Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology with GIM in Kettering

Job summaryThe appointee will join a team of 6 existing consultants who currently deliver a mixture of inpatient and outpatient diabetes and endocrine services for the Trust. Due to the changing dynamics of chronic disease management the structure of the consultant team is under continual review in order to facilitate an efficient interface between primary and secondary care and within the partnerships across UHN ie NGH aswell. This post will aid us to formalise and standardise a new model of delivery of care for inpatient general medicine with a special interest in diabetes and endocrinologyMain duties of the jobCore Responsibilitieso The successful candidate will be expected to take on the lead for the ward hance the importance of in depth knowledge and experience in not only diabetes and general internal medicine .o Lead on education and supervision of the junior ward doctors targeting an optimal GMC survey reviewo Lead and improve the MDT workings within the inpatient settingo Lead through QIPs on inpatient KPIso To ensure that patient experience and inpatient outcomes high standards are achieved and maintainedAbout usPlease submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applicationsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.Our Excellence ValuesCompassionAccountabilityRespectIntegrityCourageWe want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.DetailsDate posted02 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year annual ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number264-7787178-MED-BJob locationsKettering General HospitalKetteringNN16 8UZUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information about the role and requirements, please see attached the Job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilitiesFor further information about the role and requirements, please see attached the Job description and person specification.Person Specification Management Experience EssentialDemonstrable Team Leadership skills and experienceEffective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributingDesirableUnderstanding and experience of delivering organisational change Academic Achievements DesirablePublications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National Level Qualifications and Training EssentialCompletion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty)At least 2 years of clinical experience of inpatient and outpatient Diabetes & Endocrinology (at registrar or consultant level)At least 2 years of clinical experience of inpatient and outpatient Cardiology (at registrar or consultant level)At least 1 year of clinical experience as a consultant at a secondary care hospitalDesirableMD, PhD or other higher degree Teaching/Audit/Quality Improvement EssentialExperience of Audit and Quality ImprovementExperience of Teaching Junior StaffExperience of Undergraduate Teaching Person Specification Management Experience EssentialDemonstrable Team Leadership skills and experienceEffective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributingDesirableUnderstanding and experience of delivering organisational change Academic Achievements DesirablePublications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National Level Qualifications and Training EssentialCompletion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty)At least 2 years of clinical experience of inpatient and outpatient Diabetes & Endocrinology (at registrar or consultant level)At least 2 years of clinical experience of inpatient and outpatient Cardiology (at registrar or consultant level)At least 1 year of clinical experience as a consultant at a secondary care hospitalDesirableMD, PhD or other higher degree Teaching/Audit/Quality Improvement EssentialExperience of Audit and Quality ImprovementExperience of Teaching Junior StaffExperience of Undergraduate TeachingDisclosure 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 nameKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressKettering General HospitalKetteringNN16 8UZUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressKettering General HospitalKetteringNN16 8UZUnited KingdomEmployer's website