Overview
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology. This new post will help develop the diabetes and endocrine services at the trust, alongside this recently expanded team. Diabetes and Endocrinology outpatient clinics are a key part of this role. We are looking to develop and expand our Diabetes foot service and our Diabetes maternity services and seek candidates interested in these areas. Other diabetes sub-specialty interest clinics can also be accommodated.
This post also supports the General medical on-call rota and ward cover and a regular commitment to this is part of this role. A pattern of a Ward week and non-ward weeks model rotating over a 3-4 week pattern. The ward has a varied case mix, including patients admitted for Endocrinology and Diabetes related problems. The remaining "non-ward" weeks would focus on delivery of specialty outpatient clinics.
Applicants are required to hold Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK or equivalent qualifications), to be fully registered with the General Medical Council, and to be on the Specialist Register or due to obtain their CCT within six months of the date of interview. CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 28th October 2025
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will participate in a rota which will ensure the ward (9A) has consultant input Monday to Friday. During this week the "On-Ward" consultant would also undertake outpatient clinics, which would usually be New Patient clinics. The retention of one specialty clinic during that week is possible. The "Off-ward" Consultant will deliver more outpatient clinics, including new, follow-up and specialty clinics. Rotation between ward and off-ward will be 1:3 or 1:4 weeks depending on successful recruitment.
The successful applicant will contribute to general Endocrinology with 1-2 outpatient clinic per week, and 1-3 weekly diabetes clinics as part of their 10.0 PA job plan. Additional specialty sessions (in both Diabetes and Endocrinology) are negotiable. New patient clinics typically review 6 patients (additional if specialty trainee present), whilst follow-up clinics are around 10 patients (additional if trainee present).
Opportunities exist to subspecialise in other areas, including endocrinology. We currently offer general diabetes clinics, a diabetes pump service, a diabetes young-adults service and support the diabetes foot clinic (run by a Vascular surgeon) which we aim to expand with the appropriate support. There is a joint Diabetes - Obstetric clinic with Obstetric colleagues, again, something that we are looking to developed. We also have a monthly joint head and neck clinic with ENT, although this is under review. There may be opportunity with prior discussion and agreement of the Clinical Director to do one or more of the allocated clinics in the evening in lieu of time back.
Clinical and Audit Responsibilities
General (Internal) Medicine (Ward 9A) and Acute Medical on-call commitments are described, including ward rounds and consultant supervision of junior medical staff. The on-call arrangements include a 1:14 rota with on-call supplement details, and there are support consultants and junior doctors for on-call coverage. Ward governance and trainee supervision are shared responsibilities of the post holder. The post includes participation in regular departmental and national audits, as well as meeting appraisal and revalidation requirements. There is also a weekly medical teaching session and a monthly governance meeting.
The Post Graduate Education Centre supports education with facilities including a lecture theatre, seminar rooms and a library, and the Trust participates in undergraduate medical training with the University of Liverpool.
Outpatient and Service Development
Outpatient Specialty Work (Diabetes and Endocrinology): The rota will ensure ward and outpatient activity with New Patient clinics and regular outpatient clinics. A 1:3 or 1:4 week rotation between ward and non-ward weeks, with 1-2 outpatient clinics per week and 1-3 diabetes clinics per week as part of the 10.0 PA job plan. Opportunities to develop a specialty interest in diabetes, including diabetes foot care and diabetes maternity care.
Opportunities exist to subspecialise in other areas, including endocrinology. There are dedicated diabetes services including a diabetes pump service, diabetes young-adults service and a diabetes foot clinic; there is a joint Diabetes - Obstetric clinic with ENT and a monthly head and neck clinic with ENT (under review).
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and from under-represented groups.
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