Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology

NHS; Taunton; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned center in Somerset as a Consultant specializing in Diabetes and Endocrinology. Lead a dedicated team, manage specialized clinics, engage in teaching and research, and help shape integrated healthcare. Enjoy flexible working, NHS pension, and generous leave within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card for discounts

Qualifications

• Entry on Specialist Register with CCT in Endocrinology and Diabetes required within 6 months of interview.
• Considerable experience in diabetes and endocrinology in a UK setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist diagnosis, treatment, and care to patients with complex diabetes.
• Lead outpatient and inpatient services.
• Engage in teaching and supervising junior doctors.

Skills

Clinical diagnosis

Patient care

Leadership

Education

CCT in Endocrinology and Diabetes

MRCP(UK) or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Join our dedicated team at Musgrove Park Hospital, a renowned center for Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism in Somerset. We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Consultant to lead, innovate, and expand our comprehensive specialist services. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a specialty interest in areas such as advanced diabetes technology (hybrid closed loops), weight management, endocrinology, and transition care for young adults.

You'll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality patient care while participating in innovative research and shaping the future of integrated healthcare across Somerset.

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist diagnosis, treatment, and care to patients with complex diabetes, endocrinology, and obesity issues.

Lead outpatient and inpatient services, working alongside experienced colleagues and a forward-thinking multidisciplinary team.

Develop and manage specialist clinics in advanced diabetes technology, obesity, or areas of interest.

Contribute to the acute medical on-call rota (1:20), supporting a 51-bed acute medical unit and 29-bed inpatient ward.

Engage in teaching, training, and supervising junior doctors, medical students, and allied healthcare professionals.

Participate in and lead clinical research, audits, and service development projects.

Collaborate with regional and national centers, including the National Hospital for Neurosurgery in London and the neuroendocrine tumor service in Bristol.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year YC72

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-MED-MED-2169

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

Job description Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive understanding of the specific duties and responsibilities associated with this role, please refer to the full job description

Job description Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive understanding of the specific duties and responsibilities associated with this role, please refer to the full job description

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Entry on Specialist Register with CCT in Endocrinology and Diabetes within 6 months of date of interview for this post.
• CCT in G(I)M
• MRCP(UK) or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience in formal research fellowship leading to a higher degree (MD/PhD)

Experience Essential

• Considerable experience in diabetes and endocrinology in a UK setting

Desirable

• Experience in medical and surgical treatment of obesity.

Additional Criteria Essential

• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical diagnosis and care of patients
• Evidence of participation in clinic audit
• Evidence of ability to mentor staff, both medical and nursing
• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibly in written and spoken English
• Ability to take a lead in developing/managing a clinical area
• Ability to practice evidence-based medicine

Desirable

• Interest in research

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Entry on Specialist Register with CCT in Endocrinology and Diabetes within 6 months of date of interview for this post.
• CCT in G(I)M
• MRCP(UK) or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience in formal research fellowship leading to a higher degree (MD/PhD)

Experience Essential

• Considerable experience in diabetes and endocrinology in a UK setting

Desirable

• Experience in medical and surgical treatment of obesity.

Additional Criteria Essential

• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical diagnosis and care of patients
• Evidence of participation in clinic audit
• Evidence of ability to mentor staff, both medical and nursing
• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibly in written and spoken English
• Ability to take a lead in developing/managing a clinical area
• Ability to practice evidence-based medicine

Desirable

• Interest in research

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)