Job summary
The Locum Consultant Physician in Diabetes and Endocrinology will be responsible for the following key tasks:
Specialist Clinical Care Delivery:
Provide consultant-led outpatient care as well as take part in the ward and oncall rota in diabetes and endocrinology, including:
Complex diabetes management
Insulin ump initiation and follow-up clinics
Thyroid and general endocrine disorders
Weight management (Tier 3) services
Contribute to the delivery of inpatient endocrine and diabetes care, including advice, ward reviews, and in-reach to other specialties.
Oversight of Technology-Enabled Diabetes Services:
Lead and support the insulin pump service, including structured education, patient selection, initiation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Contribute to service improvement aligned with NICE guidelines on hybrid closed-loop systems and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM).
Management of RTT and Follow-Up Backlogs:
Support the recovery of RTT performance (currently 85.19% for diabetes and 42.94% for endocrine) through high-volume outpatient activity and validation of overdue follow-ups (currently 5,368).
Work collaboratively with the operational team to streamline pathways and manage outpatient demand effectively.
Main duties of the job
s Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Leadership:
Participate in and chair multidisciplinary team meetings in diabetes (e.g. foot MDTs, technology MDTs) and endocrinology (e.g. thyroid, pituitary, adrenal MDTs).
Provide specialist supervision to junior doctors, diabetes specialist nurses (DSNs), dietitians, and other AHPs.
Education and Training:
Supervise and support the development of medical trainees (core medical trainees, IMTs, and registrars), including workplace-based assessments and teaching.
Contribute to departmental CPD and quality improvement initiatives.
Governance and Service Development:
Engage in clinical audit, risk management, and incident review.
Support the delivery of pathways for endocrinology and diabetes, especially in response to CORE20PLUS5 health inequalities priorities and national GIRFT recommendations.
Provides essential capacity and specialist knowledge to maintain the insulin pump service and avoid unsafe delays in T1DM care.
Reduces pressure on the outpatient backlog, helping to address the 5,368 overdue follow-ups
Supports achievement of RTT targets and Operational Planning Guidance for 2025/26.
Enables continuity of endocrine input to weight management, aligning with CORE20PLUS5 to tackle health inequalities in deprived cohorts.
About us
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.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As details in the main Job Description but further information on the role and informal visits to be department can be arranged by contacting the Clinical Lead or the General Service Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As details in the main Job Description but further information on the role and informal visits to be department can be arranged by contacting the Clinical Lead or the General Service Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- MB ChB or MBBS (or equivalent), MRCP (UK)
- Full GMC registration and licence to practise (or eligible for)
Desirable
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
- Higher degree (MD or PhD)
Knowledge & Clinical Experience
Essential
- High clinical standard for independent Consultant practice
Desirable
- Subspecialty interest in diabetes or related areas
- Post CCT fellowship in diabetes & endocrinology
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience teaching medical, nursing, and allied health professionals
Desirable
- PGCE or evidence of education delivery
- Train the Trainer qualification Experience of UG & PG teaching
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Understanding of NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Management & Managing Others
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Support and development of trainee medical staff
- Committed to the delivery of operational targets
- Develops, supports, and motivates trainee medical staff
Audit & Research
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit and research. Proven track record in audit and research. Publication of audit and research results.
Desirable
- Research involvement with publications
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- MB ChB or MBBS (or equivalent), MRCP (UK)
- Full GMC registration and licence to practise (or eligible for)
Desirable
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
- Higher degree (MD or PhD)
Knowledge & Clinical Experience
Essential
- High clinical standard for independent Consultant practice
Desirable
- Subspecialty interest in diabetes or related areas
- Post CCT fellowship in diabetes & endocrinology
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience teaching medical, nursing, and allied health professionals
Desirable
- PGCE or evidence of education delivery
- Train the Trainer qualification Experience of UG & PG teaching
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Understanding of NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Management & Managing Others
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Support and development of trainee medical staff
- Committed to the delivery of operational targets
- Develops, supports, and motivates trainee medical staff
Audit & Research
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit and research. Proven track record in audit and research. Publication of audit and research results.
Desirable
- Research involvement with publications
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
