Trust Doctor (Eqv ST7/ST8) in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes

Barts Health Nhs Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Camden Town seeks a doctor for a 12-month position focused on paediatric endocrinology. Candidates must have MRCPCH and prior experience in the field. Responsibilities include managing outpatient clinics, preparing patients, and participating in research. This role offers valuable training and has no night or weekend duties.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes.
• Willingness to gain in-depth training in Prader Willi Syndrome.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient management of children with endocrine disorders.
• Participation in outpatient endocrine and diabetes clinics.
• Preparation and follow-up of patients before and after clinic.

Education

MRCPCH (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting 12 months post suitable for a doctor with MRCPCH (or equivalent) with previous experience in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes who wishes to gain in depth training in Prader Willi Syndrome and related endocrinology and diabetes.

They may be wishing to pursue a career in paediatric endocrinology or be keen to acquire further experience in the speciality.

The appointee will be based within the tertiary Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes service at the Royal London Children's Hospital and will receive an honorary appointment at Queen Mary University of London, Centre for Endocrinology. There are no night-time / weekend duties associated with this appointment. The postholder will also participate in research and service evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient management of children with endocrine disorders, in particular Prader Willi Syndrome and related conditions such as type 2 diabetes.
• Participation in outpatient endocrine and diabetes clinics (1-2/week) including PWS and Type 2 diabetes specialty clinics.
• Preparation of patients before clinic, attending post-clinic meetings, writing clinic letters, following up results of investigations, patient presentations for transition to adult care, for social services meetings etc.
• Occasional management of inpatients as appropriate including discharge duties.
• Occasional supervising day-case dynamic investigations as appropriate in conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Specialist for Endocrinology.
• Completing result summaries for dynamic investigations for PWS patients.
• Presentation of clinical cases at local, regional and national meetings such as dynamic investigation meeting, pituitary midline meeting, radiology meeting, clinical case meetings, postgraduate teaching, PWS and T2 diabetes meetings.

Context and Expectations

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is committed to improving services for patients and promoting inclusive working environments. WeCare values and behaviours guide how we work together.