Locally Employed Doctor (Higher) - Diabetes (Good Hope Hospital)

NHS; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Sutton Coldfield is seeking a Locally Employed Doctor to provide inpatient care and support for Diabetes and Endocrine specialists. The role involves patient care on ward and participation in outpatient clinics, making it ideal for those planning to specialize in diabetes and endocrinology. A supportive work environment fosters professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Completion of foundation years or equivalent.
• Medical experience at ST1-2 equivalent level.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and high standard of care for general medical patients.
• Provide Diabetes and Endocrine specialist support to inpatient teams.
• Participate in Diabetes and Endocrine outpatient clinics.
• Support junior medical staff and medical students.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC Registration with licence to practice

MRCP

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for the Locally Employed Doctor (Higher) post for Diabetes and Endocrine at the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

The closing date is 12 October 2025

The post will involve providing care for general medical inpatients on ward 8 at Good Hope Hospital and participation in the out of hours on call rota. There will be the opportunity to support Diabetes inpatient ward rounds across the hospital site and exposure to a range of specialist Diabetes and Endocrine outpatient clinics.

Other duties include fielding specialist referrals and providing clinical support and teaching to junior doctors caring for medical inpatients.

The post would particularly suit someone planning to commence training in diabetes and endocrinology.

The post is fixed term for 12 months subject to satisfactory progress, commencing as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

• To ensure a safe and high standard of care for general medical patients on wards
• Provide Diabetes and Endocrine specialist support to other inpatient teams when required
• Participate in Diabetes and Endocrine outpatient clinics
• Provide support to Diabetes Specialist Nurse (DSN) team and relevant Allied Health Professionals (AHP)
• Support learning and development of more junior medical staff and medical students
• Contribute to Diabetes and Endocrine MDTs, board round, audit and medical hot case review meetings

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

Ability to establish good relationships with colleagues in all disciplines and with patients. Have good communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team. Please contact the named consultant for a further discussion about this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
• MRCP

Experience

• Completion of foundation years or equivalent
• Medical experience at ST1-2 equivalent level

Additional Criteria

• Effective communication skills in all disciplines and with patients
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Organised
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for acute medicine
• Evidence of CPD
• Ability to participate fully in rota with some flexibility

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.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust