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Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Teaching skills and experience
- Skills
Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
- Skills
Oral and written communication skills in English
- Skills
Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload and that of others.
- Skills
Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation. Ability to relate to patients and carers from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns.
- Skills
Evidence of being a team player and effective communicator as part of a multiagency team
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Leadership: ability to develop a vision and lead the change that brings it into effect within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency context
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Effective time management, able to work under pressure
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Well-developed reflective and self-care skills and able to foster these attributes in others
- Skills
Ability to share knowledge and difficulties with colleagues
- Experience
Minimum of 5 years in recognized training posts in Paediatrics including Higher Specialist Training in endocrinology for a minimum period of 2 years in line with the recommendations of RCPCH and BSPED for a tertiary paediatric endocrinologist
- Experience
Experience in undergraduate teaching
- Experience
Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of supervision and delegation and inspires confidence
- Experience
Provide evidence of continuing personal development including involvement in appropriate audit and research
- Education and Training
Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- Education and Training
Primary medical degree
- Education and Training
On the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Proven research record (including dedicated research degree, evidence of training in teaching methods)
- Experience
Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience
Affiliation to relevant subspecialty societies
- Education and Training
Higher Degree e.g. MSc
- Education and Training
DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas
- Education and Training
Teaching qualification
Job overview
We are seeking applicants for a full-time substantive (8PA) post in Paediatric Endocrinology at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. The successful applicant will be expected to support general endocrinology and sub-specialty work along with endocrine consultant on-call.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based within the Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
The job plan will include at least 3 paediatric Endocrine clinics per week. There will be on-call commitment.
Accountability - The post holder will report through the Clinical Lead to the Divisional Director of Medicine and to the Chief Executive with professional support from the Medical Director.
Teaching & Academic role
Participate in the teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates.
Develop research interests in their area of interest and expertise
Managerial responsibilities
Supervise junior staff.
Participate in departmental meetings related to strategic planning.
Take an active role in service review and development
CPD, Audit & Clinical Governance
Participate in CPD activity for which financial support is available
Initiate and undertake appropriate audits as required within the department.
Take part in the clinical governance programme
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This post attracts 8 programmed activities per week. There may be the opportunity to discuss and review this with the clinical director.
The job plan for the first three months will be based on a provisional/indicative timetable. A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director within three months of the commencement date of the appointee.
The supporting professional activities (SPAs) allocation within the provisional job plan is an illustrative guide only and will be finalised following individual agreement with successful candidate.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology with Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Paediatrics role. The advertised salary is £113565.00 to £150569.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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