Consultant Paediatrician Special Interest in Diabetes

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The closing date is 22 October 2026

Applications are invited for post of Consultant Paediatrician with special interest in Diabetes. We provide a comprehensive range of care to theCYP in the service and are proud that we consistently have some of the best outcomes in the country, despite operating in an area of significant deprivation.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a motivated and passionate consultant paediatrician. The post is a substantive post. This post will be based in the paediatric department of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHSfoundation trust and the postholder would be expected to Work across both Sunderland and South Tyneside localities.

Timetables offer a degree of flexibility in that the type ofclinic activity is negotiable and informed by service needs and the experience and skills of the successful postholder. This post offers 10 programmed activities. Office space and secretarial support are provided.

Applicants will be expected to have, or to obtain within 6 months of interview, a CCT in Paediatrics or equivalent (and/or to be included on theGMC's Specialist Register or be eligible for inclusion).

Enquiries or arrangement for a preliminary visit are welcome.

Please contact Dr Susan Gray email:  or Dr Jo Flowers,email:
Both can be contacted via main hospital switchboard on

The successful candidate would be joining a team of 4 other diabetes consultants, 8

PDSNs, 2 HCAs, 4 admin staff, 3 dietitians and 1 psychological therapist(currently open to recruit to a second psychology post).

Wehave recently moved to a named consultant system and the successful candidate would be expected to manage their named workload as well as providing care and support to the other patients in our cohort at times.

Wehave close links with the adult diabetes teams on both Sunderland and South Tyneside sites and operate a transition pathway for both sites.

Thepost-holder will provide clinical support to the wider paediatric diabetes MDT,take part in our monthly MDT meetings and take part in departmental audit andQI projects. They will take part in the regular (weekly) paediatric consultant meetings.

The successful candidate will take part in out of hours cover for general paediatrics as part of the paediatric rota.

Other responsibilities may include contributing to the co-ordination and delivery ofthe strategic aspects of the service across the South Tyneside and Sunderland area. These will reflect national and local priorities including the strategic direction of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and the Division of Family Care.

Finaljob plans will be agreed in discussion between the successful candidates andthe Clinical Director and will be

Informal discussions about the job are encouraged

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust
- There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our work forces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits
- Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
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The postholder will join the existing team of paediatric and paediatric diabetes consultants…