Consultant in Diabetic Medicine and Endocrinology

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Plymouth

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

3 days ago

About the role

The post holder will join the Diabetes and Endocrinology team as a Consultant Physician, contributing to:

Delivery of high-quality inpatient and outpatient diabetes and endocrine care.

Acute diabetes and endocrine referrals and leadership during specialty take.

General medical care during short stay ward weeks and general medical on-call shifts .

Development of subspecialty interests in alignment with departmental priorities.

Teaching, training and supervision of undergraduates and postgraduate trainees.

Clinical governance, service development, quality improvement and research activity.

The successful applicant will help shape an expanding service at an exciting time of development, particularly as the integrated Weight Management Service evolves.

Key Elements of job plan: 1:8 Specialty Take Week 1:8 Short Stay Ward Week 24-hour General Medical On-Call (non-resident overnight + MRU day shift) Outpatient clinics across diabetes and endocrine subspecialties Community diabetes activity as agreed MDT sessions and admin time 1.5 SPA minimum, with flexibility for additional SPA depending on roles/interests Full PA breakdown will be agreed at job planning and reviewed 6 months after appointment.

Person specification

Essential

Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practise.
CCT (or within 6 months of award at interview) in: Diabetes & Endocrinology, and General Internal Medicine.
MRCP(UK) or equivalent postgraduate medical qualification.
Evidence of up-to-date CPD in accordance with RCP/GMC requirements.
ALS certification (or willingness to obtain shortly after appointment).
Broad and comprehensive training in the investigation and management of diabetes and endocrine disorders (including inpatient emergencies and dynamic endocrine testing).
Experience in managing complex diabetes and endocrine inpatients across medical and surgical specialties.
Demonstrable experience in acute medical care, including senior decision-making.
Experience supervising junior medical staff and working within multidisciplinary teams.
Evidence of participation in clinical audit, quality improvement, and clinical governance.
Understanding of NHS structures, pathways, and the principles of safe, effective, patient-centred care.
Excellent communication skills with patients, carers, colleagues and multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to prioritise, delegate and manage competing clinical demands safely.
Commitment to effective team-working, clinical leadership and collaborative problem-solving.
Ability to deliver high-quality teaching and supervision for medical students and trainees.
Demonstrable ability to make sound clinical judgements under pressure.
Competence in IT systems, electronic patient records and digital communication.

Desirable

Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent).
Postgraduate qualification in medical education, leadership, or clinical research.
Completion of recognised teaching courses (e.g., PGCert, FHEA).
Additional training or certification in diabetes technologies, metabolic medicine, or obesity/weight-management care.
Experience in weight management/bariatric medicine, pre- and post-operative metabolic assessment, or working within Tier 3/Tier 4 pathways.
Experience of delivering or overseeing diabetes technology clinics (pump therapy, CGM, hybrid closed-loop.
Evidence of involvement in research, including publications, presentations or trial recruitment.