Locum Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology

Clinical Responsibilities The post holder will provide high-quality health care for patients referred for diagnosis and treatment, including outpatients and inpatients. The post has a focus on delivering diabetes services and covering acute intake medical work, and providing ongoing care to patients admitted on the take. General Responsibilities 1. To provide high-quality health care for patients referred for diagnosis and treatment, including outpatients and inpatients 2. To respond to inpatient and outpatient referrals from other specialties 3. To provide prompt, effective advice for General Practitioners 4. To participate in educational and audit meetings 5. To meet CPD and revalidation requirements 6. To provide cover for consultant colleagues during periods of leave 7. To support the Hospital's Clinical Governance Strategy 8. To contribute to all other aspects of the Directorate and Hospital's affairs, including relevant consultant and directorate meetings Diabetes and Endocrinology Medicine 9. To provide a consultant-led service in the specialty 10. To support and assist in the development of diabetes services, both in the hospital and in the community 11. To contribute to research in diabetes and endocrinology in an area of special interest 12. To contribute to meeting the NICE standards for diabetes and endocrinology services 13. To contribute to meeting the 4-hour waiting time target in the Emergency Department 14. To contribute to other targets, e.g. RTT in diabetes and endocrinology outpatients