Senior LED Congenital Hyperinsulinism Fellow- Paediatric Endocrinology

Job overview

Applications are invited for this post, based at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital (RMCH), for the clinical management of children with congenital hyperinsulinism and paediatric endocrine disorders. The Paediatric Endocrinology service at RMCH, is the largest paediatric endocrine service in the UK. The service includes nationally commissioned Congenital Hyperinsulinism and Hypophosphatasia services. The Fellowship post is for fixed term for up to 2 years. The fellow has the opportunity to undertake research up to 2 days per week.

The Fellow will gain clinical experience in paediatric endocrinology and congenital hyperinsulinsim. He/she will play a key role in the management of endocrine patients, with responsibility for inpatient and outpatient care. In addition, the post holder will be expected to participate in quality improvement projects (QIP), audit and endocrine research.

Each doctor will have a named Educational Supervisor, Study / exam leave together with financial support available for suitable study courses on request.

For further information, please contact:

Dr. Chris Worth or Prof Indi Banerjee, Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologists (0161 701 1632/1628) to discuss the application if required.

Main duties of the job

• Management endocrine inpatients
• Undertaking outpatient clinics under supervision
• Undertaking ward rounds
• Supporting management of endocrine patients admitted in the day case unit
• Taking part in continuous professional development activities
• Undertaking quality improvement projects and protocol development
• Participating in the appraisal process

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.   So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.  This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’.  Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.  As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.  If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.