Job summary We are looking to appoint a Whole time Locum Consultant in General Internal Medicine (with outpatients sessions in Diabetes) to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Based at the Northern General Hospital. We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers. Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues. Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered. Main duties of the job The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for providing a full range of GIM and Diabetes/Endocrinology services across Sheffield and beyond. The appointee will be ward based with a team of junior doctors (1 SpR, 1 or 2 Core trainees, 1 or 2 FY1 or FY2 doctors and a Physician Associate) and will look after patients allocated to the D&E directorate from a specialist medical take. The consultant would undertake a daily review (Monday to Friday) of patients under their care. Together with Consultant and SAS doctor colleagues, they will be responsible for providing Diabetes/Endocrinology Services to enable the trust to fulfil its service agreements to the Commissioners. They will undertake 2 clinics a week a combination of new and follow up dependant on service need. More details about the duties of the post can be found in the Job Description. About us Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one if the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions. Date posted 10 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 190-STH-25-049 Job locations Northern General Hospital Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AU Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan. The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan. The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise Postgraduate professional qualifications MRCP or equivalent Desirable MD or PhD or equivalent Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty (if applicable) or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview Clinical experience Essential Ability to work as an independent practitioner in the specialty covered by the post. Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post plus any specific experience required for the post. Research Essential Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate Desirable Publications in Peer reviewed journals. Teaching and training Essential Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months Desirable Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio Management and Administration Essential Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management Desirable Experience of working with management groups Clinical governance and audit Essential Experience in performing clinical audit Desirable Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project Personal attributes Essential Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values Desirable Good written communication skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise Postgraduate professional qualifications MRCP or equivalent Desirable MD or PhD or equivalent Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty (if applicable) or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview Clinical experience Essential Ability to work as an independent practitioner in the specialty covered by the post. Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post plus any specific experience required for the post. Research Essential Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate Desirable Publications in Peer reviewed journals. Teaching and training Essential Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months Desirable Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio Management and Administration Essential Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management Desirable Experience of working with management groups Clinical governance and audit Essential Experience in performing clinical audit Desirable Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project Personal attributes Essential Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values Desirable Good written communication skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Sponsorship Applications 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 Check This 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 Sponsorship Applications 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 details Employer name Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Northern General Hospital Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AU Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)