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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Physician in General Medicine, Diabetes and Endocrinology to join a busy, forward-thinking department delivering high-quality inpatient and outpatient care. The post holder will work as part of a well-established multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive diabetes, endocrine and general medical services, with strong links to community care and an active research portfolio.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-led care for general medical emergencies, including on-call duties and post-take ward rounds.
• Deliver specialist Diabetes and Endocrinology outpatient clinics, alongside general medical clinics.
• Manage and review inpatients under the care of diabetes, endocrinology, and general medicine.
• Provide specialist advice to other clinical teams across the hospital.
• Work closely with primary care and community services to enhance diabetes care pathways.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, including specialist clinics and governance forums.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, appraisal, CPD and service improvement initiatives.
• Teach and supervise medical students and doctors in training.
• Support and contribute to research activity, including clinical trials and investigator-led studies
• Participate in service management, leadership and guideline development.

Specialty Services

• Comprehensive diabetes services, including antenatal, foot, renal, insulin pump, Type 1, young persons and complication clinics
• Endocrinology services, including metabolic bone disease, dynamic endocrine testing and MDT-led care
• Inpatient diabetes and endocrine consultation service
• Strong multidisciplinary support from specialist nurses, dietitians, podiatrists and research staff

Person Specification

Essential

• MRCP (UK) or equivalent
• SCE in Diabetes & Endocrinology
• Complete GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months at interview) via CCT or CESR
• Minimum 1 year NHS experience
• Broad clinical experience in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and governance
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD / MSc / PhD)
• Research experience and publications
• Experience in clinical trials
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Management or leadership training

Additional Information

• Job planning will follow the Consultant Contract (England)
• Opportunities to develop subspecialty interests aligned with service needs
• Supportive environment for research, teaching and professional development
• Flexible approach to SPA activities in line with revalidation and service requirements