Consultant Endocrinology and Diabetes

We have an exciting opportunity for a consultant to work with us atEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Endocrinology and Diabetes.

We are looking for a doctor dedicated to, and passionate about, improving health and wellbeing within the East Kent community.

Requirements

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Diagnosing and managing a wide range of endocrine disorders such as diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, adrenal and pituitary diseases, osteoporosis, metabolic bone diseases, lipid disorders, and other hormonal imbalances.
• Providing specialized care for patients with chronic conditions like Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, including the management of complications and associated conditions.
• Interpreting results from a variety of tests such as blood glucose monitoring, hormone level testing, thyroid function tests, DEXA scans, and others relevant to endocrinology.
• Developing and implementing treatment plans which may include medication management, lifestyle advice, insulin therapy, and other interventions.
• Providing consultative services to other physicians or healthcare professionals and participating in multidisciplinary team meetings.

Details about the roles:

• Speciality: Endocrinology and Diabetes
• Location: East Kent
• Shift patterns: 08:00-20:00 Mon-Fri on-going, part-time hours also available.
• Hours per week: 20-50 hours available
• Start date: ASAP- no end date, this is on-going the client will accept short term contracts
• Rates: £100-£120ph
• Payment method: PAYE we do NOT facilitate payment through LTD/umbrella companies

This is a great opportunity to join Doctors Direct, which enables you to work in multiple emergency medicine departments across the country full/part time and be paid great rates of pay. Doctors Direct recruit to the highest of NHS standards and all candidates applying for this role must have the following:

• Valid GMC
• Right to work in the UK
• Clinical attachment complete and minimum of 3 months paid experience in the NHS/UK

About the Trust

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust operates in five hospitals and several community clinics across Ashford, Canterbury, Folkstone and the surrounding areas. The Trust’s specialist urology, kidney disease and vascular services are also open to the wider community.

With a local population of 700,000 people to support, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest Trusts in the country. The Trust strives to be an example of clinical excellence across education, research and innovation. Its commitment can be seen through exceptionally low infection rates, consistently high numbers of patients on research trials, and pioneering technology such as its robotic surgery or hi-tech patient monitoring system.

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We have exciting career opportunities available for doctors across many grades and specialties. Once registered, you will be able to view and work in your chosen specialty and grade at any of our partner Trusts across England. If you would like to discuss career opportunities further, call us on 03330143652 or email doctorsjobs@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk where our dedicated team can help you find your next opportunity.

As an equal opportunities organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Salary: £100.00-£120.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Do you have a valid GMC? Do not apply if you do not have your GMC yet
• Do you have the right to work in the UK? (We do not offer sponsorship)
• Do you have 3-6 months NHS experience as a doctor? If yes please apply for this role
• Do you have references as a doctor that cover 2-3 years?

Licence/Certification:

• GMC (required)

Work Location: In person