Job summary Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Physician in Diabetes and Endocrinology at Frimley Park Hospital. The post holder will join the existing team of six substantive Consultants. We are keen to attract candidates interested in innovative ways to move the specialist service forward. We have a rapidly expanding Technology service and a high performing DAFNE course. We are also the designated hub for regional Diabetic Foot care. We run local MDTs in Adrenal, Parathyroid and Complex Thyroid disease and are affiliated with Kings College Hospital London Pituitary MDT. Experience in or enthusiasm for antenatal care, Technology or Obesity would be welcome but is not essential. We are keen to allow you to develop skills outside of the specialty and have strong Educational, RCP and ICB links. The Medical Directorate provides hyperacute cardiac and stroke services to large areas of Surrey, North Hampshire and Berkshire. We also have on site renal services. The successful applicant will be involved in providing general medical services to inpatients on a 1 in 3 month rotational basis and will be expected to participate in the acute general medical on-call rota. This is currently 1 in 8 weekends and 1 in 24 weekdays. Applicants should have a CCT in Diabetes Endocrinology and General Medicine, or be within 6-months of achieving this at the time of application. Main duties of the job The post holder will have responsibility for inpatients within the medical directorate on one month in 3 rotational basis. They would have outpatient clinics on and off site. Will undertake a share of administrative duties associated with the care of their patients, the running of the Endocrinology department and the Directorate. There will be a minimum of 1.5 SPA. There is a generous study budget for consultants and a post-graduate centre to support Study Leave. There is a helpful on-site Library with on-line journal/article finding support. The post holder will be part of the general medical on call rota which is currently 1:8 weekends and 1:24 weekdays. The Endocrine department provides a number of specialist clinics including diabetic foot, antenatal, transition, technology and cystic fibrosis. We also have local Pump MDT, Parathyroid and Complex Thyroid MDT and Adrenal MDT and are part of Kings College Hospital, London Pituitary MDT network. The development of a specialist interest would be encouraged. Current options include Antenatal, Technology and Obesity but are open to negotiation. The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the department with inpatient and outpatient commitments. They will undertake a share of the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients. The post holder will be expected to take part in Departmental Governance and contribute to Audit. About us The successful applicant will be involved in providing general medical services to patients on the endocrine and general medical ward and participating in the acute general medical on-call rota. Applicants should have a CCT in Endocrinology and General Medicine, or be within 6-months of achieving this at the time of application. For an informal discussion of the post or visit, please contact Dr Chris Orchard (Chief of Service for Medicine chis.orchardnhs.net) or Dr Frances Coyle (Lead Endocrinologist email f.coyle nhs.net tel number 0300 6134009). Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 151-FPHCON-34 Job locations Frimley Park Hospital Portsmouth Road Frimley GU16 7UJ Job description Job responsibilities A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and the Chief of Service. The Job Plan will be reviewed at 3 months and then annually, following their Appraisal Meeting. The Job Plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It provides a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it includes personal objectives, including details of links to wider service objectives, and details of support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives. Job description Job responsibilities A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and the Chief of Service. The Job Plan will be reviewed at 3 months and then annually, following their Appraisal Meeting. The Job Plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It provides a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it includes personal objectives, including details of links to wider service objectives, and details of support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MRCP (UK) CCT in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine (or within 6 months of achieving at the time of application) Desirable MD/PhD Other post-graduate degree Specific competencies for role Essential Able to evaluate own clinical practice Able to demonstrate innovative thinking Good written and oral communication skills Ability to organise and develop service provision Computer literate - confident in using MS Office, Email and Internet Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Leadership of professional bodies or committees Evidence of written communication in publications Professional / specialist experience Essential Delivery of outpatient diabetes and endocrinology care Participation in unselected medical take and delivery of care to acute medical inpatients Ability to make decisions at the level of a consultant and to lead a team of trainees Experience of teaching medical students and trainees Desirable At least 1-year of training in a specialist unit Person Specification Qualifications Essential MRCP (UK) CCT in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine (or within 6 months of achieving at the time of application) Desirable MD/PhD Other post-graduate degree Specific competencies for role Essential Able to evaluate own clinical practice Able to demonstrate innovative thinking Good written and oral communication skills Ability to organise and develop service provision Computer literate - confident in using MS Office, Email and Internet Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Leadership of professional bodies or committees Evidence of written communication in publications Professional / specialist experience Essential Delivery of outpatient diabetes and endocrinology care Participation in unselected medical take and delivery of care to acute medical inpatients Ability to make decisions at the level of a consultant and to lead a team of trainees Experience of teaching medical students and trainees Desirable At least 1-year of training in a specialist unit 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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Frimley Park Hospital Portsmouth Road Frimley GU16 7UJ Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)