Endocrinology Consultant

Position Overview

We are pleased to offer an Enhanced Welcome package that includes an additional £20,000 and relocation expenses as a token of appreciation for joining our esteemed organization.

An exciting opportunity has emerged within the Diabetes and Endocrine Department at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking applications for a full-time Consultant specializing in Endocrinology & Diabetes, alongside General Internal Medicine (GIM).

Applicants should have completed their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of obtaining it, or possess an equivalent qualification (CESR).

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver a consultant-led service that meets the highest standards of patient care.
• Engage with the multi-disciplinary team to enhance care pathways and establish clinical guidelines.
• Foster and maintain effective working practices across wards, outpatient services, and emergency departments.
• Encourage and facilitate strong collaborative relationships with professionals in tertiary centers, community services, and primary care.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to junior medical staff, nursing teams, and other members of the healthcare team.

About Our Organization

At East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, we deliver comprehensive hospital and community health services to nearly one million individuals across the region. Our dedicated workforce provides care from acute hospitals, community hospitals, clinics, and in patients' homes, making us one of the largest NHS organizations in England, employing over 12,000 staff members.

We are committed to supporting our employees by offering a variety of training and development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and assistance in achieving career aspirations. Our benefits include a generous pension scheme, additional payments for unsocial hours (where applicable), 27 days of annual leave upon commencement (pro rata), and access to numerous NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing program provides a range of services to support our team.

Our guiding principle is that Time Matters to everyone. Throughout the Trust, we focus on enhancing our processes and eliminating factors that cause delays for both our staff and patients.

We are dedicated to our commitment to Time Matters through a partnership with a leading electronic patient record (EPR) provider. This digital transformation will introduce a highly regarded EPR system to our organization, significantly improving the experience for both staff and patients.

If you are dedicated to patient care and eager to expand your skills and knowledge, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

The primary duties and responsibilities include:

• General responsibilities, including participation in the Consultant on-call rota.
• Conducting specialist clinics.
• Managing outpatient clinics.
• Performing surgical procedures as per specialty.
• Engaging in teaching activities.
• Providing care for inpatients and outpatients as required.
• Handling clinical and administrative tasks as agreed.
• Participating in the training and education of junior staff and medical students.
• Contributing to Clinical Governance initiatives.

Clinical Governance

The post-holder will:

• Adhere to the Trust's Clinical Governance policies, which encompass clinical risk management, data collection, and regular departmental audit projects.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent qualification.
• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Specialist registration in Diabetes and Endocrinology and General (Internal) Medicine or within six months of the expected date of CCT.

Desirable Qualifications

• Training in appraisal techniques.
• Postgraduate thesis.
• DAFNE accreditation.