Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology in Saffron Walden

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic colleague to join our team to further enhance our services and share responsibility of the Diabetes and Endocrinology service and to maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of Diabetes and Endocrinology. The Arun Baksi Centre of Diabetes and Endocrinology is the specialist resource on the Island for these two specialities. The team work closely together to provide a comprehensive service for people with diabetes and endocrine conditions within a self-contained unit.

There will be opportunity for the appointee to develop their own sub specialty interest and research could be incorporated into the role.

• Provision of a high-quality comprehensive district general hospital diabetes and endocrinology service with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the service.
• Participate fully in the ongoing development of the diabetes and endocrinology service, in line with national and NICE frameworks.
• Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures.
• Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally.

Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities; speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.

• Engage in medical audit and other clinical effectiveness activities, in particular the Trusts Clinical Governance processes, fostering improvements in quality and standards.
• CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory.
• Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
• The post holder must at all times carry out his/her duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to comply with Trust Health and Safety policies and maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• All employees have an individual responsibility to have a knowledge of and employ the basic principles of infection control practice and to ensure adherence to the requirements in the Infection Control Manual.
• In line with GMC Good Medical Practice, it is the responsibility of the postholder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work.
• All staff who have access to or transfer data are responsible for that data and must respect confidentiality and comply with the requirement of the Data Protection Act 1998, in line with the Trusts policies.
• The post holder is responsible for data quality and complying with the policies, procedures and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trusts activities.
• The post holder is expected to comply with Trust policies and procedures.
• Staff are required to comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in line with Trust Policy.
• Any other duties which may be required from time to time.

Every post holder can make a difference to a patients experience. You will come across patients as you walk around the hospital; we rely on all our staff to be helpful, kind, and courteous to patients, visitors, and each other.

• Essential
• Full GMC registration and entry on GMC Specialist register in Diabetes & Endo via Entry on the GMC specialist register in the specialty appropriate for this post, via (a) CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), (b) CESR or (c) European Community rights.
• Higher UK qualification - MRCP or equivalent recognised by the GMC.
• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience, expertise and competence in managing diabetes and endocrinology patients.
• Special interest compatible with the needs of the service.
• Participation in Audit relevant to specialty.
• Commitment to the development of a high-quality cost-effective service to Diabetes and Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine.
• Desirable
• Relevant higher Degree either Masters, Doctorate level or equivalent.

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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.