Locum Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Locum Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology The closing date is 01 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust are seeking to appoint a 10 Programmed Activity locum Consultant in Diabetes and General Medicine, to be based at the University Hospital Lewisham site as part of the development of the new general medical model and the development of the diabetes service inclusive of foot, antenatal, type 1 diabetes and community diabetes services. The successful candidate will be offered a 10 PA, 12 month fixed term contract with Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The contract will be held by the Trust. Main duties of the job The post is for a whole-time (10 PA) Consultant Physician with a focus on delivering diabetes services and covering acute intake medical work, and providing ongoing care to patients admitted on the take. The post will be based at University Hospital Lewisham. This post has scope to become a substantive post. The job plan will be negotiated between the consultant and the Divisional Director at least annually. A Responsible Officer for Appraisal and Revalidation will be allocated to the post holder, and engagement with these processes will be a requirement of this post. The appointee will be given an office space and computer/laptop to facilitate all work and will be supported by the department's secretaries. About us Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Details Date posted 29 September 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 197-AA8644-A Job locations Lewisham Hospital Lewisham High Street London SE13 6LH United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities 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 co