Part Time or Full Time Training Consultant in in Ipswich, Suffolk

Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen to join our team atDiabetes and Endocrine Department at East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust - Ipswich Site. In particular we are looking to appoint a motivated individual to support either of two subspecialist services - namely antenatal diabetes and the diabetic foot services. There will also be an opportunity to develop research interests within this role.

We are inviting applications for a full time Consultant in Endocrinology & Diabetes with GIM (General Internal Medicine).Applicants will have completed CCT or be within 6 months of obtaining it or equivalent (Pathway Portfolio).Main duties of the jobThe key duties and responsibilities are: General responsibilities including participation in Consultant on call rotaSpecialist ClinicsOutpatient clinicsOperating: as per specialtyTeachingCare of inpatients or outpatientsClinical and other administration as required by agreementTeaching and training of junior staff and undergraduatesParticipation in Clinical GovernanceAbout usWe are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here - posted22 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year

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ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number432-MI2932Job locationsIpswichHeath RoadIpswichIP4 5PDUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAll consultants in the department have a continuing and individual responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and a general responsibility to provide, in conjunction with their colleagues, an effective Service to meet the needs of the local population, within the resources available. The post-holder will: Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standard ofcare Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary careOffer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
Job description
Job responsibilitiesAll consultants in the department have a continuing and individual responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and a general responsibility to provide, in conjunction with their colleagues, an effective Service to meet the needs of the local population, within the resources available. The post-holder will: Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standard ofcare Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary careOffer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary teamPerson Specification

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EssentialMRCP or equivalentFull registration with GMC with specialist register or within 6 months of expected date of CCTWide range of experience in acute general medicine and diabetes and endocrinologyAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patientsEvidence of clinical auditDesirableTraining in appraisal techniquesPostgraduate thesisDAFNE accreditation
Person Specification

interview

EssentialMRCP or equivalentFull registration with GMC with specialist register or within 6 months of expected date of CCTWide range of experience in acute general medicine and diabetes and endocrinologyAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patientsEvidence of clinical auditDesirableTraining in appraisal techniquesPostgraduate thesisDAFNE accreditationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameEast Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation TrustAddressIpswichHeath RoadIpswichIP4 5PDUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameEast Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation TrustAddressIpswichHeath RoadIpswichIP4 5PDUnited KingdomEmployer's website