We are looking for an enthusiastic well‑motivated Consultant colleague to join the dedicated team of physicians at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Haywards Heath. The appointee will contribute to general and specialist clinics in diabetes and endocrinology, with some flexibility depending on their interests, skills and experience.
The appointee will participate in the care of general medical and specialist in‑patients, and out‑of‑hours cover for the general medical take. General medical ward cover will be shared between four Consultants, with responsibility for patients on the diabetes / endocrinology / general medical ward and allocated medical outliers, and review of other specialty admissions as required. The appointee will share a 1:9 responsibility for general medical admissions on weekends, weekdays and Bank holidays.
Responsibilities
- Delivery of Diabetes and Endocrinology outpatient clinics and participation in relevant MDTs (see indicative timetable below)
- Shared responsibility for inpatient ward care and specialist advice
- Participation in weekend, bank holiday and evening working arrangements as outlined within the rota
- Shared responsibility for Advice and Guidance requests and triage of referrals
- Supporting the wider multidisciplinary team across the service
- Clinical supervision and support for junior doctors attached to the team
- Participation in audit, clinical governance, quality improvement and service development activities
Applicants should be enthusiastic teachers and trainers, keen to participate in our teaching programme in endocrinology and diabetes for students at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, and to the supervision and training of junior doctors. Research interests are supported and encouraged.
Appointees will be encouraged and supported to take on a range of roles within the department, including clinical governance, quality improvement and audit, and service development.
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