Job Description

Locum Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology Fixed Term 12 Months 10 PA Whipps Cross University Hospital
Whipps Cross University Hospital part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group is looking to recruit a Full-Time fixed term Consultant to join our Diabetes and Endocrinology team based on the Whipps Cross Hospital site.
The appointee will work alongside 5 established Diabetes and Endocrine consultants at Whipps Cross University Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Specifically, the post holder will support provision of inpatient care for patients with metabolic and general medical problems, and also out-patient care for patients with diabetes or endocrine presentations. There is a weekly radiology/clinical meeting, a weekly journal club, and a monthly governance meeting, which the new post holder will be expected to attend. The metabolic physicians are also part of the general medical rota.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Details
Date posted
13 June 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
93,666 to 126,281 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
259-MED7272941WXH
Job locations
Whipps Cross Hospital
Whipps Cross Road
London
E11 1NR
Job description
Job responsibilities
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.
Whipps Cross Hospital has embarked on a journey to redevelop the Hospital over the next 5 years, this provides an exciting opportunity to be part of the process in reshaping services we deliver to our patients.
The post will be full time (10 Professional Activities) Job description
Job responsibilities
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.
Whipps Cross Hospital has embarked on a journey to redevelop the Hospital over the next 5 years, this provides an exciting opportunity to be part of the process in reshaping services we deliver to our patients.
The post will be full time (10 Professional Activities)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC registration with a license to practise
• .MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• .Higher Research Degree

Relevant Experience
Essential

• .Broad experience in diabetes and endocrine clinics and ward work
• .Excellent clinical skills
• ALS certificate

Desirable

• .Experience in conducting clinical trials

Clinical Skills
Essential

• .Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - clinical and management.
• .Ability to manage staff and resources effectively

Desirable

• .DAFNE training including course observation

Knowledge
Essential

• .Detailed knowledge of Diabetes and Endocrinology and of the specialist skills required for this post
• .Knowledge of multi-disciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
• .Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning

Management and Audit Skills
Essential

• .Interest in Medical Audit

Desirable

• .An understanding of techniques to improve efficiency and productivity of clinical processes

Teaching Skills
Essential

• .Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing

Academic Acheivements
Essential

• .Good track record of research in a related field
• .Good evidence of active research with evidence of winning grants or publishing peer reviewed articles.

Personal Circumstances
Essential

• .Will live within 30 minutes of Whipps Cross Hospital

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC registration with a license to practise
• .MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• .Higher Research Degree

Relevant Experience
Essential

• .Broad experience in diabetes and endocrine clinics and ward work
• .Excellent clinical skills
• ALS certificate

Desirable

• .Experience in conducting clinical trials

Clinical Skills
Essential

• .Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - clinical and management.
• .Ability to manage staff and resources effectively

Desirable

• .DAFNE training including course observation

Knowledge
Essential

• .Detailed knowledge of Diabetes and Endocrinology and of the specialist skills required for this post
• .Knowledge of multi-disciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
• .Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning

Management and Audit Skills
Essential

• .Interest in Medical Audit

Desirable

• .An understanding of techniques to improve efficiency and productivity of clinical processes

Teaching Skills
Essential

• .Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing

Academic Acheivements
Essential

• .Good track record of research in a related field
• .Good evidence of active research with evidence of winning grants or publishing peer reviewed articles.

Personal Circumstances
Essential

• .Will live within 30 minutes of Whipps Cross Hospital

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