Job summaryLocum Consultant Physician in Diabetes.An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the expanding Diabetes Consultant team, as a fixed term Locum Consultant at the University Hospitals of Leicester. Applications are invited from candidates with comprehensive experience in Diabetes and General (I) MedicineThe role will involve both outpatient and inpatient work across 2 hospital sites, including the LGH and LRI. The successful candidate will demonstrate competencies matching the personal specification and needs to possess existing specialty knowledge and skill set required for the position. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about diabetes care and improving the patient experience and outcomes. Team work and integrated working is a core component of the philosophy of our local service delivery.The successful appointee will be expected to participate in the acute on-call rota.Interested candidates are invited to discuss the planned posts with Dr IanLawrence(Head of Service, UHL Clinical Diabetes, contacted via 0116 2585402 or ian.lawrence@uhl-tr.nhs,uk) and Mrs Sam Walters (General Manager, UHL Clinical Diabetes, contacted via email - samantha.walters@uhl-tr.nhs.uk).Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will have training and specialist certification in Diabetes and General (internal) Medicine and will provide a safe and efficient specialist Diabetes service for UHL while contributing to acute and general medicine service requirements. Key duties include:Contribute to high demand diabetes speciality activities along with colleague in department.Contribute to delivery of care for patients with complex diabetes needs in secondary care.Provide senior clinical decision making during on call cover.Participate in annual job planning and appraisal. Post holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development for successful revalidation.Undertake statutory and mandatory training and essential to job role training determined by the department and CMG.About usOur new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, 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, andresearch and education excellenceAnd 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, andwe are one teamThis 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.About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPERSON SPECIFICATION(see attached JD/PS for full details)Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours:Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours.Qualifications / Training:MB BS or Equivalent.Full GMC Registration.Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent.Current BLS Certification.Experience /Clinical Skills:Fully trained in Diabetology, Endocrinology & Acute Medicine.Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.Ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems.Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.Management:Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).Communication Skills:Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.To be empathetic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence.Motivation:Personal integrity and reliability.Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.Research:Understanding and interest in research.Ability to appraise research critically.Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.Evidence of recent research and development activity.Teaching:Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.Appraisal and assessment skills.Ability to asses clinical competencies.Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.Person SpecificationCommunicationEssentialExperience of leading teams and awareness of leadership stylesUnderstanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.DesirableHigh standard of presentation both written and verbalDemonstrable track record of successful change managementProven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environmentQualificationsEssentialMB BS or EquivalentMRCP/MRCS or EquivalentCurrent BLS CertificationDesirableMembership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.ManagementEssentialAbility to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.DesirableMembership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interestExperience / Clinical SkillsEssentialFully trained in Diabetology, Endocrinology & Acute Medicine.Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.DesirableEvidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.MotivationEssentialAbility to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.Personal integrity and reliability.DesirableCommitment to further develop the post and the service provided.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals of Leicester NHS TrustAddressDiabetes OPDGwendolen RoadLeicesterLE5 4PWEmployer's websitehttps://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)