Senior Trust Doctor

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Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated registrar level doctor with experience in diabetes & endocrinology to join our team. The applicant will have excellent communication, team and clinical skills to join the Diabetes & Endocrinology Team.
This post is a Specialist Registrar level and the post holder will work closely with the Consultants, Specialist Registrars, Nurses and other multidisciplinary team members. In addition the successful applicant will play an important role in the delivery of effective care and management of outpatients and inpatients with endocrine disorders.

Main duties of the job

There is no on call commitment. Whilst this post is not formally recognised for training, it offers an excellent opportunity to gain skills and experience in endocrinology and diabetes. Active educational support tailored to the individuals\’ experience and needs will be provided through an assigned educational supervisor.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women\’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Diversity and inclusive values

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/.

Person specification

Professional Qualifications

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
• MB BS, or equivalent
• MRCP, or equivalent

Clinical Experience

• Demonstrate a satisfactory training history in general medicine
• Evidence of achievement of CT2 competencies or equivalent
• Demonstrate evidence of achievement of at least ST3/4 competencies or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Working in a tertiary diabetes and endocrine centre

Clinical Skills

• Comprehensive clinical training in General Medical conditions, General
• Sound basic clinical skills including history taking, clinical examination and appropriate investigation.
• Ability to make and implement management plans and clinical protocols.
• Ability to maintain a high quality clinical records.
• Personal management skills including time management and managing paperwork satisfactorily.

Audit

• Good IT skills
• Clinical Audit experience
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance framework of NHS

Research. Teaching skill & experience

• Enthusiasm for teaching junior staff within the specialty.
• Demonstrable experience of teaching junior medical staff.
• Ability to carry out research

Personal Qualities

• Communication [ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate and problem solve.
• Accountability [ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority]
• Interpersonal Skills High standards in patient care able to empathise and communicate with patients, relatives and carers Able to work co-operatively with others to achieve organisational and personal goals.

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)

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