FT Consultant Physician - Diabetes & Endo – with General Medicine

at  279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Applications are invited for the above Fixed Term post of Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology based at Worthing or St Richard’s Hospital part of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will join our friendly, dynamic team of consultants providing Specialist Diabetes & Endocrinology care whilst also contributing to the inpatient care of speciality and General Medical patients. The post holder will also contribute to the General Medical on call rota.
This is a time of real excitement as we look to improve the quality of care for our patients by reducing the elective backlog but also embracing and developing new pathways and technology in Diabetes and Endocrinology. We want to build a team that can work with our key stakeholders in developing new pathways to support patients in the community. The incumbent will ensure the best possible outcomes for patients whilst also contributing to improving mortality, patient experience, length of stay etc. The post holder will work with the multi-disciplinary team and Physician colleagues across the Trust.
Support the ward inpatient teams and provide day to day care of patients across the respiratory ward and necessary outlier areas in times of escalation as a shared responsibility.
Be included on the on-call rota for GIM. Currently on a 1 in 8 weekend basis. Less frequency for week days
A shared responsibility to provide Advice and Guidance and triage referrals
Be an active member of the D&E Team contributing to regular departmental meetings, service development, audit and governance.
Provide appropriate cover for patients admitted under the care of another paired consultant during the absence on leave of colleagues within job plan.
Provide education to the wider MDT as part of the D&E educational program.
There is responsibility for general professional training of the junior members of the department and contributing to the training of nurses and other staff and participating in the activities of the Medical Education Centre.
Keeping up to date with knowledge and skills via CPD
Engagement with yearly appraisal and revalidation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post. This has been developed with a full-time plan in mind, though this can be adjusted with the successful applicant

Please refer the Job description for details