Locum Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology

Job summary

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust are seeking to appoint a 10 Programmed Activity locum Consultant in Diabetes and General Medicine, to be based at the University Hospital Lewisham site as part of the development of the new general medical model and the development of the diabetes service inclusive of foot, antenatal, type 1 diabetes and community diabetes services.

The successful candidate will be offered a 10 PA, 12 month fixed term contract with Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The contract will be held by the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The post is for a whole-time (10 PA) Consultant Physician with a focus on delivering diabetes services and covering acute intake medical work, and providing ongoing care to patients admitted on the take. The post will be based at University Hospital Lewisham. This post has scope to become a substantive post.

The job plan will be negotiated between the consultant and the Divisional Director at least annually. A Responsible Officer for Appraisal and Revalidation will be allocated to the post holder, and engagement with these processes will be a requirement of this post.

The appointee will be given an office space and computer/laptop to facilitate all work and will be supported by the department's secretaries.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
5. Making equalities mainstream

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide high-quality health care for patients referred for diagnosis and treatment, including outpatients and inpatients. The post has a focus on delivering diabetes services and covering acute intake medical work, and providing ongoing care to patients admitted on the take.

1. To provide high-quality health care for patients referred for diagnosis and treatment, including outpatients and inpatients

2. To respond to inpatient and outpatient referrals from other specialties

3. To provide prompt, effective advice for General Practitioners

4. To participate in educational and audit meetings

5. To meet CPD and revalidation requirements

6. To provide cover for consultant colleagues during periods of leave

7. To support the Hospital's Clinical Governance Strategy

8. To contribute to all other aspects of the Directorate and Hospital's affairs, including relevant consultant and directorate meetings

9. To provide a consultant-led service in the specialty

10. To support and assist in the development of diabetes services, both in the hospital and in the community

11. To contribute to research in diabetes and endocrinology in an area of special interest

12. To contribute to meeting the NICE standards for diabetes and endocrinology services

13. To contribute to meeting the 4-hour waiting time target in the Emergency Department

14. To contribute to other targets, e.g. RTT in diabetes and endocrinology outpatients

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• Broad based general training
• CCT in Diabetes and Endocrinology

Desirable

• Distinctions, scholarships, prizes Other higher degrees, e.g. BSc, PhD, MD.

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad based training and wide experience of acute and general medicine

Desirable

• Subspecialty training and interest to compliment service and development

Clinical Audit

Essential

• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance and clinical risk
• Understanding and experience of audit
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit.

Desirable

• Previous broader experience of clinical governance, clinical risk management and associated areas

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Wide experience of, and strong commitment to, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to organise training/ teaching events

Managementand Administrative Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the implications of the NHS Plan and other national guidance and policy relevant to the provision of geriatric medicine and acute medical services
• Understanding of NHS organisation and management

Desirable

• Formal management course with previous management experience especially of change management

Research Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of research methodology and clinical trials

Desirable

• Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals.

Other Attributes

Essential

• IT skills
• Evidence of leadership.
• Organisational ability.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Experience of, and ability to, work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Flexibility to respond to the varying needs of a busy department
• Commitment to Appraisal and Revalidation

Desirable

• Experience in service business case
• Service development or improvement projects