Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology - Torquay, United Kingdom - Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

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Torquay, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is offering the opportunity to join the Diabetes and Endocrinology team as aConsultant, for 10 PA's per week, combining a rewarding job with an unrivalled lifestyle in the heart of one of the most beautiful areas of the country.

To provide high quality consultant delivered care to patients including clinical leadership and supervision of junior medical staff, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care are provided to all patients attending the hospital.

To ensure patient safety, dignity and care are the highest priority and at the centre of all that we do.

At Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust we have an ambitious and inclusive vision to improve health and well-being for our local population.

The Trust was formed in 2015 by an acquisition process that not only brought together acute and community health and social care services into a single integrated care organisation (ICO), but committed to delivering an exciting and ambitious new model of care for the population of Torbay and South Devon.

Our model of care aims to support people as close to their own home as possible and empower them to manage their own health and wellbeing as far as they are able.

South Devon is an area of exceptional natural beauty, with outstanding opportunities for both dry-land and water-based activities, and has a very mild climate.

Torbay is known as the English Riviera and boasts award-winning beaches and a stunning coastline. Schools in the area are excellent in both state and private sector, with a selective grammar school system.

The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients:

To at all times, comply with the GMS's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice' as amended or substituted from time to time.
To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
On commencement to ensure completion of the Trust's Corporate Induction.
To undertake duties as defined within the job plan and in agreement with the Clinical Lead.
To be proactive in ensuring that all patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision making, whilst ensuring our standard to deliver safe, quality care is sustained.
To be responsible for the Clinical Management of all patients under your care.
To provide Diabetes and Endocrinology specialist support to other inpatient medical teams.
To participate with General Inpatient Medicine oncall rota.
To contribute to Diabetes and Endocrinology MDTs
To work flexibly with colleagues to meet the needs of the service and achieve Trust and National targets.
To liaise with clinicians and managers within and outside the department to address any issues arising that may affect the services.
To participate in relevant audit and quality assurance processes.
To communicate with local GPs.