Consultant Physician –Endocrinology,Diabetes&General Internal Medicine

The successful applicant will be supported to undertake continuing professional development (CPD), maintain reflective practice, complete annual appraisal and meet GMC revalidation requirements.

The post holder will provide effective clinical leadership, undertake administrative responsibilities, promote quality improvement, delegate appropriately, demonstrate financial awareness, and comply with Trust policies.

UHCW has a strong commitment to research, particularly within the National Institute for Health Research portfolio. The Endocrinology Department has an active research programme led by Professor Randeva, with access to University of Warwick research facilities. Consultants are encouraged to participate in research in accordance with Good Research Governance and ethical approvals.

The post holder will contribute to clinical governance, audit, risk management and evidence-based practice, participating in regular audit meetings to support continuous service improvement.

Teaching medical students, trainee doctors and multidisciplinary staff is an integral part of the role. New consultants benefit from an established mentoring programme and New Consultant Forum.

A formal job plan will be agreed three months after appointment and reviewed annually. The post holder may be required to work across Trust sites, including occasional evening and weekend sessions, in line with service needs.

Provisional Job PlanWard WeekMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday09:00 - 12:30 Ward Round NET Clinic Ward Round NET Clinic DCC basedadmin (e.g.,dictatingletters andresultsreview)13:00 14:00MDT 14:00 17:30SpecialistEndocrineClinicDCC basedadmin (e.g.,dictatingletters andresultsreview)SPA SPA SPA (1/2)OPA (1/2)GeneralEndocrineClinicNon-Ward WeekMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday09:00 12:30 SpecialistEndocrineClinicNET Clinic ResearchClinicNET Clinic DCC basedadmin (e.g.,dictatingletters andresultsreview)13:00 14:00MDT MDT 14:00 17:30DCC basedadmin (e.g.,dictatingletters andresultsreview)SpecialistEndocrineClinicSPA SPA SPA (1/2)OPA (1/2)GeneralEndocrineClinic

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

Education & Qualifications

Essential: - Meets all Essential

Desirable: - Meets all Desirable

Experience/Knowledge

Desirable: - o Experience in Research

Management & Administrative

Desirable: - o Proven experience of effective management of staff at a senior level o Potential to manage and lead a clinical team

Teaching & Training

Desirable: - o Higher qualification in medical education

Research, Audit & Clinical Governance

Desirable: - o International externally funded grants

Communication Skills & Abilities

Desirable: - o Proven experience of effective management of staff o Potential to manage and lead a clinical team

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential: - o Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values o (As detailed in UHCW's behaviour framework - attached)