Specialist Doctor - Diabetes and Endocrinology

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare organization is seeking a Specialist Doctor in Diabetes and Endocrinology based at Tameside General Hospital. The role involves managing outpatient clinics, organizing ward activities, and supervising junior medical staff. The ideal candidate will have a medical degree with specialized training and experience in managing patients effectively. Benefits include flexible working, generous leave, and NHS pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Gym discount

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• Medical degree with training in Diabetes and Endocrinology.
• Experience in managing outpatient clinics and inpatient care.
• Ability to supervise junior medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients in outpatient clinics.
• Organize ward activities and supervise staff.
• Participate in on-call duties for acute medicine.

Skills

Medical management of patients

Supervision and training

Clinical audit participation

Development of medical treatment protocols

Job description

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust seeks to appoint a Specialist Doctor in Diabetes and Endocrinology to work within our Adult Medicine department. The post holder will be based at Tameside General Hospital. The post is based within the Department of Medicine and the main activity undertaken will include outpatient clinics, ward rounds and on calls for general internal medicine.

Diabetes and Endocrinology Department Facilities

• Diabetes and General Internal Medicine Ward (Ward 46 with 24 beds).
• Community Diabetes clinics
• Antenatal Diabetes clinics
• Diabetes Transition clinics
• Endocrinology outpatient service
• Diabetic Foot Clinic

Consultants in the Department

• Prof E Jude – Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology
• Dr N Arabi – Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology
• Dr M Suliman – Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology

Key Responsibilities

1. Participate in various outpatient activities including the medical management of patients attending outpatient clinics.
2. Ensure the effective organisation of the ward, including diagnosis and treatment of all patients admitted.
3. Provide appropriate discharge of patients, with timely paperwork to the General Practitioner to ensure continuity of care following discharge.
4. Directly supervise and train the Ward Junior Medical Staff as well as organise and delegate clinical work.
5. Monitor the quality of service provided by the Diabetes and Endocrinology Department, including clinical audits.
6. Actively participate in various committees and working groups.
7. Participate in the development of medical treatment protocols.
8. Provide professional supervision under Consultant guidance, encouraging the development of all doctors within the Emergency Services and Critical Care Division.
9. Contribute to the provision of reports for the Coroner, Police Statements and for Complaints management, adhering to time frames.
10. Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
11. Undertake regular on-call duties for acute medical on-call rota.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

Our Values & Behaviours

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Sick pay
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Free eye tests and health checks
• Gym discount
• Free bicycle loan scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.