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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology to join a growing team of consultants in Northern Ireland. This post supports the continued development and expansion of diabetes and endocrine services, with a strong focus on outpatient delivery alongside inpatient general medical responsibilities.

The role offers opportunities to develop specialist interests, particularly in diabetes foot and maternity services, with flexibility to accommodate additional subspecialty clinics. The post holder will also contribute to the General Internal Medicine on-call rota and ward-based care, operating within a structured ward / non-ward rotational model.
 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality consultant-led care in Diabetes, Endocrinology, and General Internal Medicine.
• Participate in a rotational model of ward-based care and outpatient speciality delivery.
• Provide consultant-led inpatient management for patients admitted with diabetes and endocrine-related conditions.
• Deliver outpatient clinics, including new patient, follow-up, and speciality clinics.
• Contribute to the development and expansion of specialist services, particularly diabetes foot care and diabetes maternity care.
• Participate in the acute medical on-call rota, including post-take ward rounds and emergency assessment support.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision of junior medical staff and trainees.
• Maintain high standards of documentation, patient safety, and clinical governance.

Audit, Education & Governance

• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, appraisal, and revalidation activities.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and departmental teaching programmes.
• Attend departmental governance meetings and multidisciplinary case reviews.
• Engage in continuous professional development in line with Royal College guidance.

Service Development & Management

• Support service redesign and pathway development in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Promote evidence-based practice and innovation in service delivery.
• Participate in job planning and operational service discussions.

 

Person Specification

Qualifications & Registration

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCP or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• CCT in Diabetes & Endocrinology (or within 6 months of award), or equivalent via portfolio pathway for non-UK trained applicants.
• Complete registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise.

Desirable

• MD / PhD or equivalent higher degree.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive training and experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology within an accredited training programme.
• Experience in General Internal Medicine at consultant level or equivalent.
• Participation in clinical audit and quality improvement.
• Experience in undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching.
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice.
• Minimum 1 year of NHS experience.

Desirable

• Experience in diabetes foot services or diabetes maternity services.
• Evidence of service development activity.
• Research experience and publications.
• Higher education teaching qualification.

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Strong multidisciplinary teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to partnership working and patient-centred care.
• Interest in education and supervision.
• Ability to manage complex clinical workloads.

Desirable

• Leadership or management development experience.

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