Higher Clinical Fellow in Diabetes & Endocrinology

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in the Department of Diabetes & Endocrinology. The role involves clinical responsibilities, supervision of junior staff, and participation in departmental operations. Candidates should have MRCP Part 1 and at least one month of UK experience. This position offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology within a supportive NHS environment.

Benefits

Standard NHS study leave and annual leave

Clinical supervision and support for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 month UK experience required.
• Special interest in Metabolic Medicine.
• Willingness to work full-time with on-calls.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of patient care.
• Supervise junior doctors and lead on-call team.
• Participate in departmental operational and research projects.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical supervision

Patient care

Education

MRCP Part 1

Job description

Please read the advert and job description carefully and only apply if you meet the minimum criteria or you will not be shortlisted.

Senior Clinical Fellow (IM3 or ST3+)

Department of Diabetes & Endocrinology

University Hospitals of Leicester

Minimum Criteria: MRCP Part 1 (Passed), UK Experience > 1 Month, Special Interest in Metabolic Medicine.

Primary Base: Leicester Royal Infirmary & Leicester General Hospital, Leicester Diabetes Centre

Department: Diabetes & Endocrinology

Rota: Full time with oncalls (Nights, Long Days, Weekends etc.)

You will be allocated a Clinical Supervisor, Educational Supervisor and be supported with your continued professional development.

You will receive the standard study leave and annual leave entitlement for NHS Doctors as per the contractual Terms and Conditions of Service.

You will be expected to work at the level of a middle grade registrar.

A supernumerary shadowing period of 4 weeks will be offered to overseas candidates, upon negotiation of appointment.

The responsibilities of the post are identical to that of an ST3 in Medicine.

This post will appeal to those who have completed SHO level training and wish to gain specialist Endocrinology and Diabetes experience before joining a specialty programme or those wanting to take time out of training to gain dedicated, specialist Diabetes and/or Endocrinology experience.

The main duties and responsibilities of this post are to

• Ensure a safe and high standard of care of all patients
• Participate in the running of the department/ward
• Provide clinical supervision of Junior doctors on medical wards &/or in the on-call team
• Provide senior medical input for the on-call Medical Team (especially Out of Hours) and potentially lead the cardiac arrest team
• Assist with achieving the DOH Clinical Quality Indicators
  
  

The ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team is essential to this post. You will participate in operational and research projects and the teaching of the Senior House Officers, Medical Students, Nursing staff and other Ancillary staff.

About Uhl, Our Values And Behaviours

Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We Have Four Primary Goals

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
  
  

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
  
  

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jordan Barclay Job title: Service Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0116 258 7605

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