Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Locum Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Consultant to join our established team of Diabetes and Endocrinology specialists, providing high-quality, patient-centred care across North and Mid Hampshire. The successful candidate will join a department of experienced consultants and a growing multidisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery and development of both inpatient and outpatient Diabetes and Endocrinology services.
This is an excellent opportunity for a consultant looking to work within a forward-thinking organisation that is committed to innovation, service development, research, education and delivering outstanding patient care. Hampshire Hospitals is undergoing an exciting period of transformation as part of the Hampshire Together programme and the development of future healthcare services across the region.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide consultant leadership across Diabetes and Endocrinology services, supporting:
- Specialist inpatient Diabetes and Endocrinology care
- General medical ward support within a 25-bedded medical ward
- Triage of referrals and Advice & Guidance requests
- Inpatient Diabetes and Endocrine reviews
- Specialist outpatient clinics in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Diabetic Foot services
- Multidisciplinary team working alongside specialist nurses, dietitians, resident doctors and wider healthcare professionals
- Teaching, training and supervision of junior medical staff
- Clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives
There are opportunities to further develop specialist interests including:
- Young adult and transition services
- Insulin pump therapy
- Community integration programmes
- Sub-specialty endocrinology services
- Research and innovation projects
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Locum Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology will provide specialist clinical leadership and high-quality care across Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, working primarily at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital whilst supporting services across Winchester, Andover and community sites. The post holder will join an established team of consultants delivering inpatient and outpatient Diabetes and Endocrinology services, alongside support for General Internal Medicine. Responsibilities include consultant-led ward rounds, management of a 25-bedded medical ward, triage of referrals, provision of Advice and Guidance, and specialist review of inpatient Diabetes and Endocrine patients. The role includes regular outpatient clinics in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Diabetic Foot services, working closely with specialist nurses, dietitians and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated, patient-centred care. The successful candidate will contribute to service development, quality improvement, clinical governance, audit and research activities, ensuring services remain aligned with national standards and best practice. The post holder will also play an active role in teaching, training and supervision of resident doctors and other healthcare professionals, supporting the Trust’s commitment to education and workforce development. Opportunities exist to further develop specialist interests, including insulin pump services, transition care, community integration and subspecialty endocrinology, while contributing to the future growth and transformation of Diabetes and Endocrinology services across the Trust.
Person specification
Clinical Skills and Ability
Essential
- • Provide a good standard of clinical care
- • Maintain good medical practices
- • Respect the rights and maintain trust of patients
- • Willingness to contribute to education of trainees and colleagues
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- • Entry onto GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview
- • MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- • Completed UK training programme in Diabetes/ Endocrinology
- • Previous NHS Experience
Research and Teaching Skills
Essential
- • Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- • Awareness of current Diabetes and Endocrinology initiatives and developments
- • Recent relevant clinical teaching experience within medical and allied disciplines
Desirable
- • Participation in research
- • Formal training in clinical supervision of junior doctors
- • Formal training in educational supervision of junior doctors
Clinical Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- • Broad experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology
- • Able to look after Diabetes, Endocrinology and general medical in-patients.
- • Evidence of research and audit
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This advert is for Locum Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology with Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Basingstoke, South East, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Endocrinology and Diabetes role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 pa. The contract type is Fixed term: 8 months (Until 31st March 2027). The application deadline is 04 Aug 2026.
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