Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join a growing team in a modern, stand-alone Children's Emergency Department by the sea in the South East of England.
A chance to join a close-knit, busy and vibrant team at the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, as an important addition to the endocrine and Diabetes team. 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 near future, and continuing to achieve BPT for Diabetes and meeting all 7 care processes for NPDA yearly
Main duties of the job
The start date of the post is as soon as possible within notice periods for a period of 12 months
The post holder will:
- general paediatric endocrinology and diabetes services; to the RACH/UHS NHS Foundation Trust
- participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring 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
- be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice
- develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
- ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
- ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
About us
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. 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 because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An opportunity to join a close-knit, busy and vibrant team at the Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital, as an important addition to the endocrine and Diabetes team. 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 Department of Paediatric Endocrine and Diabetes is seeking a Fixed Term 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) and a multidisciplinary Diabetes team made of 3WTE CNS, 2WTE Dietician and 1WTE , with 1 WTE coordinator.
These posts will contribute to the consultant-led care provided in the Childrens outpatient and inpatient department for endocrinology and diabetes.
There is an OOH rota for Diabetes as a current 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 aim is to establish a long term sustainable Endocrine and Diabetes department, striving to meet full national standards of care for Endocrine in near future, and continuing to achieve BPT for Diabetes and meeting all 7 care processes for NPDA yearly.
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, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additiona
Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oMRCPCH or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Paediatric or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 12 months of the date of the starting the post
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Teaching qualification
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oExperience in the management of common paediatric conditions
- oExperience in the management of common rheumatological conditions
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
- oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff
Desirable
- oPrevious consultant experience
Knowledge
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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.
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
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Roiyal Alexandra Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE