Consultant Physician - Diabetes and Endocrinology

We are seeking an outstanding clinician to complement the current EDM service at Good Hope Hospital. The Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism provide a comprehensive regional and national service, contributing to the EDM inpatients and outpatient Service. The successful candidate will join a wider team of consultants and participate in covering inpatients and out-patient clinics, other direct clinical care plus a cohort of General Medical Outliers, including rostered weekend ward rounds. The candidate will also be expected to participate in the GIM on call on a pro rota basis shared with other medical consultants. The department trains the full range of resident doctors and makes a large contribution to undergraduate education. The post holder would be expected to contribute to these activities. Please note that due to the changing needs of the service the post holders will be required to adopt a flexible approach together with the other consultant members of the EDM team.

• Ability to organise and manage outpatient/inpatient priorities in accordance with Trust requirements
• Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
• Experience of audit
• Knowledge of complaints; ethical issues and clinical governance
• Understanding of training system and active participation in training structures/trainee supervision
• Experience of and willingness to teach medical students
• Ability to teach clinical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team & with colleagues from a wide range of professional and organisational backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
• Ability to understand patient and carer/family requirements.
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients
  
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