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Job overview

Fixed Term Consultant Paediatrics -Endocrine & Diabetes

An exciting opportunity to join a growing team in a modern, stand-alone Children’s Hospital by the sea in the South East of England.Ìý

ÌýA chance to join a close-knit, busy and vibrant team at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, as an important addition to the endocrine and Diabetes team.Ìý This post will complement the existing 3 consultants, and play a part in the service expansion, along with the planned addition of a CNS.

ÌýThe aim is to establish a long term sustainable Endocrine and Diabetes department, striving to meet full national standards of care for Endocrine in near future, and continuing to achieve BPT for Diabetes and meeting all 7 care processes for NPDA yearly.

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Main duties of the job

The start date of the post is as soon as possible within notice periods.

ÌýThe post holder will:

• general paediatric endocrinology and diabetes services; to the RACH/UHS NHS Foundation Trust
• participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient careÌýÌý
• take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and trainingÌý
• contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development
• be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice
• develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
• ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
• ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.

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Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourÌý for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.Ìý

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.Ìý

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