Consultant Paediatrician with interest in Diabetes

Together with the other paediatricians, to provide a service for children on the QEH site in acute general paediatrics. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department as per the job plan. Shared responsibility with the other General Paediatricians for providing 7 day a week cover for the paediatric ambulatory unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness. Be responsible for the paediatric diabetes service specifically running outpatient clinics, reviewing inpatients, giving advice and assisting in service development as required. To be aware of and deal with safeguarding issues as required, and manage patients with advice from the safeguarding team. Carry out outpatient duties with appropriate administration and patient follow up Be aware of and assist in divisional objectives through clinical work e.g. Electronic discharges within 24 hours, DNA rates, infection control Standard operating procedure of consultant responsibilities is currently being finalised.