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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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