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NHS Lanarkshire
Consultant Physician with an interest in Diabetes and Endocrinology
We are seeking applications from enthusiastic and innovative individuals who want to join our existing team of 27 Consultant Physicians in University Hospital Wishaw. We are currently in the process of expanding our consultant workforce across the site and the successful candidate for this post will work with the 3 existing Consultants in diabetes and endocrinology providing a comprehensive diabetes and endocrinology service. Suitably qualified applicants will be encouraged to develop a sub-specialty interest to complement the existing diabetes and endocrinology specialist services. The post holder will have a commitment to Acute Medical Receiving (approximately 1 in 16).
We have recently taken steps to expand our non-medical workforce by employing and training Advanced Nurse Practitioners. The hospital is affiliated to the University of Glasgow. The medical department is committed to the training of Foundation Doctors, Core and Higher Specialist medical trainees, GP Trainees and Acute Care Common Stem trainees. The successful candidates will join an existing team of 3 consultants in diabetes and endocrinology supported by diabetes specialist nurses, dietetics and podiatry. Wishaw is the Lanarkshire centre for the diabetes obstetric service with 2 outpatient clinics per week. In addition, there are subspecialty clinics for adolescents, transition (in collaboration with paediatric colleagues), multidisciplinary foot, type 1 diabetes, and type 2 diabetes and pump clinics. There are current plans to further develop and expand the insulin pump clinic in University Hospital Wishaw. Wishaw also provides a weekly general endocrinology out-patient clinic.
Wishaw is a medium sized town situated in the centre of Lanarkshire. It has excellent transport links and is only 30 minutes travelling time from Glasgow with access to excellent shops and first class theatres, visitor attractions and sporting facilities. Edinburgh is also within easy travelling distance. Both cities have international airports and a host of leisure activities. Wishaw is only 10 minutes from the picturesque Clyde Valley where there are amazing opportunities for those with an interest in outdoor pursuits. There are options for housing in the city, town or countryside. Employment by NHS Lanarkshire gives discounted access to a wide range of sporting facilities
Applicants must have full registration and a Licence to Practice with the GMC and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC’s Specialist Register in diabetes and endocrinology and General Medicine or be within 6 months of award of CCT at the time of interview.
The post is offered on the basis of 10 PAs. Applicants who, for personal reasons, are unable to work full time are eligible to be considered.
Informal enquiries regarding this post will be welcomed by Dr. K Dagg, Deputy Chief of Medical Services, on 01698 366110, Dr M Sinclair, Clinical Director or Dr D Hill, Lead Clinician for Diabetes and Endocrinology, 01698 366919.
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For any application queries, please contact Lynn Cliens – HR Assistant on 01698 377720
Medical.dentalconsultant@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Interviews are scheduled for: 5th March 2020.