Locum Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology

The Locum Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology will provide specialist clinical leadership and high-quality care across Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, working primarily at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital whilst supporting services across Winchester, Andover and community sites. The post holder will join an established team of consultants delivering inpatient and outpatient Diabetes and Endocrinology services, alongside support for General Internal Medicine. Responsibilities include consultant-led ward rounds, management of a 25-bedded medical ward, triage of referrals, provision of Advice and Guidance, and specialist review of inpatient Diabetes and Endocrine patients. The role includes regular outpatient clinics in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Diabetic Foot services, working closely with specialist nurses, dietitians and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated, patient-centred care. The successful candidate will contribute to service development, quality improvement, clinical governance, audit and research activities, ensuring services remain aligned with national standards and best practice. The post holder will also play an active role in teaching, training and supervision of resident doctors and other healthcare professionals, supporting the Trusts commitment to education and workforce development. Opportunities exist to further develop specialist interests, including insulin pump services, transition care, community integration and subspecialty endocrinology, while contributing to the future growth and transformation of Diabetes and Endocrinology services across the Trust. Job description Job responsibilities The Locum Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology will provide specialist clinical leadership and high-quality care across Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, working primarily at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital whilst supporting services across Winchester, Andover and community sites. The post holder will join an established team of consultants delivering inpatient and outpatient Diabetes and Endocrinology services, alongside support for General Internal Medicine. Responsibilities include consultant-led ward rounds, management of a 25-bedded medical ward, triage of referrals, provision of Advice and Guidance, and specialist review of inpatient Diabetes and Endocrine patients. The role includes regular outpatient clinics in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Diabetic Foot services, working closely with specialist nurses, dietitians and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated, patient-centred care. The successful candidate will contribute to service development, quality improvement, clinical governance, audit and research activities, ensuring services remain aligned with national standards and best practice. The post holder will also play an active role in teaching, training and supervision of resident doctors and other healthcare professionals, supporting the Trusts commitment to education and workforce development. Opportunities exist to further develop specialist interests, including insulin pump services, transition care, community integration and subspecialty endocrinology, while contributing to the future growth and transformation of Diabetes and Endocrinology services across the Trust.