Consultant Physician in Diabetes and Endocrinology

The post holder will have responsibility for inpatients within the medical directorate on one month in 3 rotational basis. They would have outpatient clinics on and off site. Will undertake a share of administrative duties associated with the care of their patients, the running of the Endocrinology department and the Directorate. There will be a minimum of 1.5 SPA. There is a generous study budget for consultants and a post-graduate centre to support Study Leave. There is a helpful on-site Library with on-line journal/article finding support. The post holder will be part of the general medical on call rota which is currently 1:8 weekends and 1:24 weekdays.

The Endocrine department provides a number of specialist clinics including diabetic foot, antenatal, transition, technology and cystic fibrosis. We also have local Pump MDT, Parathyroid and Complex Thyroid MDT and Adrenal MDT and are part of Kings College Hospital, London Pituitary MDT network.

The development of a specialist interest would be encouraged. Current options include Antenatal, Technology and Obesity but are open to negotiation.

The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the department with inpatient and outpatient commitments. They will undertake a share of the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients. The post holder will be expected to take part in Departmental Governance and contribute to Audit.