Overview
An exciting and rare opportunity for a Consultant has arisen within the Diabetes & Endocrinology Directorate. This post is at the heart of an extensive experienced MDT within the Directorate of Diabetes and Endocrinology. The directorate provides both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with a wide range of complex Diabetes and Endocrine conditions. The post is subject to the New Consultant Contract 2003.
The Trust will reimburse certain removal and relocation expenses where required; the expenses refunded shall reflect the actual costs but will not exceed £8,000. A satisfactory medical examination is a condition of employment for Medical and Dental NHS staff. Candidates should note that any person appointed to this post will be referred to the DBS for clearance. The advert closes on Thursday 13 Nov 2025.
Responsibilities
* The post holder will work 10 programmed activities for East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. The job plan works on a 6 week cycle. Weeks 1 and 2 are wards and clinics, and weeks 3 to 6 are clinics only.
* There is a commitment to the emergency duties rota for general (internal) medicine including out of hours on call on a 1:21 rota.
* Provide a comprehensive Diabetes and Endocrinology service across two main hospital sites, two community hospital sites, and other community sites.
* Contribute to a team that includes 12 Diabetes Specialist Nurses, Dietitians, Podiatrists, and a Diabetes Specialist Midwife; engage with a very active Clinical Trials Department supported by research nurses, administration and a medical team.
* Support expanding diabetes inpatient nursing and podiatry teams and increase patient education in the community; participate in clinical leadership and access to Consultant and Diabetes Specialist Nurse led services.
* Contribute to and participate in research and clinical trials activities; deliver care in line with evidence and national guidance.
* Potential to take on specific SPA roles as part of a 1.5 SPA per week.
About the Trust and Service
We are a Teaching Hospital and a Royal College of Physicians Future Hospital site. The Trust, established in 2003, is a major acute Trust located in Lancashire. It employs approximately 7,000 staff and treats nearly three quarters of a million patients a year using state-of-the-art facilities.
Additional Information
* Subsequent to a vision to improve clinical leadership and access to Consultant and Diabetes Specialist Nurse led services across the East Lancashire Health Economy, a fully integrated diabetes service is being developed.
* We are committed to clinics off the main hospital sites to increase access; the philosophy is the prompt and effective implementation of evidence and national guidance into practice; the department is recognised for its strength in clinical trials activities.
* The successful candidate would be encouraged to take on specific SPA roles as part of their 1.5 SPA per week.
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