Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care for children with endocrine and metabolic disorders, work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and engage in both clinical services and research initiatives. This full-time position offers a salary range of £109,725 to £145,478 per year, and involvement in key national specialist services focused on innovative healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable written and spoken English competence suitable for effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• CCT date must be within 6 months of interview or have a valid equivalent.
• Experience in research and audit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care through face-to-face and virtual clinics.
• Participate in national specialist service clinics.
• Support and facilitate clinical research within the Endocrinology and Diabetes department.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Education

Medical Degree from a recognised University

CCT in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes

MRCPCH

Job description

Job Summary

The primary purpose of this post is to support the delivery of comprehensive care for children with endocrine, diabetes, and metabolic bone disorders, including specialised NHSE‑funded services for Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Hypophosphatasia across both inpatient and outpatient settings. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a well‑established multidisciplinary team, contributing to Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Services and engaging across the department’s endocrinology sub‑specialties. The department is committed to innovation and continual improvement, ensuring services remain at the highest standards in Europe.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care through face‑to‑face and virtual clinics, ensuring services are accessible and patient‑centred.
• Participate in national specialist services, including Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Hypophosphatasia clinics, collaborating with two consultant colleagues.
• Contribute to the care of patients with rare endocrine conditions, rare tumours, and CHARGE syndrome clinics, and support general endocrine and transition clinics for age‑appropriate care.
• Work in the multidisciplinary diabetes team, attending MDT meetings and collaborating on the management of children with metabolic bone disease and Type 1/2 diabetes.
• Deliver outreach clinics for metabolic bone disease within the supra‑regional service and for peripheral endocrine outreach across the network.
• Engage in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, mentoring and supervising postgraduate staff.
• Support and facilitate clinical research within the Endocrinology and Diabetes department, contributing to recruiting for ongoing trials and portfolio studies.
• Actively engage in the Trust’s Clinical Governance framework, audit personal practice, and meet Continuing Medical Education requirements.
• Provide on‑call support (1:6.5 WTE) for tertiary endocrinology and diabetes, including inpatient wards and regional DGH services.

Details

• Date posted: 19 December 2025
• Grade: Consultant
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full time
• Reference number: 284-7665508-BC-KF-25

Job Location

Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6NH

Qualifications (Essential)

• Medical Degree from a recognised University
• CCT in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes or equivalent tertiary training in Paediatrics and Endocrinology and Diabetes as defined by BSPED standards (or equivalent experience)
• MRCPCH
• Child protection Level 3 training
• Basic Life Support

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Higher Degree (MD, DPhil, Masters, MPhil, PhD, etc.)
• Experience in Metabolic bone and OI service
• APLS

Eligibility (Essential)

• Full GMC registration
• Entry on the GMC specialist Register via CCT in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes (or recognised equivalent); CCT date must be within 6 months of interview, or CESR/Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the Register at application and demonstrate equivalent competence
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards and Good Medical Practice
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK

Research & Training (Essential)

• Significant experience to support undergraduate learning
• Supportive attitude
• Willing collaborator
• Experience in research and audit
• Good track record in Clinical or Translational research
• First or last author scientific publications

Research & Training (Desirable)

• GCP training
• Attendance at Training the Trainers teaching course

Language Skills (Essential)

• Demonstrable written and spoken English competence suitable for effective communication with patients and colleagues
• Understanding of the importance of communication within a clinical setting

Personal Skills & Attributes (Essential)

• Judgement – capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective
• Problem Solving – analytical, flexible, with a range of approaches
• Situation Awareness – ability to monitor and anticipate rapidly changing situations
• Decision Making – effective judgement and decision‑making skills
• Leadership and Team Involvement – effective teamwork and leadership where appropriate
• Organisation and Planning – managing time, prioritising workload, and effective use of information systems
• Career Objectives – clear understanding of current career pathway

Personal Skills & Attributes (Desirable)

• Knowledge of wider health debate and NHS structures, and current media issues
• Ability to modify behaviour to suit situation and audience
• Attendance at management training course

Other Requirements (Essential)

• Professional Integrity – responsibility, respect for rights, ethical principles, safety, confidentiality, and patient advocacy
• Professional Attitude – reliability, self‑awareness, motivation, dedication, positivity, flexibility, innovation, methodical approach, and approachability
• Ability to fulfil all post duties, including on‑call commitments, travel, satisfactory DBS, and required immigration status

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Applications are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disability Checks submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship (Skilled Worker)

Applicants requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Further information is available via NHS Careers resources.

Employer Details

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham, B4 6NH

Website: https://bwc.nhs.uk/

Diversity Statement

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work, promoting inclusion, diversity and equality, and encouraging applications from all areas of the community who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.