Consultant Physician in Diabetes & Endocrinology in London

Job summaryWe are looking for a compassionate Consultant Physician to join our friendly and supportive Diabetes Team at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.The post holder will be appointed on the Consultant Contract (2003) and the sessions have been allocated accordingly. The job plan is for a 10 PA working week. The job plan is reviewed on an annual basis.Main duties of the jobAny Consultant who is unable, for personal reasons to work full-time, i.e. only on a part-time basis, will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of his/her job plan will be discussed between the Consultant and Clinical Director in conjunction with Consultant Colleagues if appropriate.The appointee would be expected to be part of the overall Diabetes & Endocrinology department contributing to the following departmental responsibilities include:About usHere at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS TrustDetailsDate posted09 November 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference numberREF2771YJob locationsQueen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LYSouthwick Hill RoadPortsmouthEnglandPO6 3LYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesSharing in providing the outpatient diabetes & endocrinology serviceSupervision of trainees, providing advice and reviewing treatment plansParticipation in education programmes for trainees, medical students, nursing staff and other specialist staffParticipation in the clinical governance activities of the departmentBeing an active member of the team, encouraging multi professional workingManagement of the trainees in the firm, providing appraisal and necessary feedbackContribution to the overall management of the diabetes & endocrine service, undertaking projects and programmes of work as delegated by the Clinical DirectorContribution to specialty in delivering and developing appropriate servicesBe part of MDT meetings such as Adrenal, Pituitary and Biochemistry -as requiredThere will be a special focus on leading on Type 1 Diabetes antenatal services in line with Hybrid closed Loop use and part of Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle initiative as part of NHS England implementation of TA 943 Job description Job responsibilitiesSharing in providing the outpatient diabetes & endocrinology serviceSupervision of trainees, providing advice and reviewing treatment plansParticipation in education programmes for trainees, medical students, nursing staff and other specialist staffParticipation in the clinical governance activities of the departmentBeing an active member of the team, encouraging multi professional workingManagement of the trainees in the firm, providing appraisal and necessary feedbackContribution to the overall management of the diabetes & endocrine service, undertaking projects and programmes of work as delegated by the Clinical DirectorContribution to specialty in delivering and developing appropriate servicesBe part of MDT meetings such as Adrenal, Pituitary and Biochemistry -as requiredThere will be a special focus on leading on Type 1 Diabetes antenatal services in line with Hybrid closed Loop use and part of Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle initiative as part of NHS England implementation of TA 943Person Specification Qualifications EssentialFull registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a current licence to practise. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus, or eligibility for entry within six months of the scheduled interview date. CCT in Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus and General Internal Medicine, or an equivalent recognised qualification. MRCP (UK) or an equivalent postgraduate medical qualification. Evidence of broad clinical training and experience in diabetes and endocrinology, with the ability to practise independently at consultant level. Demonstrable experience in the assessment and management of Type 1 diabetes, including diabetes technology and insulin pump therapy. Experience of managing diabetes during pregnancy and working within a multidisciplinary antenatal diabetes service. Experience EssentialThe post has a particular focus on leading the Type 1 diabetes antenatal service, including Hybrid Closed Loop technology. Appropriate experience in General Internal Medicine and/or Acute Medicine, with the competence to contribute to Acute Medical Unit activity and relevant on-call arrangements. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialFull registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a current licence to practise. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus, or eligibility for entry within six months of the scheduled interview date. CCT in Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus and General Internal Medicine, or an equivalent recognised qualification. MRCP (UK) or an equivalent postgraduate medical qualification. Evidence of broad clinical training and experience in diabetes and endocrinology, with the ability to practise independently at consultant level. Demonstrable experience in the assessment and management of Type 1 diabetes, including diabetes technology and insulin pump therapy. Experience of managing diabetes during pregnancy and working within a multidisciplinary antenatal diabetes service. Experience EssentialThe post has a particular focus on leading the Type 1 diabetes antenatal service, including Hybrid Closed Loop technology. Appropriate experience in General Internal Medicine and/or Acute Medicine, with the competence to contribute to Acute Medical Unit activity and relevant on-call arrangements.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). 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 namePortsmouth Hospitals University NHS TrustAddressQueen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LYSouthwick Hill RoadPortsmouthEnglandPO6 3LYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer namePortsmouth Hospitals University NHS TrustAddressQueen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LYSouthwick Hill RoadPortsmouthEnglandPO6 3LYUnited KingdomEmployer's website