Job overview
Consultant in: Diabetes and Endocrinology
10 PA Contract
We have an exciting opportunity for a new consultant post in Diabetes and Endocrinology.
The successful candidate will join a friendly, dynamic consultant team who strive to be regional leaders in the delivery of high quality, compassionate, patient-centred, multi-disciplinary care in diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism, including teaching, training and research.
Main duties of the job
This is a 10 PA post with a primary base at The James Cook University Hospital however the post holder will be required to work across the University Hospital Tees Group structure. The post holder will undertake clinics in general diabetes, endocrinology and lipids, including pump and young person’s clinics, foot care and obesity clinics.
There is a 1 in 5.5 Physician of the Week commitment to back of house inpatient care for people with diabetes, endocrine and general medical problems. This entails reviewing patients on the diabetes and endocrine wards each day for 7 days (Monday-Sunday).
There is also a 1:6.5 diabetes and endocrinology on call rota. This is to provide expert advice to other consultants, senior doctors and resident doctors. This usually takes the form of telephone advice and there is not an expectation of hospital attendance during out of hours.
Applicants should possess full GMC registration, MRCP (or equivalent) and either already be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of receiving their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the time of interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Applicant requirements
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCP
- Relevant CCT or equivalent
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist register
- Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques
- GCP Certification
Clinical experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of supervising resident medical staff
Desirable
- Experience of innovative service developments
- Experience (trainee level) of insulin pump management
- Experience (trainee level) of diabetic foot care
Personal attributes
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and relatives
Desirable
- Experience of medical research, basic science and clinical
- IT skills
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS
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This advert is for Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in The James Cook University Hospital, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Endocrinology and Diabetes role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Sep 2026.
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