Consultant Diabetes and Endocrinology

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology. This new post will help develop the diabetes and endocrine services at the trust, alongside this recently expanded team.

Professional Responsibilities

It is a requirement of the post that holder comply with Trust policies and procedures, have (and maintain) GMC registration / licensing, and participate in a formal CPD programme. The post holder must also participate in regular medical audit and in annual appraisal and job planning for revalidation.

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Clinical Responsibilities

General (Internal) Medicine (Ward 9A) – The ward has 14 General Medical Beds. The consultant will be responsible for a ward of up to 14 inpatients.

Outpatient Specialty Work – The successful applicant will undertake a rota of daily diabetes clinics, foot care clinics and maternity services, with additional specialty sessions negotiable.

Audit and Education

The successful candidate will participate in regular departmental and national audits, attend teaching sessions and attend governance meetings.

• UK‑trained holders of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within 6 months of being awarded their CCT on interview date.
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
• MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification

• Knowledge and experience of Diabetes and Endocrinology
• Extensive training in an accredited diabetes endocrine programme
• Participation in Clinical Audit / QI
• Teaching experience at undergraduate / postgraduate level
• Evidence‑based practice and publication record
• Experience in diabetes foot or maternity services and service development

• Teaching enthusiasm
• Team working in a multi‑professional environment
• Commitment to partnership working
• Current driving licence and travel arrangements between sites

We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and particularly those from under‑represented groups.

We commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.

We also commit to offering an interview to all armed forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria for the job and indicate this on the online application form.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please  to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship.

• All employees have the right to request flexible working from day one of employment.
• There is no limit on the number of requests they can make.
• Employees have the right to make requests, have them considered, regardless of the reason.

We hope to welcome you to Team MWL very soon.