Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our innovative and enthusiastic Diabetes and Endocrinology team. We provide a full range of diabetes and endocrine services including collaboration with the tertiary services provided at NBT: regional Pituitary and Adrenal surgery, Tier 3 Weight management as well as the Vascular Hub.
Applicants are required to be on the specialist register for Diabetes and Endocrinology as well as General Internal Medicine, and have a CCT in both (or equivalent) or be within six months of obtaining it by the interview date.
CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.
There are two vacancies one for 8 PAs and one for 0.9 PAs.
Main duties of the job
This post presents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic department practicing from a newly built, state of the art 800-bed hospital. You will join the existing WTE NHS Consultants providing Diabetes and Endocrinology service to our population of 500,000 in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
We are first and foremost seeking outstanding candidates to join our team. It should be noted that advanced sleep medicine and care of patients with pulmonary hypertension and cystic fibrosis are led by other hospitals in the region and are not services provided at NBT. We are principally looking for new colleagues with the ambition to help us evolve our models of care to deliver outstanding and personally delivered services to our patients.
The postholder will have commitments within the base Acute trust (NBT), Endocrine and Diabetes department at NBT
The appointee will be contractually accountable to the North Bristol NHS Trust for the provision of services. The appointee will be managerially responsible to the Chief Executive through the Clinical Director. All consultants are required to undergo an annual appraisal carried out in accordance with the Trust policy. Consultants are also required to take an active and co-operative approach to their job planning, which will be reviewed on an annual basis by the Clinical Director. The service is led by a specialty lead (Dr Elizabeth Cheyne) supported by a General Manager (Graham Bartlett) & Specialty Manager (Jade Venning)
About Us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Details
Date posted
05 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
339-MED4183-LB
Job locations
Southmead Hospital
Southmead road
Bristol
BS10 5NB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
An indicative job plan is included in the Job Advertisement.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification for the 0.9 PAs role please see the attached Job Description.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification for the 0.8 PAs role please see the attached Person Specification.
The job plan will be reviewed by the Post Holder and Specialty Lead within three months after commencement in post. The exact timetable will be flexible, arranged in discussion with the Specialty Lead.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
An indicative job plan is included in the Job Advertisement.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification for the 0.9 PAs role please see the attached Job Description.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification for the 0.8 PAs role please see the attached Person Specification.
The job plan will be reviewed by the Post Holder and Specialty Lead within three months after commencement in post. The exact timetable will be flexible, arranged in discussion with the Specialty Lead.
Person Specification
Essential
Training & Experience
Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices
Able to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of Diabetic and Endocrine conditions
Desirable
Specialist interests within Diabetes & Endocrinology
Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential
Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
Knowledge of contemporary NHS structure and management issues
Experience in audit project and written up
Knowledge of political context within which we operate.
Desirable
Completion of a general management course
Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
Proven teaching ability.
Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates.
Desirable
Proven track record in research/projects/published papers
Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
Willingness to undertake further research.
Formal training in teaching skills
Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Essential
Other Requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
Ability to work independently as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team. To balance individual requirements against those of the directorate and trust as a whole
Awareness and respect for cultural and religious beliefs
Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team. Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
Person Specification
Essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
Ability to work independently as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team. To balance individual requirements against those of the directorate and trust as a whole
Awareness and respect for cultural and religious beliefs
Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team. Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
North Bristol NHS Trust
Address
Southmead Hospital
Southmead road
Bristol
BS10 5NB
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Employer details
Employer name
North Bristol NHS Trust
Address
Southmead Hospital
Southmead road
Bristol
BS10 5NB
Employer's website
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