Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Substantive Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology. This is a part-time post (0.7 WTE) based at Bristol Royal Infirmary with one day per week at Weston General Hospital.

The role offers exposure to specialist services within a busy academic hospital and entails cross-site working across Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. Applicants must have GMC registration and either hold a CCT or be within twelve months of achieving CCT at interview, with a

Qualifications

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology.
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
• Evidence of a special interest and expertise in parathyroid, calcium and metabolic bone disorders.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will be based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary but will also deliver 1 day at Weston General Hospital per week.
• Deliver across multiple Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites as needed.
• Provide specialist diabetes and endocrinology services within a teaching hospital.

Skills

Diabetes & Endocrinology

GMC registration

Leadership

Education

CCT or near completion

MSc/MD/PhD or equivalent

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

As part of the transition to a Group Clinical Services structure within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, there is an increased expectation of cross-site working.

Although roles will have a designated base, post holders are likely to be required to work across multiple Trust sites in line with service needs. Where this is not included in the initial job plan, any future requirement arising from the departmental restructures will be addressed through the job planning process. Travel time will be taken into consideration in line with contractual expectations.

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust. Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

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Job overview

Job Title: Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology

Hours: 0.7WTE

Job Type: Substantive

Work Location: Bristol Royal Infirmary and Weston General Hospital.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to have the opportunity to be able to appoint a Substantive consultant to join our well-established multi-disciplinary diabetes & endocrinology team. This is a Part-time (7PA) post and will offer exposure to specialist secondary and tertiary diabetes and endocrine services in our dynamic and thriving teaching hospital. Applications from candidates wishing to work less than 7pas are also encouraged to apply. Our Foundation Trust is committed to delivering healthcare, research and teaching of the very highest quality in the appealing, vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Bristol and Weston area.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary but will also deliver 1 day at Weston General Hospital per week.

Applicants must hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or have evidence of being within twelve months of award of CCT or equivalent by the date of interview. The post holder will also have full GMC registration. An application form, person specification, and job description can be found online at NHS jobs.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Candidates should note if successful in being shortlisted, an invite to attend for interview will be sent.

• Full and specialist GMC registration in Diabetes and Endocrinology or
• Within 12 months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview
• Higher academic qualification e.g. MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent.

Experience

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology.
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
• Evidence of a special interest and expertise in parathyroid, calcium and metabolic bone disorders.

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty.
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Skills in management of, parathyroid, calcium and metabolic bone disease
• Broad range of IT skills.

Clinical Governance and Audit

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual governance responsibilities.
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation.
• Positive approach to evidence-based practice
• Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD).

Research

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research.
• Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. MSc, MD, PhD.
• Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers
• Evidence of management training and learning from it.
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise a consultant’s workload.
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership.
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks.
• Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses.

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multiprofessional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions.
• Ability to be a flexible team member.

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations.
• Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
• Trained as a Consultant Appraiser

Other

• Meets professional health requirements.
• Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

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The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

By applying for this post, you are agreeing to Bristol NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

IMPORTANT:

Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.

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.