Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking a Locum Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology for an initial 6-month term. The role involves providing clinical care, supervising registrars, and contributing to innovative research. Ideal candidates should have an MB BS, MRCP, and significant clinical experience in diabetes and endocrinology. This position offers a supportive work environment and is suited for professionals committed to high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Access to research and education opportunities

Work-life balance in a vibrant city

Qualifications

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC and hold a current licence to practice.
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English.
• Experience in clinical audit and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide out-patient clinics in diabetes and endocrinology.
• Contribute to specialist multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Supervise and support specialist registrars and nurses.

Skills

Clinical experience in endocrinology

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

MB BS or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to a leading tertiary centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology? Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant initially for 6 months in Diabetes and Endocrinology to join our friendly and expert team. As part of a department that provides specialist and regional services to a population far beyond Leeds, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality care across a range of complex conditions.

Responsibilities

This post will deliver 10 PAs (including 1.5 SPAs) supporting the Diabetes and Endocrinology team. The post holder will:

• Provide out-patient clinics in diabetes and endocrinology, as per departmental requirements.
• Contribute to specialist multi-disciplinary team meetings where appropriate.
• Contribute to the care of general medical in-patients. The post-holder will form part of a rota whereby they will be working on the ward for 1 week, and then off the wards for 8 weeks, with on-call weekends.
• Contribute to primary care advice and guidance.
• Contribute to supervision and support of specialist registrars and specialist nurses.
• Demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of diabetes. Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.

The successful applicants should hold accreditation in Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent and should be on the Specialist Register.

About us

The department is centralised in the Leeds Centre for Diabetes & Endocrinology, located in the Beckett Wing at St James's University Hospital. Diabetes clinics are hosted within the ground floor of this centre, while most endocrinology clinics operate in a dedicated outpatient suite and day-case unit on Beckett Wing's first floor. Multidisciplinary clinics for thyroid cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, and endocrine late effects of cancer are held in the Leeds Cancer Centre (Bexley Wing). Antenatal diabetes and endocrine clinics are based in the Maternity Unit (Gledhow Wing).

Consultants in diabetes and endocrinology contribute to general medical care for inpatients on Ward J26 in the Chancellor Wing at St James's University Hospital on a 1 in 9 basis. They also participate in the acute medical take, currently on a 1 in 17 basis on weekends. Acute medical wards (J27 and J28) are also based in the Chancellor Wing.

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Job description

Based at the Leeds Centre for Diabetes & Endocrinology, you will also have the chance to contribute to innovative research and education in one of the largest training departments in the country. The department is renowned for its research excellence, and strong links to the University of Leeds, providing an ideal environment for consultants interested in clinical or translational research. With a multidisciplinary approach to care, you will collaborate across specialties, including close links to excellent regional centres of neurosurgery, endocrine surgery, cancer care, antenatal medicine, vascular surgery, and genetics. The department is also dedicated to career development, providing mentoring and support for those who wish to lead or innovate in clinical care, research, or teaching.

Situated in the vibrant city of Leeds, this role offers an excellent work-life balance with access to cultural amenities, excellent schools, and proximity to the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. This is your opportunity to make a significant professional impact while enjoying a supportive and dynamic environment.

Person Specification

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.

Experience

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in endocrinology & diabetes and relevant sub-specialities.
• Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
• Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.

Qualifications

• MB BS (or equivalent) MRCP or equivalent qualification.

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

• Well organised and skilled in good time management.
• Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.

Desirable

• Service Development Experience.
• Attendance on a recognised management course.

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