Job Overview This is a full time (10 PA) fixed term post for 23 months. We are seeking a Consultant Endocrinologist to join our dynamic team. We currently have 4 full time consultants and 2 less than full time (6.2 WTE). This is a replacement post. In addition to our consultant team we have 2 Specialist Registrars, 1 Internal Medical Trainee, 1 FY2 trainee, 4 FY1 trainees and a clinical fellow. We are supported by a team of Diabetes and Endocrinology CNS's. The department covers the full range of diabetes and endocrinology, including:

Antenatal care Pump therapy and diabetes technology Multi‑disciplinary transition service for both diabetes and endocrinology Multi‑disciplinary foot service with one of the lowest amputation rates in the South West Multi‑disciplinary pituitary disease clinics Multi‑disciplinary endocrine surgery clinics

The department prides itself on being a centre of innovation and is committed to continuous improvement. The team has won various awards and strives to offer some of the best diabetes and endocrine care in the UK. The team is well established and believes in a collaborative approach to care, with strong relationships across acute and community sectors in the ICB and wider region. The department is actively involved in multi‑site diabetes trials and increasing research activity. Main duties of the job We are looking for an excellent team player, passionate about improving care for diabetes and endocrine patients and willing to embrace / lead new practices. This replacement post follows the previous incumbent who was lead for inpatient diabetes within the department. The successful candidate will work closely with the inpatient diabetes nursing team and develop this service, having the time, resources and support to do so. We encourage interested applicants to contact or visit the department prior to applying. We will also consider part‑time or split‑centre working to allow pursuit of other professional interests if applicable. Working for our organisation At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for and are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. We value staff wellbeing with a well‑established programme of support, covering physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities The holder will be a Consultant with CCT in Diabetes and Endocrinology or within 6 months of achieving CCT. The post is based at the RUH with off‑site work at community hospitals. Duties include outpatient diabetes and endocrine clinics, foot clinics, community diabetes clinics at hospitals and GP practices (often delivered virtually via MS Teams). On average each clinic involves seeing 10–12 patients, though some are telephone‑only. There is an opportunity to undertake educational supervision of junior doctors. The inpatient General Internal Medicine component involves covering a 28‑bed diabetes ward and occasional medical outliers (maximum 1–2 patients). Current ward commitment is a 1‑week block every 6 weeks per consultant. The post includes GIM on‑call duties; the on‑call commitment is 1 in 24 at category B. Evening ward rounds occur between 5 & 8 pm. The consultant is on call from home and must be available for telephone advice 8 pm–8 am, with occasional on‑site reviews. Weekend on‑call is present in hospital 8 am–8 pm, then from home 8 pm–8 am. Weekend shifts are 1 in 24 with time off in lieu. No routine weekend ward work at present, but consideration can be given for time off in lieu of additional work. Person specification Qualifications

MBBS or equivalent Specialist Accreditation or CSST or equivalent in DM and Endocrinology and GIM

Clinical Experience

UK CCT in diabetes and endocrinology At least 3 years at Specialist Registrar / Senior Registrar grade with experience in majority of diabetes / endocrinology subspecialties

Teaching Experience

Evidence of support and supervision of foundation and IMT doctors

Management and Administrative Experience

Ability to motivate and develop junior medical staff

Desirable criteria

Experience in clinical leadership roles Experience in service development

Clinical experience (additional)

Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within the specialty and for unselected emergency GIM admissions/inpatients

Please note Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right‑to‑work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying. Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and will require a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Application process This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time. Documents to download

Consultant_Endocrinologist (PDF, 536.3 KB) Consultant_Endocrinologist_Sample_Job_Plan (PDF, 51.2 KB) Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1 MB)

Further details / informal visits Name: Dr Chloe BroughtonJob title: Co‑Clinical LeadEmail address: chloebroughton@nhs.netTelephone number: 01225 824530 #J-18808-Ljbffr