Job Title: Locum Consultant in Endocrinology and Diabetes
Department: Endocrinology and Diabetes
Location: NHS TRUST
Contract Type: Agency Locum
Duration: TBC
Salary: [To be discussed]
Full-Time/Part-Time: [Full-Time/Part-Time]
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Locum Consultant in Endocrinology and Diabetes to join our multidisciplinary team at NHS TRUST. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician to provide high-quality care and leadership in the management of endocrine and diabetic patients. The role is an agency locum position .
Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Care:

• Provide expert clinical care in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of patients with diabetes, endocrine disorders, and metabolic conditions.
• Lead the outpatient and inpatient management of patients with a variety of endocrine and diabetes-related issues.
• Manage complex cases, including patients with diabetes complications, thyroid disorders, pituitary disorders, adrenal conditions, and bone metabolism disorders.
• Lead clinics and supervise junior medical staff, ensuring high standards of patient care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, providing input on patient management and discussing treatment plans.
• Ensure timely communication with GPs and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.

Teaching and Training:

• Provide teaching and supervision to junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in educational activities and departmental meetings to keep up to date with the latest developments in the field of endocrinology and diabetes.

Research and Audit:

• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement projects, and research initiatives relevant to endocrinology and diabetes.
• Contribute to the development of local protocols and guidelines in line with current best practice.

On-call Duty:

• Participate in the on-call rota for the department, providing 24-hour coverage for emergency cases as required.

Essential Qualifications:

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• Completion of Specialist Training in Endocrinology and Diabetes or equivalent.
• CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) in Endocrinology and Diabetes, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in the management of complex endocrine and diabetic conditions.
• Evidence of continuing medical education and professional development.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in leading outpatient clinics and inpatient services.
• Experience in research or clinical audits.
• Membership of relevant professional organizations (e.g., Diabetes UK, The Endocrine Society).
• Experience in teaching and training medical staff.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and quality improvement.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a demanding caseload.

Additional Information:

• Full NHS pension and other NHS benefits may apply to this post.
• Accommodation assistance may be available, depending on location and availability.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £90.00-£125.08 per hour
Expected hours: 45 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: ENDO0

Please refer the Job description for details