Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity to recruit three enthusiastic and highly motivated consultants has arisen in the Diabetes and Endocrinology speciality and General Internal Medicine at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

The Diabetes and Endocrinology directorate at RLUH provides high-quality seven-day consultant-delivered provision of inpatient care on the Royal site and hosts numerous Diabetes and Endocrinology outpatient services. The Department also offers support to a very well-established community diabetes service as part of the Liverpool Diabetes Partnership (LDP) and supports diabetes and endocrinology care in neighbouring trusts such as Claterbridge Cancer Centre, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool Womens Hospital etc.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB ChB or MBBS (or equivalent)
• MRCP (UK)
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) or - CESR or - European Community Rights
• Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise (or eligible for) Eligible for specialist register in Diab & Endo/GIM

Desirable

• MD/PhD
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continuing medical education

Teaching & training Experience

Essential

• Experience of teaching to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines

Clinical Governance experience

Essential

• Understanding of NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.

Management Experience

Essential

• Willingness to participate in management activities
• Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures

Audit Experience

Essential

• Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit.
• Publication of audit results.

Desirable

• Publication of audit results.

Research Experience

Essential

• Understanding principles of research.
• Proven track record in research.
• Publication of research.

IT skills

Essential

• Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. word, excel, access & powerpoint.
• Ability to use patient information systems.

Personal attributes

Essential

• Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility / able to work under pressure
• Demonstration of good communication skills and leadership qualities
• Ability to work as part of a multi professional team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

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