Temp Consultant Physician General Internal Medicine Special Interest in Endocrinology

Woodston Personnel Ltd.; Newcastle West; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodston Personnel Ltd. seeks a Consultant Physician in General Internal Medicine with a Special Interest in Endocrinology to join the clinical team. The post focuses on acute medical care and developing endocrine outpatient services, with leadership in pathways and education.

The role includes overseeing inpatient management, teaching, audits, and contributing to research in Endocrinology and Diabetes.

Qualifications

• Full registration on the Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine and Endocrinology/Diabetes or within 6 months of eligibility.
• Completion of a recognized Higher Specialist Training program in GIM and Endocrinology.
• Current Advanced Life Support (ALS/ACLS) certification.
• Proven clinical expertise in acute unselected medical takes and complex endocrine outpatient management.

Responsibilities

• Lead inpatient care on acute medical wards and participate in the on-call rota.
• Provide specialist outpatient clinics covering general endocrinology, thyroid disorders, adrenal/pituitary pathology, calcium metabolic disorders, and complex diabetes.
• Offer specialist consultation and inpatient liaising to ED, ICU, surgical teams, and regional specialties.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including diabetes and endocrine nurses, dietitians, and biochemists.

Skills

General Internal Medicine

Endocrinology & Diabetes Mellitus

Leadership

Medical Education

Education

Higher Specialist Training in GIM

Higher Specialist Training in Endocrinology

Job description

We are seeking an outstanding and motivated Consultant Physician in General Internal Medicine (GIM) with a Special Interest in Endocrinology to join our expanding clinical team.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to deliver comprehensive acute and general medical care alongside developing specialist outpatient services in Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus. The successful candidate will play a central role in driving high-quality inpatient management, shaping local endocrine pathways, and contributing to medical education and clinical research.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• General Internal Medicine: Lead inpatient care on acute medical wards, participate in the acute medical intake/take on-call rota, and perform daily consultant-led multidisciplinary ward rounds.

• Specialist Endocrinology: Provide expert consultant-led outpatient clinics covering general endocrinology, thyroid disorders, adrenal/pituitary pathology, calcium metabolic disorders, and complex diabetes.

• Consultation & Liaison: Provide specialist advice and inpatient consults to the Emergency Department, ICU, surgical teams, and referring regional specialties.

• Multidisciplinary Leadership: Collaborate closely with diabetes specialist nurses, endocrine nurses, dietitians, clinical biochemists, and endocrine surgeons.

Teaching, Audit & Governance

• Supervise, mentor, and assess trainees, registrars, and medical students.

• Lead and support clinical audits, service development projects, and quality improvement (QI) initiatives within GIM and Endocrinology.

• Participate in departmental clinical governance, morbidity and mortality reviews, and risk management activities

Essential Requirements

• Professional Registration: Full registration on the Specialist Register of the relevant Medical Council / GMC in both General Internal Medicine and Endocrinology & Diabetes Mellitus (or be within 6 months of CCT / CSD eligibility).

• Higher Specialist Training: Completion of a recognized Higher Specialist Training program in GIM and Endocrinology.

• Certifications: Current Advanced Life Support (ALS / ACLS) certification.

• Clinical Experience: Proven clinical expertise in acute unselected medical takes and complex endocrine outpatient management.

Desirable Attributes

• Higher academic degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent) or active research portfolio in Endocrinology/Diabetes.

• Subspecialty expertise in areas such as neuroendocrinology, reproductive endocrinology, or thyroid cancer.

• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership, service design, or medical education roles.