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Job summary

Main area
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 7 sessions per week
Job ref
387-M5129-MP
Employer
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Town
Bristol
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/10/2026 23:59

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Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

As part of the transition to a Group Clinical Services structure within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, there is an increased expectation of cross-site working.

Although roles will have a designated base, post holders are likely to be required to work across multiple Trust sites in line with service needs. Where this is not included in the initial job plan, any future requirement arising from the departmental restructures will be addressed through the job planning process. Travel time will be taken into consideration in line with contractual expectations.

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.

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Job overview

Job Title:  Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology

 

Hours: 0.7WTE

 

Job Type: Substantive  

 

Work Location: Bristol Royal Infirmary and Weston General Hospital.

 

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to have the opportunity to be able to appoint a Substantive consultant to join our well established multi-disciplinary diabetes & endocrinology team. This is a Part-time (7PA) post and will offer exposure to specialist secondary and tertiary diabetes and endocrine services in our dynamic and thriving teaching hospital. Applications from candidates wishing to work less than 7pas are also encouraged to apply.  Our Foundation Trust is committed to delivering healthcare, research and teaching of the very highest quality in the appealing, vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Bristol and Weston area.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary but will also deliver 1 day at Weston General Hospital per week. 

Applicants must hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or have evidence of being within twelve months of award of CCT or equivalent by the date of interview. The post holder will also have full GMC registration. An application form, person specification, and job description can be found online at NHS jobs.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.  

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.  

 Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Candidates should note if successful in being shortlisted, an invite to attend for interview will be sent.

 

Please contact Dr Bushra Ahmad (Clinical Lead) [email protected] , Parag Yajnik (consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology) [email protected] , and Annie Avery (General manager)  [email protected]   and Dr Clare Holmes (Clinical Chair, Division of Medicine, [email protected]   for further enquiries and to arrange informal visits.

 

 

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria
  • Full and specialist GMC registration in Diabetes and Endocrinology or
  • Within 12 months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview
Desirable criteria
  • Higher academic qualification e.g. MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology.
  • Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of a special interest and expertise in parathyroid, calcium and metabolic bone disorders.

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty.
  • Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
  • Skills in management of, parathyroid, calcium and metabolic bone disease
Desirable criteria
  • Broad range of IT skills.

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of clinical governance and the individual governance responsibilities.
  • Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation.
  • Positive approach to evidence-based practice
  • Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD).

Research

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of the principles involved in research
  • Evidence of involvement in research.
Desirable criteria
  • Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. MSc, MD, PhD.
  • Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers

Management & Leadership

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of management training and learning from it.
  • Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
  • Ability to cope with and effectively organise a consultant’s workload.
  • Ability to practice independently as a consultant
  • Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership.
  • Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks.
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses.

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
  • Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
  • Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries.
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multiprofessional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions.
  • Ability to be a flexible team member.

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
  • Awareness of personal limitations.
Desirable criteria
  • Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
  • Trained as a Consultant Appraiser

Other

Essential criteria
  • Meets professional health requirements.
  • Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Bushra Ahmad
Job title
Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
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