Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology: Sponsorship Available

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

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

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • -Full GMC registration with licence to practice
  • -Primary medical degree
  • -On the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview

Desirable

  • -Higher Degree e.g. MSc
  • -DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas
  • -Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

  • -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 in undergraduate teaching
  • -Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of supervision and delegation and inspires confidence
  • -Provide evidence of continuing personal development including involvement in appropriate audit and research

Desirable

  • -Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
  • -Affiliation to relevant subspecialty societies

Skills

Essential

  • -Teaching skills and experience
  • -Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
  • -Oral and written communication skills in English
  • -Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload and that of others.
  • -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.
  • – Evidence of being a team player and effective communicator as part of a multiagency team
  • -Leadership: ability to develop a vision and lead the change that brings it into effect within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency context
  • -Effective time management, able to work under pressure
  • -Well-developed reflective and self-care skills and able to foster these attributes in others
  • -Ability to share knowledge and difficulties with colleagues

Desirable

  • -Proven research record (including dedicated research degree, evidence of training in teaching methods)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 18 October 2026

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