Job overview
Fixed term: 12 months (End contract 30/06/2027)
Are you an experienced physician in Diabetes and Endocrinology looking for new opportunities for career development?
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is the perfect place for you to succeed.
Join our experienced and innovative team of Consultant Diabetologists and Endocrinologists and other Consultant Physicians in providing excellent services in diabetes and endocrinology and general internal medicine in a state-of-the-art hospital.
You will showcase your experience and develop your skills and confidence under the guidance of an inspiring team. The role is based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, however, cross site working at our acute hospital sites and clinics will be expected.
You will be committed to the development and innovation of our services to provide high-quality clinical care for in-patients on the Diabetes/General Medical ward. You contribute to the development of excellence in clinical practice through research, audit, and participation in clinical and social care governance.
We believe in flexibility and a work/life balance. If you wish to work less than full time, we are happy to consider part time and job share requests.
If you wish to discuss this role or arrange an information meeting, please contact Dr Sidrah Khan, Consultant at [email protected].
Main duties of the job
The job plan is anticipated to contain 10 programmed activities with an approximate split of 8.5 direct clinical care programmed activities (CPA) of Diabetes and Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine and 1.5 PA’s for supporting professional activity (SPA). However, we are willing to accommodate any different number of PAs as the service permits.
Alongside colleagues, you will provide specialist led inpatient and outpatient Diabetes & Endocrine services. This includes ward referrals and supporting the team of trained DSNs.
Your prime clinical responsibility will be accountability for the continuous care of in-patients and outpatients, and as part of this responsibility, a share of the out-of-hours general medical on -call rota arrangements at the Trust.
You will work as an integral part of the Multidisciplinary Trust wide Diabetes network and attend Clinical Governance and Multidisciplinary Team meetings at multiple Trust and external provider sites.
Appropriate standards of care for patients must be a priority as well as appropriate standards of education and training for medical staff in training. Therefore, you will contribute to the teaching of medical students, trainee advanced care practitioners, specialist nurses and participate in weekly postgraduate meetings as well as audit, governance, morbidity and mortality and training meetings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information regarding main responsibilities.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates honesty, commitment and integrity
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with other members/ grades of staff, patients, families, and General Practitioners
- Commitment to multidisciplinary work
- Evidence of involvement in service developments/ planning
- Knowledge of corporate structure of NHS Trusts, the NHS plan and clinical governance
Desirable
- Specific training in communications skills, teaching etc
- Evidence of successful implementation of new working patterns/methods
- Evidence of specific training in management (e.g. courses, practical experience)
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Extensive training and experience in Diabetes & Endocrinology & General Medicine
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to pursue independent research.
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB/MBBS or equivalent MRCP
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Diabetes &Endocrinology/General Internal Medicine: CCT (or equivalent or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview)
Desirable
- Higher qualification (e.g. MD, PhD)
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This advert is for Locum Consultant Physician in Diabetes & Endocrinology with North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust in Peterborough, East of England, 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 Fixed term: 12 months (End contract 30/06/2027). The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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