Locum Consultant Physician in Diabetes and Endocrinology

Job overview

Salary: In line with NHS Consultant Terms and Conditions

University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (ULHG) is inviting applications for a Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology at Aintree University Hospital. This role supports our strategic aim to enhance consultant and multidisciplinary capacity across diabetes and endocrinology services.

Join a dynamic, innovative department in a leading acute teaching hospital, contributing to both inpatient and outpatient care. Opportunities exist to develop services in areas such as diabetic foot, antenatal diabetes, insulin pumps, and transition care.

The post is based at Aintree University Hospital, with collaborative work across primary care, community teams, and academic partners.

Applicants must have full GMC registration, MRCP(UK) (or equivalent), and be on the Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT).

We welcome applications from both new consultants and experienced clinicians, including those seeking flexible working.

Informal enquiries and site visits are encouraged.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will collaborate with colleagues to provide general medical care, as well as diabetes, endocrinology, and weight management services. Clinical sessions will include a diabetes clinic, endocrine clinic, weight management or bariatric clinic, and a specialist clinic, tailored to the appointee's interests and service needs.

Clinical Care:

• Provide inpatient and outpatient care for diabetes and endocrine patients, including complex cases.
• Lead ward rounds and manage emergencies, participating in the on-call rota.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic care.

Specialist Clinics:

• Provide specialist care in areas like diabetic foot, antenatal diabetes, and insulin pump therapy.
• Supervise clinics focused on specific patient groups.

Teaching and Training:

• Teach medical students and healthcare professionals.
• Supervise trainees and participate in educational activities like journal clubs and case discussions.

Audit, Research, and Clinical Governance:

• Lead clinical audits and engage in research to improve patient care.
• Contribute to clinical governance activities to monitor outcomes.

Leadership and Service Development:

• Contribute to the development and improvement of services.
• Participate in service planning and transformation initiatives.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with primary care, community teams, and academic partners.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to ensure optimal care.

Working for our organisation

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is a full-time, Consultant post in Diabetes and Endocrinology at Aintree University Hospital, part of University Hospitals Liverpool Group (UHLG). The post holder will join a proactive and collaborative team of consultants committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and supporting continuous improvement across diabetes and endocrinology services.

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care in diabetes and endocrinology, including participation in specialist clinics such as diabetic foot, antenatal diabetes, and insulin pump therapy.
• Participate in the ward cover rota, leading three ward rounds and two board rounds weekly.
• Engage in the general medical on-call rota and specialty rota to provide emergency cover and support clinical care across the hospital.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and work closely with primary care and community teams to deliver integrated care models.

• Supervise and teach undergraduate medical students, junior medical staff, and other healthcare professionals, fostering a learning environment.
• Lead teaching sessions and contribute to departmental educational programmes, including journal clubs, case-based discussions, and clinical governance activities.
• Level 2 training will be provided to the appointee to become an Educational/Clinical Supervisor if they have not already completed this training.

• Participate in departmental audit and clinical governance activities, contributing to the continuous improvement of service quality.
• Engage in research and clinical audit, supporting the development of new initiatives and contributing to projects that improve patient care.
• Contribute to service improvement projects to enhance safety, efficiency, and innovation within the department.

• Actively contribute to the development and improvement of services, aligning with both local and national priorities to enhance patient outcomes.
• Participate in leadership discussions and support the development of strategic goals for the department and Trust.
• Applicants with experience in leadership or strategic development will be encouraged to take on additional responsibilities in line with their expertise and interests.

• The post is offered as a 10 PA job plan, consisting of 8.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA), with additional SPA time available for specific roles, subject to discussion.
• An office with IT facilities and administrative support will be provided. Shared PA support and overflow typing from the secretarial team are also available.
• Participation in annual appraisal and revalidation is expected. The department offers support for continued professional development in line with Royal College and GMC expectations.

Person specification

Clinical Governance

• Understanding of NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.

IT Skills

• Ability to use Microsoft Office packages (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). Ability to use patient information systems.

Qualifications & Registration

• MB ChB or MBBS (or equivalent), MRCP (UK)
• Full GMC registration and licence to practise (or eligible for)

• Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
• Higher degree (MD or PhD)
• Eligible for specialist register in Diab & Endo/GIM

Knowledge & Clinical Experience

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) or CESR or European Community Rights. Evidence of continuing medical education.
• High clinical standard for independent Consultant practice

• Subspecialty interest in diabetes or related areas
• Post CCT fellowship in diabetes & endocrinology
• Understanding of GMC's Good Medical Practice guidelines

Teaching & Training

• Experience teaching medical, nursing, and allied health professionals

• PGCE or evidence of education delivery
• Train the Trainer qualification
• Experience of UG & PG teaching

Management & Managing Others

• Willingness to participate in management activities, understanding of management and the specific management issues within an NHS Foundation Trust. Demonstrates ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team with the ability to lead and manage conflict
• Demonstrates ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team with the ability to lead and manage conflict
• Demonstrates understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS. Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgments when faced with conflicting pressures.

• Support and development of trainee medical staff
• Committed to the delivery of operational targets
• Develops, supports, and motivates trainee medical staff

Audit & Research

• Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit and research. Proven track record in audit and research. Publication of audit and research results.

• Research involvement with publications

Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.

Posts advertised to ‘internal staff’ are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and you should confirm your employment within your application form.

Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Candidates applying for the role of Healthcare Assistant on the staff bank should note that due to the nature of the role, workers must be aged 18 or above when commencing in post. Applicants are therefore welcome from those aged over 18 or within 3 months’ of their 18^th birthday.

Not all roles are suitable for every flexible working opportunity all of the time. Flexible working options may include reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, time back in lieu and home working.

The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from the following groups that are currently under-represented in our workforce black, Asian and minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+), disabled, male and age 16-24.

Bank posts require upfront payment. DBS applications submitted from 2nd December will be subject to the new DBS fee of £26.50 (standard) and £54.50 (Enhanced).

From April 2017, Skilled visa applicants and their adult dependant(s) will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have lived in consecutively for 12 months or more in the past ten years.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

This organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must ensure they adhere to the organisations safeguarding children and adults’ policy and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children and Adult Board procedures.

Staff should be mindful of their responsibility to safeguard children and adults in any activity performed on behalf of the organisation in line with the requirements of statutory guidance and legislation.

All employees (and volunteers)are expected maintain their safeguarding knowledge and skills by completing mandatory safeguarding training which includes understanding and recognising the signs of abuse and neglect and taking appropriate action.

As an organisation, we have adopted the Merseyside Domestic abuse workplace scheme which supports our staff who are experiencing Domestic Abuse /any forms of sexual violence.

If you have any personal requirements that will enable you to participate in our recruitment process please contact a member of the Recruitment Services by phone on 0151 706 4666 at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.

Please note: new entrants to the NHS will commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.