Job summary
Employer heading
Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Endocrinology and Diabetes teams for a permanent consultant post at Sheffield Children’s.
Applicants should possess, or be within 6 months of receiving, a CCT in paediatrics at the time of commencing the appointment and have had appropriate experience within a paediatric unit in Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes.
Any Consultant who is unable for personal reasons to work the proposed number of PAs will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with Consultant colleagues.
Main duties of the job
Service Content for This Post
- Provision of outpatient clinics (Endocrinology at SCH and Diabetes at both SCH and NGH)
- Contribute to Provision of outreach Endocrinology outpatient clinics at local DGHs
- Provision of Adolescent/Transition Services across specialities as appropriate
- Supervision of Specialist Nurses and Test planning
- Contribute to “Consultant of the week” arrangements for Endocrinology & Diabetes ward cover
- In patient management of endocrine and diabetes patients
- Attendance at Endocrine/Diabetes emergencies and urgent patients including at adjacent Jessop Hospital
- Contribute to a 1:4 diabetes on call service
- Participate in departmental education programmes and MDT results meetings.
- Contribution to the service development, service evaluation, audit and research activity of the teams.
Working for our organisation
Sheffield Children’s is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision “to create a healthier future for children and young people.”
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children’s health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Dr Charlotte Elder 01142717000
Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 27h May 2024
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: [email protected]
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Children’s being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at [email protected]
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion – leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability – striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect – value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence – delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or MRCPCH or evidence of equivalent qualification
- Full GMC registration
- On the GMCs Specialist Register OR within 6 moths of CCT at time of scheduled interview
- Completion of a recognised higher training programme in paediatrics with Higher Specialist Training in General Paediatrics
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Valid APLS and NLS
Desirable criteria
- Relevant Higher Degree
Knowledge / Previous Experience / Clinical Expertise in Speciality
Essential criteria
- CCT in paediatric endocrinology (UK RCPCH CCT or equivalent international qualification)
Previous Training Management/Audit
Essential criteria
- Basic experience in management e.g., trainee rotas
- Clear involvement in audit / service development
- Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants
Desirable criteria
- Preparation of audit
Academic Achievements Research/Publications
Essential criteria
- Has experience in research and teaching
Desirable criteria
- Shown evidence of interest in relevant specialist research
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to work under own initiative and motivate/lead others
- Able to communicate well with children, parents and staff
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines
Desirable criteria
- Ability to teach
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Medical Insurance and Right to Work in UK
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Charlotte Elder
- Job title
- Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 271 7000
- Additional information
Dr Astha Soni
Consultant in Paediatric Diabetes
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0114 271 7000
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