Senior Clinical Fellow - Paediatric diabetes and endocrinology,

The post will be based at King's College Hospital and this will be reviewed within 3 months of the post holder commencing in post.

All employees are expected to undertake work on any of the Trust's sites as required by the service. As an employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:

1. The provision of a first class clinical service.
2. Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty.
3. Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King's College London / KHP.
4. Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies.
5. Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans.
6. Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust.

1. Daily review of diabetes and endocrine in-patients.
2. Attendance and participation at out-patient diabetes and endocrine clinics - attendance at Bariatric Clinic is encouraged but not essential.
3. Receive and discuss endocrine referrals from in-patients admitted under general paediatrics/ sub-specialty teams and external hospitals in the region.
4. Supervise and collate results on in-patient dynamic function tests.
5. Present cases at the monthly pituitary MDT meetings & weekly departmental meetings.
6. Participate in the general paediatric on-call rota.

KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The Trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for all via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets by 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Together with other colleagues to provide a service for patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.

1. Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
2. Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings.
3. Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.
4. Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team.
5. Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trust's R&D framework.
6. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.
7. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
8. Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
9. Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
10. Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.

• Registerable medical qualification.

Desirable

• MRCPCH or equivalent.

2.Higher Qualifications
Essential

• MRCPCH Part 1 and Part 2 or equivalent.

Desirable

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD).

3.Registration
Essential

• Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.

4.Training and Experience
Essential

• Able to demonstrate competences expected of a new ST4 level paediatric trainee, Level 3 Safeguarding certificate or above.

Desirable

• APLS or equivalent. UK experience at middle-grade level. A minimum of 1 years' experience in diabetes/ endocrinology in UK.

5.Administration
Essential

• Experience in day to day organisation of multidisciplinary services in a busy Teaching Hospital.

Desirable

• Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.

6.Management and Leadership
Essential

• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Management course and / or qualification.

7.Audit & quality improvement
Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement. Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change.

Desirable

• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of paediatric diabetes/ endocrinology.

8.Research
Essential

• Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research.

Desirable

• Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.

Teaching
Essential

• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.

Desirable

• Teaching skills course / qualification.

10.Personal Skills
Essential

• Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff. Flexible and resilient.

Desirable

• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.

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