Fixed Term Consultant Paediatrician interest in Endocrine & DiabetesUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)An exciting opportunity to join a growing team in a modern, stand-alone Children's Hospital by the sea in the South East of England.
This post will complement the existing 3 consultants and play a part in the service expansion, along with the planned addition of a CNS.
The aim is to establish a long term sustainable Endocrine and Diabetes department, striving to meet full national standards of care for Endocrine in the near future, and continuing to achieve BPT for Diabetes and meeting all 7 care processes for NPDA yearly.
Main duties of the jobThe start date of the post is as soon as possible within notice periods.
The post holder will:
Provide general paediatric endocrinology and diabetes services to the RACH/UHS NHS Foundation Trust.Participate in clinical and other service activities to ensure a high standard of patient care.Take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.Contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development.Maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice.Develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties of the post.Ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.Involve patients in decisions about their care and respond to their views.About usAt UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First.
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Job responsibilitiesThe Department of Paediatric Endocrine and Diabetes is seeking a Consultant to join their dynamic, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking endocrine and diabetes team.
The team currently consists of Dr Dunia Ismail (Clinical Lead for Endocrinology & Diabetes), Dr Shankar Kanumakala (Endocrinology and Diabetes), and Dr Claire Snowden (General Paediatrics and Diabetes), along with a multidisciplinary Diabetes team made of 3WTE CNS, 2WTE Dietician, and 1WTE coordinator.
These posts will contribute to the consultant-led care provided in the Children's outpatient and inpatient department for endocrinology and diabetes.
There is an OOH rota for Diabetes currently at 1:5 which would become a 1:6 with consultants and CNS team, and the consultants are always back up when a CNS is on call.
The department is committed to ensuring all consultants are treated equally and fairly.
The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant.
Person SpecificationExperience/QualificationsFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice.CCT in Paediatrics or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC).Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC.Valid BLS Training.If applying via the Portfolio Pathway (previously known as CESR), you MUST be on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of application.Higher Degree.Teaching qualification.Clinical Skills & ExperienceExperience in the management of common paediatric conditions.Experience in the management of common endocrine conditions.KnowledgeBreadth of experience in and outside specialty.Organisation & PlanningExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.Understanding of NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints.Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended.Teaching SkillsEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching.Recognised teaching qualification.Academic & ResearchEvidence of participation in audit.Research experience.Publications.Career Progression & Personal AttributesGood communication skills both oral and written.Appropriate progression of career to date.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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