Consultant - Diabetes and Endocrinology | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare facility in Basildon is seeking a passionate Consultant to join their Diabetes and Endocrine team. This role involves managing both inpatient and outpatient settings, focusing on specialist diabetic foot care and antenatal diabetes. Candidates should have a commitment to high-quality patient-centred care and an interest in developing a range of diabetes clinics. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in patient health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in specialist diabetic foot care.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Active role in developing outpatient diabetes clinics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop a range of sub-specialty outpatient diabetes clinics.
• Manage inpatient care on the diabetes ward.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and collaborative working.

Skills

Specialist diabetic foot care

Antenatal diabetes

Patient-centred care

Job description

Consultant – Diabetes & Endocrine Team

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 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

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.

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.

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

We look forward to your application.

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026