Specialty Registrar in Diabetes & Endocrine and General Medicine

Kings College Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Specialty Registrar in Diabetes & Endocrine and General Medicine. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in acute and general medicine while being part of a dedicated team at one of the UK's largest teaching hospitals. You will manage ward inpatients, supervise junior staff, and engage in teaching and audit activities, all while contributing to the improvement of patient care. If you are passionate about making a difference in the healthcare field and are looking for a role that offers both challenge and growth, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council is essential.
• Minimum 2 years' hospital service in ST1-2 grade or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Managing inpatients and attending board rounds.
• Supervising ward juniors and participating in audits.
• Delivering teaching to junior colleagues.

Skills

Full registration with the General Medical Council

MRCP Part 1

Experience in diabetes and endocrinology

Audit and quality improvement

Teaching and training

Education

Completion of core medical training

2 years' hospital service in ST1-2 grade or higher

Job description

Specialty Registrar in Diabetes & Endocrine and General Medicine

Main area: General Medicine

Grade: Specialty Registrar

Contract: Fixed term: 6 months (Start date: Immediately till 03/06/2025)

Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week (on-calls)

Job ref: 213-CAY-6886652

Employer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: King’s College Hospital

Town: London

Salary: £61,825 - £70,425 per annum plus London Weighting £2,162

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 30/12/2024 08:00

Job overview

Applications are invited for specialist registrar (locum appointment for service-LAS) in General Medicine with specialty interest in Diabetes & Endocrine at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Denmark Hill site).

This post would be suitable for any trainee who has completed core medical training or can demonstrate equivalent competencies. The post offers excellent experience for doctors planning a career in acute medicine or general medicine.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will become an integral part of the team managing a post-acute general medical ward at King’s. He/she will receive training in Acute and General Medicine, with access to opportunities in diabetes and/or endocrinology outpatient clinics if desired.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing ward inpatients and attending board rounds, ward rounds, and multidisciplinary meetings.
2. Supervising ward juniors and supporting seriously ill patients and emergencies.
3. Coordinating discharge planning.
4. Participating in audit and governance activities of the ward.
5. Delivering teaching and training to junior colleagues, including PACES candidates and year 5 medical students.
6. Participating in the medical registrar on-call rota with blocks of weekday and weekend on-call supporting the acute medical take and ward coverage.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan, aiming for net zero carbon targets of 2040 and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and Footprint Plus.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will participate in the medical registrar on-call rota and will be responsible for managing inpatients, attending board rounds, and supervising ward juniors. The post holder will also participate in audit activities and deliver teaching to junior colleagues.

Person specification

Essential/Desirable

• Full registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council
• Minimum of 2 years’ full time (or equivalent less than full-time) hospital service in the ST1-2 grade or higher or equivalent
• MRCP Part 1 (or equivalent)
• Prior experience in diabetes and endocrinology
• Experience of Audit/ quality improvement
• Research & Publications

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.