Consultant In Paediatric Endocrinology And Diabetes

Job summary We invite applicants for an enthusiastic Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist to join one of the largest Paediatric Endocrine departments in the UK.
We are a progressive forward- thinking team and a highly research active department, providing tertiary endocrine care in addition to 5 highly specialised funded services, and leadership of over 10 national and international clinical studies.
The applicant will deliver, with the existing team, the highly specialised Rare Diabetes services, in addition to general endocrinology and type 1 and type 2 Diabetes clinics.
We work in close partnership with specialised adult endocrine, bone and diabetes services in Birmingham.
This post arises as a replacement post following the planned retirement of a senior colleague.
Training and interest in Rare Diabetes would be desirable.
This is a 10 PA post including 2 SPA, with a 1 in on call commitment for Endocrinology and Diabetes.
Applicants must be eligible for full registration to practice with the GMC and hold or be within 4 months of CCST or equivalent in Paediatric Endocrinology.
Main duties of the job The primary purpose of this post is to provide endocrine and diabetes clinical services for inpatients and outpatients and, together with the existing team, to deliver the highly specialised National Rare Diabetes services, initially for Bardet Biedl and Alstrom syndrome.
The successful candidate will also support our existing sub-specialty services.
Care provision includes supporting all aspects of intensified diabetes management, including insulin pump management (CSII) with hybrid closed loop (HCL), education sessions and HbA1c target clinics with extra support for children and young people.
There is recognition within the department and desire to be innovative and implement new practices to ensure our diabetes and endocrine care continues to compare to the best standards in Europe.
The appointee is expected to be tertiary trained in paediatric endocrinology & diabetes and have an excellent, practical knowledge of paediatric diabetes management and education including dietary management, CSII and HCL therapy as well as advanced glucose monitoring technologies.
Experience in the care for children with rare forms of diabetes would be beneficial.
Clinically, he or she will share in the provision of the outpatient service for Endocrinology and Diabetes and provide inpatient advice, as well as regional and supra-regional advice when requested.
About us Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK.
Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work.
Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership.
Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work.
We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description Job responsibilities This is a substantive replacement tertiary endocrine consultant NHS post undertaking 10 PAs per week.
The post holder will join a busy and progressive team delivering paediatric diabetes, endocrinology and metabolic bone services within Birmingham, the West Midlands and beyond.
The post will deliver secondary and tertiary endocrine services, on site with a combination of virtual and face to face clinics and inpatient care, in addition to endocrine outreach services.
Specifically the post holder will contribute to the delivery of the National Rare Diabetes service at Birmingham Childrens Hospital.
There are Direct Clinical Care (DCC) PAs and supporting professional activities (SPA).
For newly appointed consultants within their first-year post CCST of clinical care will be replaced with of SPA to aid in adjustment to the role.
We seek to employ a dedicated, tertiary trained paediatric endocrinologist who will work with the existing team.
There is a 1: on call commitment for endocrinology & diabetes.
Person Specification Essential and desirable Essential Medical Degree from a recognised University CCT in Paediatrics and training in Endocrinology to tertiary level as defined by BSPED, or shall have equivalent experience and competencies Child protection Level 3 training Basic Life Support Full GMC registration GMC specialist registration (or within 6 months of obtaining CCT) in Paediatrics and Endocrinology (or recognised equivalent if outside the UK) Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice Eligibility to live and work in the UK Significant experience in support undergraduate learning Supportive attitude Willing collaborator Research and Audit experience All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are competent to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues Has understanding of the importance of communication within a clinical setting Judgement: Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive or pressurised situations.
Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help.
Problem Solving: Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind.
Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving Situation Awareness: Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly.
Decision Making: Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills.
Leadership and Team Involvement: Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate leadership when appropriate.
Capacity to establish good working relations with others.
Organisation and Planning: Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent and important demands, as well as follow instructions.
Understands the importance and impact of information systems.
Career Objectives: Ability to demonstrate an understanding of current career pathway Professional Integrity: Takes responsibility for own actions, demonstrates respect for the rights of all.
Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality and consent.
Awareness of importance of being the patients' advocate, clinical governance and responsibilities of an NHS employee.
Professional Attitude: Reliable, self awareness, self motivation, commitment, dedication, positive, flexible, innovative, methodical, organised and approachable Desirable Higher Degree (MD, PhD, etc) Rare Disease Interest Experience in Rare Diabetes APLS Good track record in Clinical/Translational Research GCP Training Attendance at Training the Trainers teaching course First/last author scientific publications Knowledge of wider health debate and NHS Structures, and current media issues.
Ability to acknowledge that behaviour needs to modify to the situation and audience.
Attendance at management training course