Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology

NHS; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dynamic consultant to enhance diabetes and endocrine services in Somerset. This role offers the chance to lead innovative care while collaborating with a skilled team. The successful candidate will manage outpatient clinics, support a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to service development. With a commitment to high-quality care, this position provides a unique opportunity to shape diabetes services in a beautiful region, balancing professional growth with a fulfilling lifestyle amidst stunning countryside and vibrant cities. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include MBBS and MRCP or equivalent.
• Required clinical experience in Diabetes, Endocrinology, and General Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinics and support for endocrine nurse.
• Participate in medical on-call rota and support diabetes inpatient nurses.

Skills

Clinical experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology

General Medicine experience

Acute Medicine experience

Effective communication skills

Ability to lead and develop services

Education

MBBS

MRCP or equivalent

Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic consultant to join a collaborative and innovative team dedicated to delivering high-quality diabetes and endocrine care to the Somerset population. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead and develop services in line with their interests and expertise. This position offers 6 PAs and is based at Yeovil Hospital, alongside other established Consultant posts. The ideal candidate will be prepared to embrace new challenges to expand the service and work collaboratively with a diverse team. Our management team is committed to service development, with regular monthly meetings ensuring strong collaboration between management and consultant colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Outpatient work - The new consultant will provide outpatient clinics, provide cover for the podiatry clinics and contribute to the support for the endocrine nurse running dynamic endocrine tests.

Inpatient work - The new consultant will take part of the medical on call rota (1 in 14 weekdays and weekends, with the option to split weekends). The new consultant will support the other Diabetes and Endocrine Consultants in seeing diabetes and endocrine ward referrals and take a lead role supporting the diabetes inpatient specialist nurses and podiatrist.

To work with the multidisciplinary team to support the development of in-house, county-wide and community diabetes.

To provide cover for colleagues in their absence and to deal with emergencies as the occasion demands.

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development. You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts. We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Date posted

03 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year YC72

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-MED-MED-2126

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS and MRCP or equivalent
• Full GMC registration and hold a license to practice at time of applying.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date) or CESR (evidence that GMC is processing specialist registration prior to interview)

Desirable

• An appropriate higher degree or qualification (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Depth and breadth of clinical experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology
• Depth and breadth of clinical experience in General Medicine and Acute Medicine
• Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department
• Relevant experience of working in the UK NHS

Desirable

• Experience at locum consultant level

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Personal qualities and skills
• Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description
• Ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant
• Ability to lead and develop the service
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies

Desirable

• Knowledge of principles of audit and evidence of involvement in a quality improvement project in the last 2 years.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT

Employer's website: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust