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Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our friendly, dynamic Diabetes and Endocrinology team. The successful candidate will join an established innovative team of Consultants, Junior Doctors and Specialist Nurses.

There are roles at Basildon and Southend and a role which will work across two sites, Basildon and Broomfield.  These roles will perform a blend of Diabetes and Endocrinology clinics, as well as supporting colleagues with general inpatient in-reach and working with colleagues to support and develop the Diabetes and Endocrinology services for the benefit of our local population. Please see individual job descriptions for more information.

We would fully support the successful candidate in developing an area of specialist interest, linked to the current needs of the service as across the sites we currently support a wide range of sub-interests within the field of diabetes and endocrinology, and there is an excellent mix of clinical work within the proposed job plan.   

Please note we are awaiting Royal College approval of the JD.

Main duties of the job

The role as Full time Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology will be  performing outpatient clinics, ward reviews and will also support inpatient in-reach, providing expert assessment and advice for Diabetes and Endocrinology patients to General and Acute colleagues.

You will be expected to undertake electronic triaging of new outpatient referrals and review and respond to advice and guidance requests.

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. 

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.  

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. 

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.