sites and operate a transition pathway for both sites.

The post-holder will provide clinical support to the wider paediatric diabetes MDT, take part in our monthly MDT meetings and take part in departmental audit and QI projects. They will take part in the regular (weekly) paediatric consultant meetings.

The successful candidate will take part in out of hours cover for general paediatrics as part of the paediatric rota.

Other responsibilities may include contributing to the co-ordination and delivery of the strategic aspects of the service across the South Tyneside and Sunderland area. These will reflect national and local priorities including the strategic direction of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and the Division of Family Care.

Final job plans will be agreed in discussion between the successful candidates and the Clinical Director and will be

subject to Annual Review.

Informal discussions about the job are encouraged

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job responsibilities

The postholder will join the existing team of paediatric and paediatric diabetes consultants and will be able to deliver outpatient clinics at both Sunderland and South Tyneside Hospitals.

They will provide clinical support to the wider paediatric diabetes MDT, take part in our monthly MDT meetings and take part in departmental audit and QI projects. They will take part in the regular (weekly) paediatric consultant meetings.

The successful candidate will take part in out of hours cover for general paediatrics as part of the paediatric rota.

This is a replacement post due to colleague retirement.

The post holder is expected to possess Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health and to be on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of taking up the post. The postholder will either hold a CCT in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes or diabetes SPIN, or be working toward this. Overseas equivalent qualifications will also be considered.

A satisfactory job plan with the clinical director and directorate manager and annual appraisal is essential. The post holder will be expected to develop the service in keeping with local, regional and national guidance. Attendance at mandatory training such as fire safety is expected.

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT

INTERVIEW DATE TO BE CONFIRMED

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary medical qualification
• Full GMC registration
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the 6-month period with Executive Medical Director approval]
• CCT or equivalent in paediatrics
• Diabetes SPIN or working towards or Paediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology CCT post GRID training
• Ability to take full responsibility for independent management of patients
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with patients and other team members

Desirable

• Further specialist interest to support the department
• Additional post-graduate qualifications, e.g. MD/ PhD/MSc

Audit and Research

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
• Involvement in recent quality improvement measures
• Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area
• Good presentation skills
• Experience of clinical research

Desirable

• Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals
• Experience of the national paediatric diabetes audit
• Experience of having designed and delivered QI projects

Experience

Essential

• Experience of training in paediatric diabetes
• Experience and specialist training in insulin pump therapy, continuous glucose monitoring/flash glucose monitoring and hybrid closed loop systems
• Extensive experience of general paediatrics
• Demonstrated commitment to working within the speciality
• Experience of child protection medical examination and compilation of reports
• Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues
• Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills

Desirable

• Experience of transition to adult services in paediatric diabetes
• Experience of rare forms of paediatric diabetes
• Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals
• Management course and / or certificate

Teaching and education

Essential

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff
• Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills

Desirable

• Qualification in medical education
• Experience of simulation training

Personal attributes

Essential

• Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
• Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
• Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies
• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC