Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Diabetes, Endocrinology and GIM

The closing date is 24 October 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague who will help to develop the local diabetes and endocrine service.

The clinical duties are mainly based at Chorley with some clinics on the Preston site as needed. We have very well-established links with the Primary Care Networks. The post-holder will be involved in developing the diabetes foot service and will also be involved in other sub-specialty clinics of their choice, as well as general diabetes and endocrine clinics.

The successful applicant will have opportunities to develop other interests within diabetes and endocrinology. To facilitate this, we have strong links with paediatrics, vascular, podiatry, orthopaedics, orthotics, obstetrics, gynaecology, clinical biochemistry, renal and neurosurgical departments within the Trust.

General Medicine

The post-holder will be responsible for general medical, diabetes and endocrine inpatients admitted to Brindle Ward, on a rotational basis. This is supported by Foundation, GP and Internal Medical Trainees, as well as Specialty Trainees in diabetes/endocrinology. There is a provisional plan to move to seven-day consultant cover on the ward.

The post-holder will also provide input into the General Medicine On call service (see indicative job plan in section 5.0).

Main duties of the job

Specifically adopt, in conjunction with colleagues, an active role in the planning, development and delivery of the Diabetes and Endocrinology Services for the Directorate

Provide direct input to patients; contribute to multi-disciplinary teams and lead the co-ordination of care for patients within Preston and Chorley Hospitals.

Assume a continuous commitment for the care of patients, even if employed less than full-time and ensure that adequate arrangements are made for leave and off duty periods.

Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development.

Develop close links with General Practitioners and Lancashire & South Cumbria Team operating in the area.

Exercise the freedom to develop specialist elements of the services to reflect perceived priorities within available resources.

About us

The unit offers a wide range of specialist diabetes and endocrine services. There is a strong team- based focus with dedicated Diabetes Specialist Team members working between primary and secondary care. There are several joint specialist clinics including diabetes foot, diabetes pregnancy, endocrine pregnancy, gynaecology endocrine and pituitary clinics. We have a dedicated endocrine specialist nurse, and a full range of dynamic endocrine tests are performed in our investigation unit.

There are close links with the paediatrics, vascular, podiatry, obstetrics, gynaecology, renal and neurosurgical departments. There is a Diabetes centre on the Chorley and South Ribble site. At Preston much of the outpatient diabetes work is delivered from the Minerva Centre - a purpose-built facility built into the new stand at Preston North End football ground 10 minutes from RPH.

The Directorate actively supports undergraduate medical education, and medical students are linked to Consultant teams. There will be many opportunities for the appointee to become involved in undergraduate teaching. The appointee will be expected to participate in the active postgraduate teaching programme.

Date posted

01 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

438-CA793

Job locations

Chorley Hospital

Preston Road

Chorley

PR7 1PP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

What we can offer

Job Plan/On-call Requirements

The Team

Informal enquiries and requests to visit the Hospitals are welcome and should be made, following shortlisting, with Dr. Geraldine Skailes, Medical Director and Silas Nicholls, Chief Executive (01772) 522692

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

What we can offer

Job Plan/On-call Requirements

The Team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
MBBS or equivalent
Substantive posts - Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)

Desirable

Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc)

Experience

Essential

On specialist register for Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine
Wide range of experience including significant work in area of specialisation.

Desirable

Obtained CCST /CCT through formal training programme.

Management

Essential

Evidence of Clinical Leadership
Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
Commitment to working as part of a clinical team.
Ability to relate easily to other members of the team and to promote good relationships within the team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
MBBS or equivalent
Substantive posts - Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)

Desirable

Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc)

Experience

Essential

On specialist register for Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine
Wide range of experience including significant work in area of specialisation.

Desirable

Obtained CCST /CCT through formal training programme.

Management

Essential

Evidence of Clinical Leadership
Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
Commitment to working as part of a clinical team.
Ability to relate easily to other members of the team and to promote good relationships within the team.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chorley Hospital

Preston Road

Chorley

PR7 1PP

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chorley Hospital

Preston Road

Chorley

PR7 1PP

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)