Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology

NHS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Northampton is seeking a Diabetes and Endocrinology Consultant to join their team. This full-time role involves both inpatient and outpatient care and requires comprehensive expertise in diabetes care and endocrinology. The successful candidate will have a passion for enhancing patient care and must be prepared to participate in the on-call rota. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to teach junior staff and engage in quality improvement.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in outpatient and inpatient work across the Northampton site.
• Demonstrate passion for improving patient experience and outcomes.
• Participate in the acute on-call rota.

Skills

Diabetes care

Endocrinology expertise

General Internal Medicine

Teaching skills

Teamwork

Education

Entry on the GMC Specialist register

Full registration with General Medical Council

MD or PhD

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Diabetes and Endocrinology Consultant teams at the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Applications are invited from candidates with comprehensive experience in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine.

Northampton General Hospital has a well-established diabetes and endocrinology service, operating from a dedicated Diabetes Centre. This is an additional post to augment a young and dynamic diabetes and endocrinology team. The post will include an GIM on call commitment (likely to be based as "hot week in EAU", subject to redesign), joining the existing 24 physicians on the on call rota. The post has 10PAs.

Interview date TBC

Main duties of the job

The role will involve both outpatient and inpatient work across the Northampton site. The successful candidate will demonstrate competencies matching the personal specification and needs to possess existing specialty knowledge and skill set required for the position.We are looking for an individual who is passionate about diabetes and endocrinology care and improving the patient experience and outcomes. Team work and integrated working is a core component of the philosophy of our local service delivery.

The successful appointee will be expected to participate in the acute on-call rota.

About us

**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Details Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

265-7245965

Job locations

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.

Pending Royal College Approval

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.

Pending Royal College Approval

Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential

• Entry on the GMC Specialist register OR CCT date within 6 months of interview date
• Full registration with General Medical Council

Desirable

• MD, PhD or other higher degree
• Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)

TEACHING/AUDIT/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT Essential

• Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
• Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
• Experience of Undergraduate Teaching

Desirable

• Experience in Curriculum development and delivery

MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE Essential

• Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contribution of others.
• Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience

Desirable

• Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Essential

• High level Organisational Skills

Desirable

• Communication Skills

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESEARCH Desirable

• Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National Level
• Research experience relating to quality improvement

Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential

• Entry on the GMC Specialist register OR CCT date within 6 months of interview date
• Full registration with General Medical Council

Desirable

• MD, PhD or other higher degree
• Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)

TEACHING/AUDIT/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT Essential

• Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
• Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
• Experience of Undergraduate Teaching

Desirable

• Experience in Curriculum development and delivery

MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE Essential

• Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contribution of others.
• Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience

Desirable

• Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Essential

• High level Organisational Skills

Desirable

• Communication Skills

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESEARCH Desirable

• Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National Level
• Research experience relating to quality improvement

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)