Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes
Main area Paediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology Grade Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 387-WC-2520-MP
Site Bristol Royal Hospital for Children Town Bristol Salary £109,725 - £145,478 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 25/01/2026 23:59 Interview date 27/02/2026
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Job overview
This is a confirmed substantive post and an exciting opportunity to join the existing Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC), UHBW. We are a recognised Centre of Excellence previously with two European Reference Networks as a specialised centre for both Rare Endocrine and Rare Bone disease. We have recently been commissioned as the south west region CEW (Complications of Excess Weight) hub site by NHSE and Bristol is also one of the four nationally commissioned, NHS England funded complex Osteogenesis Imperfecta service. The endocrine and diabetes team based at the BRHC will consist of 6 NHS endocrine and diabetes consultants, one University of Bristol clinical academic for diabetes and Obesity, and 2 Consultant Paediatricians with an interest in diabetes, 4.9 WTE paediatric endocrinology/late-effect nurse specialists and 8.2 WTE PDSN, 3 WTE dietitians and 2.8 WTE Clinical Psychologists. The new post will join the specialist endocrinology services and large diabetes team and work with the endocrine late effects team or a sub‑speciality interest to meet the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details around the Main Duties of the role.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward‑thinking multi‑award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world‑leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
* MRCPCH by examination or equivalent.
* On the GMC’s Specialist Register in paediatric endocrinology OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview. Note: Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application
* Diabetes Spin or equivalent or within 6 months of completion
* Valid BLS training
* Higher academic qualification
* Endocrine paediatric speciality training or another sub‑speciality interest to fit in with departmental requirements
Experience
* Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
* Approved Grid training in paediatric endocrinology or equivalent
* Diabetes SPIN or equivalent, Diabetes technology
* Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
* Experience of teaching medical students.
* Experience of supervising trainees.
* Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
* Wider experience, research, and training, in providing subspecialty service
* Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy
* Experience of working in the NHS
* Valid APLS and NLS (this may be mandatory for some posts).
* Formal teaching qualification
Skills
* Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
* Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions
* Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
* Meets the requirements of the GMC’s ‘Good Medical Practice’
* Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
* Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
* Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
* Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
* Ability to practice independently as a consultant
* Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
* Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks.
* Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS.
* Understanding of management issues including medical management, clinical governance, service planning, and quality improvement.
* Evidence of multi‑disciplinary team working
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
* Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
* Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
* Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi‑professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
* Ability to be a flexible team member.
* Broad range of IT skills
* Knowledge of risk management, annual job planning, appraisal review process, etc.
* Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
* Evidence of leadership attributes and experience
* Evidence of motivational skills
Knowledge
* Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
* Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
* Positive approach to evidence based practice
* Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
* Knowledge of the principles involved in research
* Evidence of involvement in research
* Evidence of peer review research papers
* Evidence of participation in clinical audit/QI project, understanding the role of these in improving the medical practice
* Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence, so as to improve clinical outcomes
* Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
* Evidence of peer reviewed research papers
* Evidence of ability to write abstracts for submission to conferences
* Presentations at national/international meetings
Skills
* Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
* Awareness of personal limitations
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, their relatives, colleagues, managers, other agencies, and staff at all levels
* Energy and enthusiasm
* Ability to work under pressure
* Flexible Approach
* Caring attitude to patients, carers and colleagues
* Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.
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Name Dr Liz Crowne
Job title Clinical Lead- Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes
Email address Liz.Crowne@uhbw.nhs.uk
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