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Main area
Diabetes and Endocrinology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week (Additional Diabetes and Endocrinology On Call PA (Negotiable))
Job ref
407-MLTC-7779598
Employer
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Walsall Manor Hospital
Town
Walsall
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 PA
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 08:00
Interview date
23/07/2026

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Consultant Physician Diabetes and Endocrinology

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Walsall Manor Hospital is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services. The Trust primarily serves the immediate population of Walsall with some patients requiring more specialised treatment at other, neighbouring Trusts. The Trust continues to invest in its facilities and services, supporting high-quality care for the communities it serves.

 

This role offers the opportunity to work within our integrated care model, contributing to high-quality services that help people remain independent in their own homes and communities.

 

We are committed to investing in our workforce and creating an environment where colleagues can learn, contribute and develop. Our new Urgent Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, demonstrates our ongoing investment in facilities and services.

 

As an employee, you’ll benefit from an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package (detailed in Employer Description above), plus access to NHS pension arrangements and staff accommodation where available.

 

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant, currently holding the Bronze Award, underlining our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community.

 

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Job overview

This is a Consultant Diabetes and Endocrinologist position for 10 Programmed Activities per week with an additional PA available subject to negotiation and will include participation in a 1:8 hot week on-call. Teaching and participation in audit and research interest are encouraged.

The post holder will join an existing team of dynamic Consultants and to undertake OPD and IP activities at Walsall Manor Hospital NHS Trust and given the skill sets, may participate in the development of services. 

The Diabetes and Endocrinology department have a robust programme for mentoring the new Consultant appointment: the successful candidate will have a clear designated supervisor within the departments and appraisal annually with set PDPs.

This post is available to applicants seeking LTFT working arrangements. 

Main duties of the job

  1. To be responsible for ensuring a commitment in providing a high-quality Diabetes and Endocrinology service to patients by continual development of practice in the light of research evidence and by audit against Clinical standards.
  2. To provide advice to primary and secondary care colleagues in other specialities in relation to clinical problems and overseeing the internal referrals assessed by junior and specialist Diabetes and Endocrinology team.
  3. To provide a comprehensive outpatient service from clinics provided in both the main Outpatient Department and specialist clinics held within the Clinical Measurement Unit
  4. To support teaching and training of junior medical staff, medical students Postgraduate Medical Education in general. The Trust will strongly Support and allow time for CPD for the Successful candidate.
  5. To support and encourage audit and research and develop close links with academic initiatives.
  6. To actively participate in CME and personal development programmes.
  7. To develop an interest in Diabetic and Endocrine interventions.
  8. To support the on-going development of services for Diabetes and Endocrinology in line with the existing programmes liaising with community and primary care services.

Working for our organisation

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. 

A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The working week for a full-time Consultant is comprised of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) each of which has a nominal timetable value of 4 hours. 

A job plan in regard work distribution will be agreed with the Clinical Director and postholder on appointment

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Basic Medical Degree
  • Full MRCP or equivalent
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
  • ALS (Adult Life support) within last 3 years
  • Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Internal Medicine (or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of interview)
  • Must possess a wide experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine at senior level
  • Ability to offer expert clinical advice on range of problems
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to act as an effective role model for junior staff.

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good organisational and management skills Ability to manage and lead within the Diabetes 7 Endocrinology Team
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
  • Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
  • Experience of supervising junior medical staff including SpR/StR level
  • Ability to teach clinical and operative skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

Application numbers

Please note this vacancy may close early if high numbers of applications received

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Joanna Jeynes
Job title
Care Group Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01922 65 6328
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