Consultant in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Acute Medicine

Job summary

The Diabetes & Endocrine element of this post will provide cover across five outpatient clinical activities per week, contribute to inpatient Diabetes & Endocrinology ward round/rota, complete CAS triage, as well as supporting undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and education.

The Acute Medicine element of this role will provide cover across the Acute Medicine Rota weekend Tower on call, the 8 East rota cover and contribution towards Acute Medicine Lower Ground floor on call shifts.

Main duties of the job

This post will contribute to the delivery of diabetes inpatient and outpatient services.

There will be four clinics delivered on a weekly basis, focusing variously on diabetes pumps & technology, general T1 diabetes support as well as a clinic focused on supporting urgent patients and admission avoidance.

The post holder will also support the delivery of the antenatal diabetes clinic by providing cover 10 weeks per year.

A weekly ward round is lead by this consultant post, with support from nursing and junior medical colleagues.

The Acute Internal Medicine (AIM) service at the Royal Free Hospital (RFH) provides rapid assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting with acute medical emergencies - usually via the Emergency Department (ED) or via GP referral.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.