Locum Consultant Diabetes and Endocrinology
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,725 - £145,478 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Norwich, NR4 7UY |
| Company: | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7743247/234-MS2470 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Locum Consultant Physician in Diabetes and Endocrinology
The Trust seeks to appoint a Locum consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology and General medicine. The post would be suitable for a candidate wishing to work 10 programmed activities (PA) to begin with and this opportunity has arisen due to change in existing job plans. The intended locum would be for 12-18 months progressing to a substantive post.
A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.
Within the department, there are multiple areas of development being undertaken. One of which is a well-established Insulin Pump Service which has been recently commissioned to increase its provision of pumps available to be started per year. In addition, the Department has also been successful in it’s application to become a Young Person with Diabetes Pilot Site whereby a new and dedicated service, clinical pathway and accompanying expansion in establishment has recently launched. The department was also successful in being awarded funding to set up and operate a Disordered Eating Service which is in the process of commencement. Lastly, there is a highly prestigious Multidisciplinary Medical and Vascular Foot Service, having won a QIC Award, with Vascular, Orthopaedic, Diabetes, Podiatry and Amputation Nurse Specialist involvement. The Diabetes Team also specialise in operating a Cystic Fibrosis service, in addition to a Monogenic Diabetes Service. The Endocrine department is nationally acclaimed, having received Paget’s Association Centre of Excellence status and is commissioned as a regional specialist centre for calcium and metabolic bone disorders. We are also the tertiary referral centre for adrenal service and are supported by an enthusiastic Endocrine nurse team.
The successful applicants will be encouraged to work with the existing team to provide support within these supportive and progressive areas of service.
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of acute clinical services through the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and its 1,200 beds, in addition to operating services at the Cromer and District Hospital. The organisation comprises of 7,500 staff who support the treatment of more than one million patients per year: including residents from Norfolk, neighbouring counties and further afield. Our patients are referred to our organisation by around 110 local GP Practices in addition to other Acute Hospitals and Primary Care Trusts around the country.
As a University Teaching Hospital, we are dedicated to developing our Research and Development Strategy in partnership with the University of East Anglia. Moreover, we also work closely with our partners on the Norwich Research Park and Norwich Radiology Academy to take forward our ambitious targets for research and development
For a detailed job description and full advert please read the attached document which gives main responsibilities of this post
Applicants should be able to demonstrate extensive experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology
This advert closes on Friday 30 Jan 2026
Locum Consultant Physician in Diabetes and Endocrinology
The Trust seeks to appoint a Locum consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology and General medicine. The post would be suitable for a candidate wishing to work 10 programmed activities (PA) to begin with and this opportunity has arisen due to change in existing job plans. The intended locum would be for 12-18 months progressing to a substantive post.
A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.
Within the department, there are multiple areas of development being undertaken. One of which is a well-established Insulin Pump Service which has been recently commissioned to increase its provision of pumps available to be started per year. In addition, the Department has also been successful in it’s application to become a Young Person with Diabetes Pilot Site whereby a new and dedicated service, clinical pathway and accompanying expansion in establishment has recently launched. The department was also successful in being awarded funding to set up and operate a Disordered Eating Service which is in the process of commencement. Lastly, there is a highly prestigious Multidisciplinary Medical and Vascular Foot Service, having won a QIC Award, with Vascular, Orthopaedic, Diabetes, Podiatry and Amputation Nurse Specialist involvement. The Diabetes Team also specialise in operating a Cystic Fibrosis service, in addition to a Monogenic Diabetes Service. The Endocrine department is nationally acclaimed, having received Paget’s Association Centre of Excellence status and is commissioned as a regional specialist centre for calcium and metabolic bone disorders. We are also the tertiary referral centre for adrenal service and are supported by an enthusiastic Endocrine nurse team.
The successful applicants will be encouraged to work with the existing team to provide support within these supportive and progressive areas of service.
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of acute clinical services through the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and its 1,200 beds, in addition to operating services at the Cromer and District Hospital. The organisation comprises of 7,500 staff who support the treatment of more than one million patients per year: including residents from Norfolk, neighbouring counties and further afield. Our patients are referred to our organisation by around 110 local GP Practices in addition to other Acute Hospitals and Primary Care Trusts around the country.
As a University Teaching Hospital, we are dedicated to developing our Research and Development Strategy in partnership with the University of East Anglia. Moreover, we also work closely with our partners on the Norwich Research Park and Norwich Radiology Academy to take forward our ambitious targets for research and development
For a detailed job description and full advert please read the attached document which gives main responsibilities of this post
Applicants should be able to demonstrate extensive experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology
This advert closes on Friday 30 Jan 2026