Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type: NHS Site: Royal Alexandra Hospital Town: Brighton Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 29/12/2024 23:59 Consultant Paediatrician with interest in Endocrine & Diabetes NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Job overview 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 job The 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. 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 respond to their views. Working for our organisation At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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. Our Wellbeing Programme for staff is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance. 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The 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. These posts will contribute to the consultant-led care provided in the Children’s outpatient and inpatient department for endocrinology and diabetes. The department is committed to ensuring all consultants are treated equally and fairly. Person specification Experience/Qualifications Full 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. Teaching qualification. Clinical Skills & Experience Experience in the management of common paediatric conditions. Experience in the management of common endocrine conditions. Knowledge Breadth of experience in and outside specialty. Organisation & Planning Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams. Understanding of NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints. Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended. Teaching Skills Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching. Recognised teaching qualification. Academic & Research Evidence of participation in audit. Research experience. Publications. Career Progression & Personal Attributes Good communication skills both oral and written. Appropriate progression of career to date. Important information for applicants Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager. DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified. UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications. Further Information For help with the application process for non-medical vacancies only, please contact the Resourcing Team by Email: [emailprotected] Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants are invited to visit the hospital or to phone via hospital switchboard on 01273 696955 for informal discussion by arrangement with: #J-18808-Ljbffr
