Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrine and Acute Medicine The departments provide an outpatient service based upon shared-care protocols and consultations provided directly by consultants or by properly-supervised clinical assistants and junior medical staff. The clinics are held at the Royal Berkshire Hospital or in the spoke sites (Bracknell Hospital, West Berkshire Community Hospital or Townlands Hospital, Henley-on-Thames).The inpatient work will be primarily providing acute medical care but covering other activities may be required for example to provide specialist opinions and to support the in-patients of the other medical and surgical specialities across the Trust. The appointee will be expected to provide prospective cover for the other consultants for all their clinical activities other than outpatient clinics. Annual, professional and study leave is thus agreed with colleagues before being booked with prospective cover in mind.The simulation date is 19th June 2024 and the interview is 04th July 2024.Main duties of the job Clinical Responsibilities:To provide, with colleagues, the Acute Internal Medicine service in both in-patient and out-patient settings.Management Responsibilities:Active participation in monthly clinical governance meetings within the department.Active participation in morbidity and mortality meetings.Participation and involvement in meetings and other business in the development of the service, in particular the AECU and new pathways such as the virtual hospital and digital by default programmes.Participation in the guidance and deployment of junior medical staff including allocation and supervision of clinical workAbout us The Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology is one of the largest in the Thames valley Region. It has a strong presence both in the acute Trust and in the community. The department was recently a runner up for three 'Quality in Care' national awards for the implementation of the Think Glucose project, aiming to improve diabetes inpatient care. There is a purpose-converted Diabetes and Endocrine Centre within the hospital complex. There are 4 full time consultants and 1 part time consultant (40 % job share with acute medicine) with interests in diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism. A full range of diabetes and endocrinology services is provided at the Royal Berkshire hospital.Job responsibilities For further details, please refer to the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.If you would like to discus this role, please contact Dr Dr El Saeed (details below)Person Specification Education and Qualifications Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration within 6 months of CCT in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine or successful completion of CESR at interview dateMembership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom or equivalentSpecialty Exit Examination (SCE) in Endocrinology and DiabetesHigher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awardedClinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills Evidence of broad general training in a wide range medical specialitiesPrevious responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical PracticeEvidence of good multidisciplinary working relationshipsAudit Management & IT Ability to work within clinical governance guidelinesUndertake audits and present data as requiredGood IT skills, use of patient and hospital databaseEvidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforceResearch, Teaching Skill & Experience Track record of publications in peer reviewed journalsEvidence or providing good teaching and supervision to traineesContributes to improving patients experienceSee patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their careAbility to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred serviceDemonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvementPersonal Qualities Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and ExcellenceAbility to communicate with clarity and intelligence in both written and spoken EnglishWillingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authorityExcellent interpersonal skillsWork collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team, understanding each others unique roleDisclosure 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr
