Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a substantive Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes. The post offers cross-site working across Bristol sites with a focus on expanding the endocrinology and diabetes service, teaching, research, and clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should have GMC registration, MRCPCH, and be on or within 12 months of the Specialist Register in paediatric endocrinology, with Diabetes SPIN or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration in paediatrics with license to practice in the UK
• MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
• On GMC Specialist Register in paediatric endocrinology OR within 12 months of CCT at interview
• Diabetes SPIN or equivalent or within 6 months of completion
• Valid BLS training
• Higher academic qualification (e.g., MSc/MD/PhD)
• Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on Specialist Register at application
• Endocrine paediatric subspeciality training or equivalent to fit departmental needs

Responsibilities

• Join the expanding endocrinology and diabetes service and develop a subspecialty interest
• Provide tertiary paediatric endocrinology coverage for the region
• Contribute to teaching and training of trainees and specialty grid learners
• Engage in research, audits and service development in a multidisciplinary team
• Support cross-site collaboration across Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

English skills

Teaching

Research & Audit

Education

GMC registration

MRCPCH

Specialist Register in paediatric endocrinology

Diabetes SPIN or equivalent

BLS training

Higher academic qualification

Portfolio Pathway (CESR) eligibility

Endocrine paediatric subspeciality training

Job description

Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

As part of the transition to a Group Clinical Services structure within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, there is an increased expectation of cross-site working.

Although roles will have a designated base, post holders are likely to be required to work across multiple Trust sites in line with service needs. Where this is not included in the initial job plan, any future requirement arising from the departmental restructures will be addressed through the job planning process. Travel time will be taken into consideration in line with contractual expectations.

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

This post is a substantive post which is replacement post and will join the existing Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes team. This team will consist of 5.6 NHS Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Consultants (Dr Liz Crowne, Clinical Lead and lead for Endocrinology services; Dr Dinesh Giri lead for Obesity services; Dr Toby Candler lead for Complex Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Endocrine Bone, and Dr Sumana Chatterjee co-lead for diabetes, and one University of Bristol clinical academic colleague, Professor Julian Shield and 2 Consultant Paediatricians with interests in diabetes (Dr Ann Eggers and Dr Pippa Bowen), all based at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Main duties of the job

The post will join the expanding endocrinology and diabetes servicesand be encouraged to develop a subspeciality interest in line with the team interests. The team provides a tertiary service in Paediatric Endocrinology to the whole of the Southwest Region and parts of Wiltshire with a referral population of approximately 1 million children, and diabetes to Bristol, Weston and North Somerset. The department is actively involved in clinical research and teaching trainees, including specialty grid training. It works as a multidisciplinary unit. Applicants should have a CCT or equivalent in Paediatric Endocrinology, Diabetes SPIN or equivalent or be within six months of achieving this at the date of interview or be listed on the GMC’s specialist register.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of the position

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

• Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
• On the GMC’s Specialist Register in paediatric endocrinology OR within 12 months of CCT at time of scheduled interview.
• Note: Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application
• Diabetes Spin or equivalent or within 6 months of completion
• Valid BLS training
• Higher academic qualification
• Note in some countries The MD use the primary medical degree, not ap postgraduate qualification
• Endocrine paediatric speciality training or another sub-speciality interest to fit in with departmental requirements

Experience

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
• Approved Grid training in paediatric endocrinology or equivalent
• Diabetes SPIN or equivalent, Diabetes technology
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Wider experience, research, and training, in providing subspecialty service
• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy
• Valid APLS and NLS (this may be mandatory for some posts).

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
• Meets the requirements of the GMC’s ‘Good Medical Practice’
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Broad range of IT skills
• Knowledge of risk management, annual job planning, appraisal review process, etc.

Clinical Governance and Audit

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participationPositive approach to evidence based practice
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

Teaching and Training

• Experience of teaching medical students.
• Experience of supervising trainees
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
• Formal teaching qualification

Research

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Evidence of peer review research papers
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit/QI project, understanding the role of these in improving the medical practice
• Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence, so as to improve clinical outcomes
• Evidence of peer reviewed research papers
• Evidence of ability to write abstracts for submission to conferences
• Presentations at national/international meetings
• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS.
• Understanding of management issues including medical management, clinical governance, service planning, and quality improvement
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexible Approach
• Caring attitude to patients, carers and colleagues
• Demonstrates the 4 Trust Values
• Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses
• Evidence of leadership attributes and experience
• Evidence of motivational skills

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

• Evidence of multi -disciplinary team working
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, their relatives, colleagues, managers, other agencies, and staff at all levels
• Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Trained as a Consultant Appraiser

Other

• Meets professional health requirements
• Able to fulfil all of the duties of the post, including on-call commitments and travel requirements.
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS and required immigration status.
• Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
• If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
• The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
• By applying for this post, you are agreeing to Bristol NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

IMPORTANT:

Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.