Locum Consultant in Endocrinology/General Internal Medicine

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Locum Consultant in Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine. The post is a fixed-term contract for 6 months, full-time (10 sessions per week), based at Addenbrooke's in Cambridge.

GMC registration and CCT in Diabetes/Endocrinology with General Internal Medicine are expected, with visa/english language requirements as applicable.

Qualifications

• GMC consultant level registration or eligibility to practice in the UK.
• Must have or be within six months of award of CCT at interview.

Responsibilities

• Deliver endocrine and general internal medicine assessment and management.

Education

CCT in Diabetes and Endocrinology with General Internal Medicine

GMC registration

Job description

Locum Consultant in Endocrinology/General Internal Medicine

Consultant

Main area Diabetes and Endocrinology Grade Consultant Contract 6 months (Fixed Term) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 180-LOCON-5533

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospitals Town Cambridge Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 13/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant in Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This post is available to start from as soon as possible until 31 March 2027.

The successful candidate will play a significant role in the delivery of our nationally and internationally recognised thyroid service and the appointee will have the opportunity to contribute to other areas of endocrine practice including outpatient and inpatient endocrine practice. The appointee will be expected to contribute to in-patient duties, which includes some general medical patients, but not to the general medical on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

Applications are sought for one full-time Locum Consultant post in Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We anticipate moving forward with a permanent full-time appointment in the near future.

You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Diabetes and Endocrinology with General Internal Medicine (or equivalent) or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.

Working for our organisation

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As part of our commitment to supporting the medical workforce in the part they play in delivering an excellent caring service to patients, all newly appointed Consultants attend our five-day Consultant Development programme within a year of joining the Trust. Leadership is a key requirement of doctors’ professional work, and this innovative programme is designed to support Consultants to hone the leadership and management skills they need to succeed at CUH.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person specification

Shortlistable

• Questions
• Standards
• Professionalism
• Clinical Skills
• Specialty Specific Skills related to the post
• Commitment to Clinical Governance/Improving quality of patient care
• Communication Skills
• Personal Skills
• Understanding of the NHS
• Commitment to ongoing Professional Development

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Name Professor Mark Gurnell Job title Clinical Lead for Endocrinology Telephone number 1223 586922 Additional information

Informal enquiries about these posts should be addressed to Professor Mark Gurnell, Clinical Lead for Endocrinology, Dr Ruth Casey, Consultant Endocrinologist, by calling 01223 586922/ 586908/ 256789.