Overview
In this role you will lead paediatric diabetes care within a larger team, supporting cross-site clinics and a multidisciplinary framework. You will contribute to service development, audits, and QI projects while working with both Sunderland and South Tyneside teams. The position offers flexible clinic patterns and a substantial workload to support excellent outcomes for children and young people. You will collaborate closely with adult diabetes services and participate in strategic planning to align with local and national guidance. This is an opportunity to influence patient care, education, and service delivery in a deprived area with strong outcomes.
Pay / Benefits
- Flexible working policy
- Fitness centre and libraries
- Chaplaincy support
- Care Co-ordinator for childcare arrangements
- Education, training and career progression support
- One Team One Trust culture
Responsibilities
- Deliver outpatient clinics at Sunderland and South Tyneside Hospitals
- Provide clinical support to the paediatric diabetes MDT and participate in monthly MDT meetings
- Contribute to departmental audits and QI projects
- Attend weekly paediatric consultant meetings
- Participate in out-of-hours general paediatrics rota
- Assist in service development and strategic delivery across the local area
- Engage in national/local guidance alignment and annual appraisal
- Collaborate with adult diabetes teams on transition pathways
Key requirements
- Full GMC registration
- CCT or equivalent in paediatrics, or eligibility for GMC Specialist Register within six months
- Diabetes SPIN or Paediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology CCT or working towards it (oversseas equivalents considered)
- Experience in paediatric diabetes and insulin pump therapy/CGM/closed-loop systems (desirable)
- Ability to take full responsibility for independent management of patients
- Strong communication with patients, relatives, and team members
- Flexible and adaptable
- Effective communicator
- Team player with teaching and supervisory abilities
- Insulin pump therapy
- Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)/flash glucose monitoring
- Hybrid closed-loop systems
Consultant Paediatrician with a Special Interest in Diabetes in Sunderland employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
