2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST 2.1 To maintain a high quality regional Paediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology service To participate in existing research projects and develop further research To facilitate training in paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes, including GRID training. To participate in the weekly joint multidisciplinary meetings with colleagues To share supervision of patients in the day care unit and the wards To develop shared-care guidelines and contribute towards the development of managed clinical network across the regions 2.2 To link with consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within the Childrens Hospital and across the West Yorkshire region 2.3 To deliver acute on call telephone advice (1 in 3.6) for consultants within the Trust and across the West Yorkshire region. This includes being present on-site during normal working hours to manage acute issues and being available for telephone advice for out-of-hours cover.

2.4 To contribute to research, teaching and new developments within the speciality of paediatric endocrinology. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs and develop new projects if desired.