Consultant Physician in Diabetes and Endocrinology

Job summary Applications are invited for a full-time consultant post in Diabetes & Endocrinology. The successful candidate will join a team of 8 consultants at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust and may have commitments at any of our 3 sites. The multidisciplinary team at Mid Yorkshire is dynamic and consists of Consultants, doctors in specialty training posts, Diabetes Nurse Consultant, Diabetes Nurse Specialists, Endocrine Nurse Specialists, research nurses, podiatrists and dieticians. In addition to general diabetes & endocrine services, there are a range of speciality services including, diabetes and endocrine antenatal services, diabetes foot services, insulin pump clinics, young adult clinic, transition clinics, osteoporosis, lipid management, weight management services and provision for radio-iodine services. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their own specialist interest, contributing to the range of services currently provided at Mid Yorkshire. Our consultants also staff an inpatient Diabetes & Endocrinology ward on a rotational basis. The post holder will join the out of hours Acute General Medicine Rota, this involves evening (1in 16) or weekend (1 in 8) ward rounds on the acute medical unit at Pinderfields hospital and on call based from home (1.5 PAs). Main duties of the job This substantive post is offered on a full-time (10 PA) basis although less than full-time applications will be considered. Duties will be based primarily on our Pinderfields site, although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our three sites including Pontefract and Dewsbury Hospitals.) The main duties of the post will include: A range of general and specialist outpatient services in Diabetes and Endocrinology Contribution to Acute Medicine on call and General Medical inpatients Diabetes & Endocrinology outpatient clinics, MDT meetings and supporting Diabetes inpatient team. Administrative duties to support outpatient and inpatient work (office space and secretarial support will be provided) Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework with at least 1.5 SPA (core) and such additional PAs (DCC or SPA) offered according to roles and duties commissioned. On-Call duties for general medicine currently assessed as 1.5 PA (1:14 weekdays, 1:8 weekends) Educational supervision for residents (from FY1 to Specialist Registrar). These will be additional SPA and job planned as 0.25 PA per trainee (1 hour/ week). About us We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Details Date posted 03 June 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £113,565 to £150,569 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 001349 Job locations Trustwide Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities About the role Applications are invited for a full-time consultant post in Diabetes & Endocrinology. The successful candidate will join a team of 8 consultants at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust and may have commitments at any of our 3 sites. The multidisciplinary team at Mid Yorkshire is dynamic and consists of Consultants, doctors in specialty training posts, Diabetes Nurse Consultant, Diabetes Nurse Specialists, Endocrine Nurse Specialists, research nurses, podiatrists and dieticians. In addition to general diabetes & endocrine services, there are a range of speciality services including, diabetes and endocrine antenatal services, diabetes foot services, insulin pump clinics, young adult clinic, transition clinics, osteoporosis, lipid management, weight management services and provision for radio-iodine services. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their own specialist interest, contributing to the range of services currently provided at Mid Yorkshire. Our consultants also staff an inpatient Diabetes & Endocrinology ward on a rotational basis. The post holder will join the out of hours Acute General Medicine Rota, this involves evening (1in 16) or weekend (1 in 8) ward rounds on the acute medical unit at Pinderfields hospital and on call based from home (1.5 PAs). Main duties The main duties of the post will include: • A range of general and specialist outpatient services in Diabetes and Endocrinology • Contribution to Acute Medicine on call and General Medical inpatients • Diabetes & Endocrinology outpatient clinics, MDT meetings and supporting Diabetes inpatient team. • Administrative duties to support outpatient and inpatient work (office space and secretarial support will be provided) • Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework with at least 1.5 SPA (core) and such additional PAs (DCC or SPA) offered according to roles and duties commissioned. • On-Call duties for general medicine – currently assessed as 1.5 PA (1:14 weekdays, 1:8 weekends) • Educational supervision for residents (from FY1 to Specialist Registrar). These will be additional SPA and job planned as 0.25 PA per trainee (1 hour/ week). Please see the attached full job description for an example weekly timetable. Essential person specification requirements To meet the requirements of this role, applicants must demonstrate the following essential criteria: Full GMC Registration with licence to practise Medical Degree from recognised medical school GMC Full Registration with licence to practise MRCP or Equivalent Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) Eligibility to work in the UK Wide experience in general and specialist diabetes and endocrinology and general internal medicine Comprehensive technical competence in Diabetes and Endocrinology Able to provide sound clinical opinion on all diabetes and endocrine problems Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients within general medical practice Ability to be the responsible physician for the Acute Medical take and ward patients. Wide experience of NHS procedures and practice Teaching skills Computer literate Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving Good time management and organisational skills Able to manage and lead a service and junior staff Ability to work within the trust and NHS performance framework and targets Possesses good communication skills Flexibility Willingness to provide and learn all aspects of hospitals internal systems and processes and adhere to local policies Physically able to carry out the duties as specified in the job description and ability to evidence competencies Disclosure + Barring Service (DBS) Clearance For the full Person Specification, including desirable criteria for the role, please refer to the attached document within the job description.