Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology to join their team in London. This role involves supporting both inpatient and outpatient services, leading specialized programs, and contributing to teaching and research activities. The successful candidate will be part of a renowned NHS trust known for its commitment to high-quality patient care and innovative practices. This position offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a significant impact in the field of diabetes care. Join a team that values excellence, collaboration, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Eligible for full UK GMC Registration and on GMC Specialist List in Diabetes and Endocrinology.
• Broad experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology and General Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Support inpatient and outpatient services for diabetes patients.
• Lead Young Adult Service and Perioperative Service.

Skills

Diabetes Management

Endocrinology Expertise

Clinical Decision Making

Teaching Skills

Communication Skills

Education

GMC Registration

Specialist List in Diabetes and Endocrinology

Higher Medical Degree

Job description

Job summary

The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the management, fulfill the requirements of its Quality Management System and to contribute to all departmental activities such as journal clubs, audit and teaching as well as the training and supervision of the trainees, undergraduate medical students, counsellors, nurses and other healthcare professionals (clinical time) and supervise clinical research fellows/ trainees and post docs (academic time) across the trust.

CV required for application

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be expected to fully contribute to the administrative, teaching and research activities within the department. All consultants represent the department on various committees within the trust as well as taking responsibility for particular delegated areas according to their interests and availability. The Clinical Director is responsible for delegating these responsibilities.

The appointee will contribute to the teaching of medical students and SpRs and to participate in weekly postgraduate meetings of the Department of Diabetes & Endocrinology as well as audit, governance and training meetings.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

UCL (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Details Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum+London weighting pro rata(On-call Cat B med frequency)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-6253

Job locations

University College London Hospital

Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG

Job description Job responsibilities

The duties of this post is to support the inpatient service with as well as participating in an outpatient service for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and in integrated work with Camden and Islington. There is also a general medical commitment. The successful candidate will lead the Young Adult Service and Perioperative Service.

There are weekly and monthly multidisciplinary meetings with various teams which share special interests.

The appointee will have an overriding duty of care to patients and are expected to comply fully with best practice standards. You have a responsibility to comply with Trust policies for personal and patient safety and for prevention of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI); this includes a requirement for rigorous and consistent compliance with Trust policies for hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment and safe disposal of sharps. Knowledge, skills and behaviour in the workplace should reflect this; at annual appraisal you will be asked about application of practice measures known to be effective in reducing HCAI.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Job description Job responsibilities

The duties of this post is to support the inpatient service with as well as participating in an outpatient service for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and in integrated work with Camden and Islington. There is also a general medical commitment. The successful candidate will lead the Young Adult Service and Perioperative Service.

There are weekly and monthly multidisciplinary meetings with various teams which share special interests.

The appointee will have an overriding duty of care to patients and are expected to comply fully with best practice standards. You have a responsibility to comply with Trust policies for personal and patient safety and for prevention of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI); this includes a requirement for rigorous and consistent compliance with Trust policies for hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment and safe disposal of sharps. Knowledge, skills and behaviour in the workplace should reflect this; at annual appraisal you will be asked about application of practice measures known to be effective in reducing HCAI.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential

• Eligible for full UK GMC Registration
• On GMC Specialist List in Diabetes and Endocrinology or within six months of attaining CCT.
• NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GDC register and Specialist Register in Diabetes and Endocrinology by date of interview

Desirable

• Higher medical degree

Experience Essential

• Broad experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology and General Medicine

Desirable

• Experience in tertiary endocrinology at consultant level

Skills and Abilities Essential

• Confidence in clinical decision making at consultant level.

Desirable

• Special interest in risk factor assessments in Diabetes

Values Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving

Communication Essential

• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
• Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
• Ability to see patients as people, ability to emphathise and work co-operatively with others.

Desirable

• Demonstration of skills as a team member within the specialty.

Personal and People Development Essential

• Evidence of audits in endocrinology General medicine. Confidence in communication and presentations using common IT resources.
• A confident understanding of Research ethics.
• Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training?

Desirable

• Interest in IT resources in clinical management.
• Evidence of leadership and development of clinical services
• Research interest and previous research experience.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by: Essential

• Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
• Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
• Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
• Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.

Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential

• Eligible for full UK GMC Registration
• On GMC Specialist List in Diabetes and Endocrinology or within six months of attaining CCT.
• NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GDC register and Specialist Register in Diabetes and Endocrinology by date of interview

Desirable

• Higher medical degree

Experience Essential

• Broad experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology and General Medicine

Desirable

• Experience in tertiary endocrinology at consultant level

Skills and Abilities Essential

• Confidence in clinical decision making at consultant level.

Desirable

• Special interest in risk factor assessments in Diabetes

Values Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving

Communication Essential

• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
• Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
• Ability to see patients as people, ability to emphathise and work co-operatively with others.

Desirable

• Demonstration of skills as a team member within the specialty.

Personal and People Development Essential

• Evidence of audits in endocrinology General medicine. Confidence in communication and presentations using common IT resources.
• A confident understanding of Research ethics.
• Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training?

Desirable

• Interest in IT resources in clinical management.
• Evidence of leadership and development of clinical services
• Research interest and previous research experience.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by: Essential

• Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
• Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
• Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
• Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.

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

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospital

Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospital

Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG

Employer's website

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