Consultant Endocrine and Diabetes

Medacs Healthcare; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 129,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with weekly payroll

Flexible working options

Consultant support throughout yourPLAC

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare is seeking a GMC-registered Consultant in Diabetes to support NHS services across the Southwest region. The role focuses on consultant-led diabetes care in outpatient and inpatient settings, with collaboration across MDTs and a strong emphasis on patient safety and service development.

You will contribute to clinical governance, supervise trainees, and maintain GMC-compliant records, while benefiting from flexible locum arrangements and dedicated support from Medacs.

Qualifications

• GMC-registered Consultant with diabetes care experience and GMC licence to practise.
• Strong communication within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consultant-led diabetes care across outpatient and inpatient services.
• Assess and manage patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and complex metabolic conditions.
• Support acute diabetes services and inpatient diabetes management.
• Work with diabetes specialist nurses and allied health professionals.
• Contribute to service development and patient management pathways.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor junior doctors and clinical colleagues.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with GMC standards.

Skills

GMC registered

Leadership

Communication

Clinical governance

Tools

NHS systems

Job description

* for more information please contact Nina Deschanel on 01756 702207 // [e-mail] *

Locum

Consultant in Diabetes - UK-Wide Opportunities | Medacs Healthcare

Location: Southwest England

Contract Type: Locum

Job Type: Full time 09:00 - 17:00

Job Summary

We're recruiting a Consultant in Diabetes to support our client in delivering safe, high‑quality diabetes services across both outpatient and inpatient settings. This role suits a locum consultant with at least six months recent NHS experience who can adapt quickly to NHS systems, pathways and multidisciplinary teams.

You'll play an active role in maintaining clinical excellence, supporting service delivery and contributing to the ongoing development of diabetes services.

About You

You're a GMC‑registered Consultant with strong experience in diabetes care. You work confidently within multidisciplinary teams, communicate clearly with patients and colleagues, and are committed to evidence‑based practice, patient safety and continuous improvement.

You're comfortable managing complex diabetes cases and contributing to clinical leadership within the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver consultant‑led diabetes care across outpatient and inpatient services
• Assess and manage patients with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and complex metabolic conditions
• Support acute diabetes services and inpatient diabetes management
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including diabetes specialist nurses and allied health professionals
• Contribute to diabetes service development and patient management pathways
• Participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives
• Supervise and support junior doctors and clinical colleagues
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with GMC and organisational standards
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Minimum six months recent NHS experience
• Experience delivering consultant‑level diabetes services within hospital or specialist settings
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team
• Clinical interest in areas such as diabetes technology, continuous glucose monitoring or insulin pump management
• Experience supporting integrated diabetes care across community and hospital services
• Involvement in service redesign, pathway development or diabetes improvement programmes
• Participation in medical education, mentoring or supervision of trainees
• Contribution to clinical audit, research or quality improvement initiatives within diabetes services

Benefits of Working with Medacs Healthcare

• Competitive pay with weekly payroll
• Flexible working options
• Dedicated Consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to CPD, re-validation support and training resources
• Opportunities across public and private sector services
• Referral bonuses and loyalty rewards

About Medacs Healthcare

Medacs Healthcare has over 30 years' experience supporting consultants across the UK. We work in close partnership with diabetes specialists at every stage of their career, offering expert guidance, flexible opportunities and a recruitment experience built on trust, transparency and care.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.