Overview
It is an exciting time to join our Diabetes & Endocrinology team within the IMPF Division at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which is looking to appoint a consultant physician to work with consultant colleagues and wider multi-disciplinary teams to provide a wide range of diabetes and endocrine services including inpatient diabetes across the Fylde Coast.
Job details
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff. Grade: Consultant. Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full-time. Location: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, Whinney Heys Rd, Blackpool, FY3 8NR. Date posted: 30 September 2025. Reference: 382-DOC104-24-B.
Job responsibilities
The clinical commitments include responsibility for inpatient diabetes and endocrinology care, outpatient clinics, and acute medical on-call commitments. The post-holder will work with colleagues to manage a clinically effective and financially responsible service. They will take part in clinical audit, service evaluation and clinical governance. The post-holder will work with service colleagues to evaluate patient outcomes and respond with appropriate service changes. There is expected evolution of the service, particularly in the early years, and all team members are expected to have a flexible approach to necessary service changes. The post-holder will support medical trainees and other members of the service with their continuing educational needs and personal development. There is an active Clinical Audit programme in the Medical Directorate under the supervision of the Head of Department; all consultants are expected to participate in audit design and attend audit presentations. There is a requirement to participate in annual GMC-aligned appraisal. The successful applicant will be encouraged to participate in research on clinical and/or service issues relating to Diabetes and Endocrinology; the Trust is supported by an active Research and Development department.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, with specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology. The location offers access to Manchester within roughly 45 minutes by car. Blackpool is a coastal town with many attractions and good transport links to Edinburgh and London.
Job qualifications and requirements
Professional qualifications (Essential): Full GMC registration; Primary Medical Qualification; MRCP or equivalent. (Desirable): MD, PhD or other relevant qualifications; entry on Specialist Register or within six months of CCT in General (Internal) Medicine by interview date. Experience (Desirable): Any specialist interest. Research/audit/publications (Essential): Ability to supervise audit projects; understanding of research and audit principles; regular audit meeting attendance. (Desirable): Evidence of recent research activity and publications; recent involvement in audit. Professionalism (Essential): Enthusiasm and commitment to the specialty. (Desirable): Membership of appropriate societies. Personal skills (Essential): Teamwork, leadership when required, good organisational, teaching, and communication skills in English. (Desirable): Supervision of staff; understanding of Clinical Governance. Management (Essential): Awareness of NHS management issues. (Desirable): Management training. Personal (Essential): Agreement to live within 10 miles of the Trust or within reasonable access by car; car owner with full driving license.
Other requirements
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; a DBS disclosure check will be required. Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. UK visa guidance and overseas criminal records guidance are available. NHS Careers information can be found online.
Employer details
Employer: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Address: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, Whinney Heys Rd, Blackpool, FY3 8NR. Website: https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/
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