Specialty Doctor - Diabetes and Endocrinology

at  Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust seeks to appoint a specialty doctor in Diabetes and Endocrinology to work within our Adult Medicine department. The post holder will be based at Tameside General Hospital. The post is based within the Department of Medicine and the main activity undertaken will include outpatient clinics, ward rounds and on calls for general internal medicine.
The Diabetes and Endocrinology department has a range of facilities:
Diabetes and General Internal Medicine Ward (Ward 46 with 24 beds).
Community Diabetes clinics
Antenatal Diabetes clinics
Diabetes Transition clinics
Endocrinology outpatient service
Diabetic Foot Clinic
There are 2 Diabetes and Endocrinology Consultants within the department:
Prof E Jude – Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology
Dr N Arabi – Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology
To participate in various outpatient activities including the medical management of patients attending outpatient clinics.
Ensuring the effective organisation of the ward including diagnosis and treatment of all patients admitted.
The appropriate discharge of patients, including providing timely paperwork to the General Practitioner ensuring a continuation of care following discharge.
The direct clinical supervision and training of the Ward Junior Medical Staff as well as the organisation and delegation of clinical work.
The monitoring of the quality of service given by the Diabetes and Endocrinology Department, which will include clinical audits.
Active participation at various committees and working groups.
Participation in development of medical treatment protocols.
Professional supervision under Consultant guidance aiming to encourage the development of all doctors within the Emergency Services and Critical Care Division.
Contributing to the provision of reports for the Coroner, Police Statements and for Complaints management adhering to time frames.
Complying with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
To undertake regular on call duties for acute medical on call rota.
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
Safety
Care
Respect
Communication
Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
The post holder will be clinically and educationally responsible to the Consultants working across the Diabetes and Endocrinology Department.
The post holder will support the Diabetes and Endocrinology / Adult Medicine department:
a) To participate in various outpatient activities including the medical management of patients attending outpatient clinics.
b) Ensuring the effective organisation of the ward including diagnosis and treatment of all patients admitted.
c) The appropriate discharge of patients, including providing timely paperwork to the General Practitioner ensuring a continuation of care following discharge.
d) The direct clinical supervision and training of the Ward Junior Medical Staff as well as the organisation and delegation of clinical work.
e) The monitoring of the quality of service given by the Diabetes and Endocrinology Department, which will include clinical audits.
f) Active participation at various committees and working groups.
g) Participation in development of medical treatment protocols.
h) Professional supervision under Consultant guidance aiming to encourage the development of all doctors within the Emergency Services and Critical Care Division.
i) Contributing to the provision of reports for the Coroner, Police Statements and for Complaints management adhering to time frames.
j) Demonstrating an involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit.
k) Contributing to collaborating with Clinical colleagues.
l) Ensuring own practice is up to date. This will include taking responsibility for own clinical professional development and participation in the Trust wide appraisal system.
m) Complying with data protection.
n) Complying with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
o) To undertake regular on call duties for acute medical on call rota.
6. Job Plan
6.1 Hours of duty are the equivalent of 10 Programmed Activities per week plus on-call allowance.
6.2 Clinical sessions to be based in Outpatients or in admitted areas as required
7. Training
7.1 Our Postgraduate Medical Centre has a very full and comprehensive medical programme, which the post holder is encouraged to participate in.
7.2 The Trust fully supports continuing professional development as recommended by the Royal College of Physicians.
7.3 Candidates will be supported to pursue specialist registration in the speciality of cardiology via the CESR route.
8. Conditions of Service
8.1 This post is covered by the terms and conditions of service of the Trust, which currently follow those laid down by the Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England and Wales) Terms and Conditions of Service and General Medical Council.
8.2 The post is whole-time and currently works on the full shift rota with prospective cover.
Any extra duty worked over and above contracted hours should be taken as time off in lieu.
9. Conditions of Appointment
9.1 The doctor must be fully registered with the General Medical Council

Please refer the Job description for details