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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Physician in Diabetes and Endocrinology to join a dynamic and forward-thinking department in the North West Region.

This is an excellent time to join a growing and innovative service that provides a full range of diabetes and endocrine care across inpatient and outpatient settings. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with consultant colleagues and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care and help shape the future of diabetes and endocrine services in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for inpatient diabetes and endocrinology care, including ward-based management and speciality referrals.
• Run outpatient clinics for general endocrinology and complex diabetes cases.
• Participate in the acute medical on-call rota, contributing to the wider acute medical service.
• Support service development, clinical audit, and quality improvement initiatives
• Supervise and teach medical trainees, students, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement of diabetes technology and endocrine services.
• Collaborate with regional centres for subspecialty interests such as adrenal, pituitary, and renal-endocrine disorders.

Professional Development and Service Innovation

This post offers significant opportunities for professional growth, including:

• Development of subspecialty interests such as diabetes technology, inpatient diabetes, or complex endocrine disorders
• Active support for research and clinical trials through an established Research & Development department
• Opportunities to engage in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, working closely with regional universities
• Participation in structured appraisal, revalidation, and mentorship programmes
• Support for CPD, study leave, and leadership development

Contract and Working Arrangements

• Contract Type: Permanent or fixed-term (12 months initially)
• Programmed Activities: 10 PAs (8.0 DCC + 2.0 SPA; may vary by agreement)
• On-call Commitment: 1:24 weekday / 1:8 weekend (subject to service requirements)
• Minimum Requirement: 1 year of NHS experience
• Flexible working arrangements and job-share options will be considered.

Person Specification

Essential

• Complete GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
• Demonstrable experience managing both inpatient and outpatient diabetes and endocrine patients
• Proven ability to supervise, teach, and mentor junior medical staff
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and service development
• Excellent communication, leadership, and teamworking skills

Desirable

• MD, PhD, or other postgraduate academic qualification
• Evidence of research activity and peer-reviewed publications
• Experience developing subspecialty interests (e.g., pituitary, adrenal, diabetes technology)
• Management or leadership training

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