Locum Consultant in Endocrinology with G(I)M

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is inviting applications for a Locum Consultant in Endocrinology and General Medicine at a prestigious hospital in Cambridge. This role offers the chance to contribute to a renowned thyroid service and engage in teaching while working in a collaborative biomedical environment. The position is fixed-term for 6 months, ideal for candidates with a strong background in endocrinology and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have GMC registration and ideally a CCT in Diabetes and Endocrinology.
• Skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Offer expert clinical opinion on endocrine disorders.
• Involved in teaching and training junior staff.
• Contribute to inpatient duties and collaborate with research institutes.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Professionalism

Commitment to Clinical Governance

Education

CCT in Diabetes and Endocrinology

Full GMC registration

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant in Endocrinology and General (Internal) Medicine at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Addenbrooke's Hospital). This post is available for 6 months in the first instance.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in the development and expansion of our nationally and internationally recognised thyroid service and also to contribute to other areas of endocrine practice spanning outpatient and inpatient activities. 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

The successful applicant will be able to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of endocrine disorders and will be involved in teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and other healthcare professionals.

Working on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus also offers unrivalled opportunity to collaborate with Cambridge University and other local research institutes and pharmaceutical companies, as the campus continues its rapid expansion and consolidates its position as one of Europe's leading centres of biomedical research.

You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Diabetes and Endocrinology with G(I)M 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.

About us

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.

Details Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

180-LOCON-5108

Job locations

Addenbrookes Hospitals

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

Job description Job responsibilities

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Job description Job responsibilities

Please use the following sentence unless you would like to add any further specific duties of the post that are not mentioned in the box above: 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 Essential

• 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

Person Specification Shortlistable Essential

• 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

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospitals

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospitals

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

Employer's website

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