Consultant in Diabetes, Endocrinology and GIM

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chorley is looking for a Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology. The role involves planning and developing services, providing direct patient care, and working within multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must have full GMC registration and significant experience in the specialty. This position offers a competitive salary range and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
• MBBS or equivalent; must be on the Specialist Register.
• Broad experience including significant work in Diabetes and Endocrinology.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop Diabetes and Endocrinology Services for the Directorate.
• Provide input to patients and contribute to multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead coordination of care for patients within Preston and Chorley Hospitals.
• Engage in continuing professional development.
• Develop close links with General Practitioners and local health teams.

Job description

Overview

The unit offers a wide range of specialist diabetes and endocrine services with a strong team-based focus. There are joint specialist clinics (diabetes foot, diabetes pregnancy, endocrine pregnancy, gynaecology endocrine and pituitary clinics) and links with paediatrics, vascular, podiatry, obstetrics, gynaecology, renal and neurosurgical departments. A diabetes centre is on the Chorley and South Ribble site; much outpatient diabetes work at Preston is delivered from the Minerva Centre. The post holder will help develop the local diabetes and endocrine service, with primary/secondary care links and opportunities to develop sub-specialty interests in diabetes and endocrinology.

Responsibilities

• Adopt, with colleagues, an active role in planning, development and delivery of the Diabetes and Endocrinology Services for the Directorate.
• Provide direct input to patients; contribute to multidisciplinary teams; lead coordination of care for patients within Preston and Chorley Hospitals.
• Rotate to cover general medical, diabetes and endocrine inpatients on Brindle Ward; participate in General Medicine on-call service as indicated in the job plan.
• Maintain high professional standards of clinical care and engage in continuing professional development.
• Develop close links with General Practitioners and the Lancashire & South Cumbria Team; develop specialist elements of the service reflecting priorities within available resources.
• Work with Foundation, GP and Internal Medical Trainees, and Specialty Trainees in diabetes/endocrinology; participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as applicable.

About us

The Directorate actively supports undergraduate medical education and has a dedicated Diabetes Specialist Team and access to a full range of dynamic endocrine tests. There are strong links with paediatrics, vascular, podiatry, obstetrics, gynaecology, renal and neurosurgical departments. A dedicated Diabetes centre is on the Chorley site, and the Minerva Centre at Preston hosts the outpatient diabetes work. The appointee will have opportunities to engage in undergraduate teaching and a postgraduate teaching programme.

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 438-CA793

Job locations: Chorley Hospital, Preston Road, Chorley, PR7 1PP

Job description and requirements

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/Trust Brochure for further details on:

• What we can offer
• Job Plan/On-call Requirements
• The Team

Informal enquiries and requests to visit the Hospitals are welcome after shortlisting, contact Dr. Geraldine Skailes, Medical Director, and Silas Nicholls, Chief Executive, at 01772 522692.

Qualifications

Essential: Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice; MBBS or equivalent; Substantive posts – must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months).

Desirable: Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc).

Experience

Essential: On specialist register for Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine; broad experience including significant work in area of specialisation.

Desirable: Obtained CCST/CCT through formal training programme.

Management

• Evidence of Clinical Leadership
• Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
• Commitment to working as part of a clinical team
• Ability to relate to other team members and promote good relationships within the team

Disclosures

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order).

Sponsorship and Registration

Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Chorley Hospital, Preston Road, Chorley, PR7 1PP