Job summary
Required
to fill this replacement post within the Diabetes and Endocrinology Department
at the St Jamess University Hospital.
Are
you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to a
leading tertiary centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology? Leeds Teaching
Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking committed and forward-thinking Consultants in
Diabetes and Endocrinology to join our friendly, expert team. As part of a
department that provides specialist and regional services to a population far
beyond Leeds, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality care
across a range of complex conditions.
Based
at the Leeds Centre for Diabetes & Endocrinology, you will also have the
chance to contribute to innovative research and education in one of the largest
training departments in the country. The department is renowned for its
research excellence, and strong links to the University of Leeds, providing an
ideal environment for consultants interested in clinical or translational
research. With a multidisciplinary approach to care, you will collaborate
across specialties, including close links to excellent regional centres of
neurosurgery, endocrine surgery, cancer care, antenatal medicine, vascular
surgery, and genetics. The department is also dedicated to career development,
providing mentoring and support for those who wish to lead or innovate in
clinical care, research, or teaching.
Main duties of the job
Situated in the vibrant city of Leeds, this role offers an excellent work-life balance with access to cultural amenities, excellent schools, and proximity to the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. This is your opportunity to make a significant professional impact while enjoying a supportive and dynamic environment.
The
successful applicant should possess MRCP (or equivalent) and should be included
on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview,
if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment
regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist
Register.
Applicants should have established
skills in Diabetes and Endocrinology and
its related specialties including General Internal Medicine. A strong commitment to undergraduate and
postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants
who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
Your
Role and Ideas for Shaping a Patient Centered Diabetes and Endocrinology
Service Fit for the Next Decade.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Friday 20 March
2026
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching
hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and
medical technology. We care for people
from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds
itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1
billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over
1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day
cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being
true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our
results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post,
the Endocrinology department delivers endocrinology services across Leeds and
Yorkshire region. The Diabetes service is part of the Diabetes Leeds
partnership which provides high quality care for people living with diabetes
within Leeds. Our Diabetes Centre is at the St Jamess University Hospital site
and the diabetes service also has a developing outreach service within Leeds
Community Healthcare.
Collectively, the
services currently deliver around 26,000 outpatient appointments per year with
an active caseload of approximately 16,000 patients. Outpatient clinics are
usually between 7- 12 patients per clinic and ward work covers approximately 30
patients.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
To assist in the provision of multi-disciplinary out-patient services /
clinics in Diabetes and Endocrinology, ensuring we meet our objectives of a
responsive, patient centred, and high quality service.
To contribute to the development and modernisation of Diabetes and Endocrine
services with the aim of improving capacity and quality of services to both the
local Leeds and regional populations.
To develop an
area of sub-specialty within Diabetes and Endocrinology that interdigitates
with the activities of the current Consultants, service demand and increases
availability of specialist care to our patients.
To contribute to the research agenda of the Diabetes and Endocrinology
department, as well as developing independent areas of research with the
sub-specialty area.
To promote
patient and public involvement within the services provided by the department,
including involvement with local and national endocrine patient support groups.
The successful candidate will be one of the team looking after General
Medical in-patients under the care of the diabetes and endocrinology team,
including on-call cover. This will involve working patterns to ensure ward
continuity, potentially including ward-blocks with annualised hours/ time off
in lieu. This includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to post-take ward
rounds during normal working hours.
To contribute to
the out-of-hours provision of acute medicine on a rota alongside consultant
colleagues from acute and respiratory
medicine.
To participate in
the education, training, and supervision of staff of all grades and
disciplines, including contributing to the design of programs and logistics of
local and regional diabetes and endocrinology training meetings.
The precise duties and responsibilities of the post may be varied
depending on circumstances and subject to negotiation with the Lead Clinician and
Clinical Director.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post,
the Endocrinology department delivers endocrinology services across Leeds and
Yorkshire region. The Diabetes service is part of the Diabetes Leeds
partnership which provides high quality care for people living with diabetes
within Leeds. Our Diabetes Centre is at the St Jamess University Hospital site
and the diabetes service also has a developing outreach service within Leeds
Community Healthcare.
Collectively, the
services currently deliver around 26,000 outpatient appointments per year with
an active caseload of approximately 16,000 patients. Outpatient clinics are
usually between 7- 12 patients per clinic and ward work covers approximately 30
patients.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
To assist in the provision of multi-disciplinary out-patient services /
clinics in Diabetes and Endocrinology, ensuring we meet our objectives of a
responsive, patient centred, and high quality service.
To contribute to the development and modernisation of Diabetes and Endocrine
services with the aim of improving capacity and quality of services to both the
local Leeds and regional populations.
To develop an
area of sub-specialty within Diabetes and Endocrinology that interdigitates
with the activities of the current Consultants, service demand and increases
availability of specialist care to our patients.
To contribute to the research agenda of the Diabetes and Endocrinology
department, as well as developing independent areas of research with the
sub-specialty area.
To promote
patient and public involvement within the services provided by the department,
including involvement with local and national endocrine patient support groups.
The successful candidate will be one of the team looking after General
Medical in-patients under the care of the diabetes and endocrinology team,
including on-call cover. This will involve working patterns to ensure ward
continuity, potentially including ward-blocks with annualised hours/ time off
in lieu. This includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to post-take ward
rounds during normal working hours.
To contribute to
the out-of-hours provision of acute medicine on a rota alongside consultant
colleagues from acute and respiratory
medicine.
To participate in
the education, training, and supervision of staff of all grades and
disciplines, including contributing to the design of programs and logistics of
local and regional diabetes and endocrinology training meetings.
The precise duties and responsibilities of the post may be varied
depending on circumstances and subject to negotiation with the Lead Clinician and
Clinical Director.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Diabetes, Endocrinology, General Internal Medicine and relevant sub-specialities.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher specialist training in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent qualification.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Criteria
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- -Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- -Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview). Portfolio Pathway (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Diabetes, Endocrinology, General Internal Medicine and relevant sub-specialities.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher specialist training in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent qualification.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Criteria
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- -Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- -Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview). Portfolio Pathway (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
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).
