Consultant - Diabetes and Endocrinology

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology to join its dynamic team at Basildon Hospital. The role involves developing outpatient clinics and managing inpatient care, emphasizing collaborative work and patient-centered approaches. Suitable candidates will hold a Full MRCP (UK) and have a higher degree in medicine. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 per annum, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Clinical training equivalent to gaining UK CCT.
• Evidence of presentations or papers in Diabetes and Endocrinology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop outpatient diabetes clinics.
• Manage inpatient care on diabetes and endocrinology ward.
• Participation in multidisciplinary meetings and collaborative work.

Skills

Passionate about patient-centered care

Strong interest in diabetic foot care

Effective communication skills

Collaborative working

Education

Full MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Higher degree in medicine (e.g. MD, PhD)

Job description

Go back Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant - Diabetes and Endocrinology

The closing date is 26 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated 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 will 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

About us

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.

Person Specification

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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)