Specialist Doctor in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Manchester is looking for a Specialist Doctor in Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes. The role involves providing comprehensive care for children, managing endocrine disorders, and being part of a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should hold relevant qualifications and have substantial experience in the field. This position offers opportunities for clinical leadership and participation in cutting-edge patient care initiatives within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience (>3 years) in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes.
• Experience in the management of babies with congenital hyperinsulinism.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and inpatient care for children with endocrine and diabetes disorders.
• Participate in the consultant on-call rota (1 in 8).
• Contribute to service improvement and teaching.

Skills

High-level clinical skills in paediatric endocrine and diabetes care

Excellent communication and team-working skills

Teaching skills at undergraduate and postgraduate level

Leadership skills appropriate to Specialist Grade

Education

MBChB or equivalent

Full GMC registration with licence to practise

MRCPCH or equivalent higher qualification

Job description

Go back Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Doctor in Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes

The closing date is 27 January 2026

This is a substantive Specialist Grade Doctor post (8.75 PAs per week) in Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will work as an autonomous senior clinician within the multidisciplinary team. They will provide outpatient and inpatient care for children with endocrine and diabetes disorders, participate in the consultant on‑call rota (1 in 8), contribute to service improvement, governance and teaching, and support specialist clinics including growth, adrenal, diabetes and transition.

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi‑speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxfordிஷ\? Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career. With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.

We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and cutting‑edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.

If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• MBChB or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• MRCPCH or equivalent higher qualification

Experience

• Substantial experience (>3 years) in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes
• Experience in the management of babies with congenital hyperinsulinism
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of audit or quality improvement
• Experience of transition and tertiary specialist clinics

Skills and Competencies

• High‑level clinical skills in paediatric endocrine and diabetes care
• Ability to work autonomously within defined scope
• Excellent communication and team‑working skills
• Teaching skills at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Leadership skills appropriate to Specialist Grade

Other

• Commitment to CPD and Trust values
• Participation in 1 in 8 endocrine on‑call rota
• Ability to work across RMCH and Trafford sites if Ferd?

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.

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