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Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes
NHS, Bristol, Virginia, United States, 24202
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Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes The closing date is 25 January 2026
This is a confirmed substantive post and an exciting opportunity to join the existing Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC), UHBW. We are a recognised Centre of Excellence previously with two European Reference Networks as a specialised centre for both Rare Endocrine and Rare Bone disease. We have recently been commissioned as the south west region CEW (Complications of Excess Weight) hub site by NHSE and Bristol is also one of the four nationally commissioned, NHS England funded complex Osteogenesis Imperfecta service. The endocrine and diabetes team based at the BRHC will consist of 6 NHS endocrine and diabetes consultants, one University of Bristol clinical academic for diabetes and Obesity, and 2 Consultant Paediatricians with an interest in diabetes, 4.9 WTE paediatric endocrinology/late-effect nurse specialists and 8.2 WTE PDSN, 3 WTE dietitians and 2.8 WTE Clinical Psychologists. The new post will join the specialist endocrinology services and large diabetes team and work with the endocrine late effects team or a sub‑speciality interest to meet the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details around the Main Duties of the role.
About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13 000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500 000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward‑thinking multi‑award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world‑leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston; join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details around the Main Duties of the role. Unless there are exceptional circumstances the interview will be face to face. Interview date is 27‑Feb‑26.
Person Specification Qualifications
Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
MRCPCH by examination or equivalent.
On the GMC's Specialist Register in paediatric endocrinology OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview. Note: Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application
Diabetes Spin or equivalent or within 6 months of completion
Valid BLS training
Higher academic qualification
Endocrine paediatric speciality training or another sub‑speciality interest to fit in with departmental requirements
Experience
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
Approved Grid training in paediatric endocrinology or equivalent
Diabetes SPIN or equivalent, Diabetes technology
Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Experience of teaching medical students.
Experience of supervising trainees.
Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Wider experience, research, and training, in providing subspecialty service
Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Experience of working in the NHS
Valid APLS and NLS (this may be mandatory for some posts).
Formal teaching qualification
Skills
Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions
Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
Meets the requirements of the GMC's 'Good Medical Practice'
Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
Ability to practice independently as a consultant
Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks.
Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS.
Understanding of management issues including medical management, clinical governance, service planning, and quality improvement.
Evidence of multi‑disciplinary team working
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi‑professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
Ability to be a flexible team member.
Broad range of IT skills
Knowledge of risk management, annual job planning, appraisal review process, etc.
Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Evidence of leadership attributes and experience
Evidence of motivational skills
Knowledge
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
Positive approach to evidence based practice
Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Knowledge of the principles involved in research
Evidence of involvement in research
Evidence of peer review research papers
Evidence of participation in clinical audit/QI project, understanding the role of these in improving the medical practice
Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence, so as to improve clinical outcomes
Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Evidence of peer reviewed research papers
Evidence of ability to write abstracts for submission to conferences
Presentations at national/international meetings
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.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
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Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes The closing date is 25 January 2026
This is a confirmed substantive post and an exciting opportunity to join the existing Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC), UHBW. We are a recognised Centre of Excellence previously with two European Reference Networks as a specialised centre for both Rare Endocrine and Rare Bone disease. We have recently been commissioned as the south west region CEW (Complications of Excess Weight) hub site by NHSE and Bristol is also one of the four nationally commissioned, NHS England funded complex Osteogenesis Imperfecta service. The endocrine and diabetes team based at the BRHC will consist of 6 NHS endocrine and diabetes consultants, one University of Bristol clinical academic for diabetes and Obesity, and 2 Consultant Paediatricians with an interest in diabetes, 4.9 WTE paediatric endocrinology/late-effect nurse specialists and 8.2 WTE PDSN, 3 WTE dietitians and 2.8 WTE Clinical Psychologists. The new post will join the specialist endocrinology services and large diabetes team and work with the endocrine late effects team or a sub‑speciality interest to meet the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details around the Main Duties of the role.
About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13 000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500 000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward‑thinking multi‑award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world‑leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston; join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details around the Main Duties of the role. Unless there are exceptional circumstances the interview will be face to face. Interview date is 27‑Feb‑26.
Person Specification Qualifications
Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
MRCPCH by examination or equivalent.
On the GMC's Specialist Register in paediatric endocrinology OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview. Note: Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application
Diabetes Spin or equivalent or within 6 months of completion
Valid BLS training
Higher academic qualification
Endocrine paediatric speciality training or another sub‑speciality interest to fit in with departmental requirements
Experience
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
Approved Grid training in paediatric endocrinology or equivalent
Diabetes SPIN or equivalent, Diabetes technology
Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Experience of teaching medical students.
Experience of supervising trainees.
Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Wider experience, research, and training, in providing subspecialty service
Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Experience of working in the NHS
Valid APLS and NLS (this may be mandatory for some posts).
Formal teaching qualification
Skills
Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions
Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
Meets the requirements of the GMC's 'Good Medical Practice'
Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
Ability to practice independently as a consultant
Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks.
Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS.
Understanding of management issues including medical management, clinical governance, service planning, and quality improvement.
Evidence of multi‑disciplinary team working
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi‑professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
Ability to be a flexible team member.
Broad range of IT skills
Knowledge of risk management, annual job planning, appraisal review process, etc.
Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Evidence of leadership attributes and experience
Evidence of motivational skills
Knowledge
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
Positive approach to evidence based practice
Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Knowledge of the principles involved in research
Evidence of involvement in research
Evidence of peer review research papers
Evidence of participation in clinical audit/QI project, understanding the role of these in improving the medical practice
Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence, so as to improve clinical outcomes
Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Evidence of peer reviewed research papers
Evidence of ability to write abstracts for submission to conferences
Presentations at national/international meetings
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.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
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