Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist and Diabetologist

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a full-time consultant in paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes. The role includes outpatient clinics, inpatient management, and a commitment to teaching. The ideal candidate will have essential qualifications including an MBBS and MRCPCH, with significant experience in paediatric diabetes and endocrinology. Opportunities for research and educational leadership are provided.

Qualifications

• Completed or within 6 months of obtaining a recognised higher specialised training programme in General Paediatrics with accredited sub-speciality training in Endocrinology and diabetes.
• Wide experience in paediatrics.
• Right to residency and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Undertake diabetes and endocrine outpatient clinics weekly.
• Support management of children undergoing treatment or endocrine tests.
• Provide out-of-hours advice and support.

Skills

Experience in paediatric diabetes

Experience in paediatric endocrinology

Child Safeguarding Level 3

GMC Registration

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCPCH or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Substantive, full-time (10PA) post in paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes based at St. George's University Hospital. The postholder will share duties involved in running a busy paediatric endocrine and diabetes service which receives tertiary, secondary and primary care referrals.

The successful applicant will work with the present team and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. The department is a major teaching hospital with a wide range of acute general and specialist tertiary services, recently rated outstanding by the CQC. Applications are welcomed from applicants from a BAME background. This post is open to online applications and will close once a sufficient number of applications are received. St George's Healthcare operates a No Smoking Policy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Responsibilities

Outpatient clinics

The postholder will undertake diabetes and endocrine outpatient clinics every week, including a mix of new referrals and follow-up patients. Cross-coverage with Dr Rice as required to ensure capacity for 3 monthly appointments in the MDT paediatric diabetes clinic and other service needs as required by the Best Practice Tariff for paediatric diabetes.

Inpatient activity

With Dr Rice, support the management of children undergoing treatment or endocrine tests as day cases in Jungle Day Ward and work closely with 2 clinical nurse specialists. Ward reviews are expected for diabetes inpatients and endocrine/diabetes queries from PICU, NICU, general paediatrics and other specialties.

Out of hours work and on call

Work with the diabetes team to provide out-of-hours advice/support to meet the Best Practice Tariff on a 1:5 basis (0.25 DCC). Participate in the non-resident out-of-hours on-call rota on a 1:2 basis for paediatric diabetes and 1:3 for paediatric endocrinology, with category B on-call payments.

Teaching and Training

Take a lead in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Supervise and manage junior medical staff, contribute to examinations and accreditation duties, and participate in postgraduate education. Contribute to the monthly Paediatric Endocrine Specialty registrar teaching and supervise projects; provide educational and clinical supervision of paediatric registrars and mentoring for those pursuing the RCPCH special study module in diabetes.

Continuing Medical Education, Research and Audit

The centre provides a supportive environment for clinical research and audit. The endocrinology & diabetes service participates in national and international multi-centre studies including growth disorders, type 1 diabetes (including ADDRESS-2 and Trialnet) and Type 2 diabetes. The appointee will participate in medical audit and CME, and may pursue research in service delivery with access to facilities provided by the medical school. An honorary Senior Lectureship may be offered in recognition of teaching and research.

Management

Collaborate with local managers and consultant colleagues on clinical governance, policies, standing orders, and financial instructions. Ensure adequate arrangements for hospital staff availability and safety policies are observed.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• Completed or within 6 months of obtaining a recognised higher specialised training programme in General Paediatrics with accredited sub-speciality training in Endocrinology and diabetes (or demonstrated equivalent training)
• Child Safeguarding Level 3
• Paediatric Intermediate Life Support
• Experience in paediatric diabetes and paediatric endocrinology at tertiary level
• Wide experience in paediatrics
• GMC Registration; Right to residency and work in the UK

Desirable

• MD or PhD; Additional higher degree
• APLS/PALS
• Ability to initiate and carry out medical research projects; Authorship of papers; Database management skills
• Experience in training and education/approval qualifications
• Leadership in management; Evidence of clinical governance and service change

Other Information

Disclosure and Barring Service check required. UK skilled worker sponsorship is possible. UK registration and online application process apply. The job is located at St George’s Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT.