Trust Grade SpR in General Medicine, Diabetes & Endocrinology

CROYDON HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a candidate for a SPR grade role focused on diabetes and endocrinology. The position includes operating two clinics weekly and engaging in team-based support for inpatient care. The successful applicant will benefit from consultant supervision and the opportunity to participate in local research initiatives. Candidates who wish to join the on-call services may arrange for remuneration. This is a great chance to further expertise in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Candidate should ideally progress into the speciality at SPR level.
• Experience in diabetes and endocrinology work.
• Ability to support speciality-based in-reach work.

Responsibilities

• Undertake two clinics per week, one in diabetes and one in endocrinology.
• Support the Diabetes Specialist Nursing team in inpatient care.
• Participate in leadership of ward based MDTs for acute medical inpatients.

Job description

Position Overview

This post will run parallel to our current SPR grade role, and will offer identical opportunities to take part in consultant supervised training relating to both the general medical and diabetes/endocrinology curriculum. It would ideally suit a candidate looking to progress into the speciality at SPR level who wishes to gain more experience in it.

Roles and Responsibilities

The successful candidate would undertake two clinics per week (one in diabetes and another in endocrinology) with the chance to participate in sub‑speciality work as listed above, together with helping support speciality based in‑reach work, and providing on‑going support to other team members on our general medical ward.

In addition, they would be encouraged to attend sub‑speciality clinics, and to support local research/audit initiatives.

At present, the post‑holder will not be expected to participate in general medical acute on‑call services; however, should the successful applicant wish to be part of our current 18‑man medical SPR rota for such on‑calls, it will be possible to arrange this, with appropriate remuneration.

Work closely with registrar grade colleagues to support the Diabetes & Endocrine service in providing high quality care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Help support the Diabetes Specialist Nursing team within the acute Trust in providing help and support to inpatients with diabetes related problems.

Carry out outpatient clinics as listed above with consultant supervision.

Participation in and leadership of ward based MDT, including review, assessment and treatment of acute medical inpatients, including onward speciality referral as appropriate.

About Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long‑term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.