Consultant - Diabetes and Endocrinology

VerseOne Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Part time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is inviting a part-time Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology to join the Basildon Hospital team. The role focuses on specialist diabetic foot care, antenatal diabetes, and a patient-centred approach across inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will work within a collaborative department, participate in multidisciplinary clinics, and support service development, teaching and research while contributing to high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
• A higher degree in medicine (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent).
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK CCT.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop a broad range of sub-specialty outpatient diabetes clinics.
• Rotational ward cover and inpatient diabetes care on a 27-bed ward.
• Contribute to teaching, research and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Skills

MRCP (UK)

CCT eligibility

Clinical leadership

Education

MD/PhD or equivalent

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the country, following the merger of Mid Essex, Basildon and Southend hospitals in April 2020.

Main area Diabetes and Endocrine Grade Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 8.25 sessions per week (On call GIM rota) Job ref 390-MC-DOM-BA-9420

Site Basildon Town Basildon Salary £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 05/11/2026 23:59

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the onlyacute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated prt time Consultant to join our dynamic Diabetes and Endocrine team at Basildon Hospital!

We’re seeking an enthusiastic clinician with a strong interest in specialist diabetic foot care, antenatal diabetes, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

You’ll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking department that values innovation, shared learning, and teamwork. Our service works closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure holistic, effective, and compassionate care for all patients.

At Basildon Hospital, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where your ideas and expertise will help shape the future of our services. Whether you’re looking to develop a sub-specialty interest, lead service improvements, or contribute to teaching and research, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career.

If you’re a motivated Consultant seeking a fulfilling role within a progressive Trust committed to excellence in patient care — we’d love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

You will play an active role in delivering and developing a broad range of sub-specialty outpatient diabetes clinics, including:

• Diabetic foot
• Insulin Pump / Hybrid Closed-Loop Clinics
• Antenatal Diabetes Clinics
• Multidisciplinary Diabetic Foot-care Clinics
• Complex Diabetes Clinics
• General Endocrine Clinics

You will also be involved in rotational ward cover and will help manage inpatient care on our 27-bed Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine ward, as well as supporting diabetes outliers and our inpatient diabetes team. Additional responsibilities include:

• Weekly schedule of approximately 5 outpatient clinics
• Involvement in antenatal and foot-care ward rounds
• Providing electronic triage, Advice & Guidance, and support across specialties
• Active participation in our established multidisciplinary meetings and collaborative working across departments

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Consultant role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you!

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Qualifications

• Full MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification.
• A higher degree in medicine (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)

Clinical experience

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
• Evidence of presentations or papers in Diabetes and Endocrinology and/or General /Acute Medicine

Communication

• Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate.
• Evidence of involvement in management.

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Dr Ali Rathore Job title Clinical Director for Diabetes and Endocrine Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07719664386