Medicine Consultant Diabetes & EndocrinologyNHS

Job summary

Medicine Consultant Diabetes & Endocrinology

Weekend Insourcing Opportunities

Location: Derbyshire

Commitment: Flexible Weekend Sessions

Rate: Competitive

We are currently seeking experienced Medicine Consultants specialising in Diabetes & Endocrinology to support weekend insourcing services in Derbyshire, helping to reduce NHS waiting lists and improve timely access to specialist care.

This is an excellent opportunity for consultants looking to complement their existing practice with flexible weekend work in a well-organised, clinically supported and patient-focused environment.

Main duties of the job

The Opportunity

Consultants will deliver scheduled outpatient activity, including:

• New patient outpatient appointments
• Assessment and management of patients from NHS waiting lists
• Review and interpretation of diagnostic investigations and clinical findings
• Development of appropriate treatment and follow-up plans in line with Trust pathways

You will work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, with dedicated support from specialty nurses and HCAs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients safely and effectively
• Interpret clinical findings and diagnostic investigations
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary setting
• Provide clinical leadership and, where appropriate, supervision to junior colleagues
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Ensure clear treatment and follow-up plans are documented in accordance with Trust pathways and clinical standards

Job description

Medicine Consultant Diabetes & Endocrinology

Weekend Insourcing Opportunities

Location: Derbyshire

Commitment: Flexible Weekend Sessions

Rate: Competitive

We are currently seeking experienced Medicine Consultants specialising in Diabetes & Endocrinology to support weekend insourcing services in Derbyshire, helping to reduce NHS waiting lists and improve timely access to specialist care.

This is an excellent opportunity for consultants looking to complement their existing practice with flexible weekend work in a well-organised, clinically supported and patient-focused environment.

The Opportunity

Consultants will deliver scheduled outpatient activity, including:

• New patient outpatient appointments
• Assessment and management of patients from NHS waiting lists
• Review and interpretation of diagnostic investigations and clinical findings
• Development of appropriate treatment and follow-up plans in line with Trust pathways

You will work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, with dedicated support from specialty nurses and HCAs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients safely and effectively
• Interpret clinical findings and diagnostic investigations
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary setting
• Provide clinical leadership and, where appropriate, supervision to junior colleagues
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Ensure clear treatment and follow-up plans are documented in accordance with Trust pathways and clinical standards

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Full GMC registration with Specialist Register accreditation in Endocrinology & Diabetes Mellitus
• A current Licence to Practise
• Demonstrable experience working at Consultant level in Diabetes & Endocrinology within the NHS
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and make safe, effective clinical decisions

Why Join Us?

• Flexible weekend sessions to complement your existing commitments
• Competitive rates reflecting your specialist expertise
• Well-organised and clinically supported working environment
• Dedicated support from experienced specialty nurses and HCAs
• Collaborative working with experienced multidisciplinary teams
• Efficient, patient-centred service delivery
• The opportunity to make a direct and meaningful contribution to reducing NHS waiting times

Interested?

Get in touch to discuss current weekend availability, session requirements and upcoming opportunities in Derbyshire.

About us

Founded over 15 years ago by Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Conal Perrett, 18 Week Support was built on strong clinical values and a genuine commitment to patient-centred care. From the beginning, our focus has been on doing the right thing for patients, clinicians and the NHS. Today, we are proud to be one of the UKs leading provider of clinical insourcing services, supporting NHS Trusts, Integrated Care Systems and Health Boards across the country.

Our mission is rooted in care, quality and impact: to reduce waiting lists and ensure patients receive timely, high-quality treatment. We work in true partnership with the NHS, delivering elective medical and surgical services across acute and community settings, guided by clinical leadership and a shared sense of responsibility for patient outcomes.

As healthcare evolves, our values remain constant. We continue to innovate, develop new models of care and deliver super clinics, always driven by clinical excellence collaboration and compassion. Together, we are improving outcomes for patients, supporting healthcare teams, and strengthening the systems that care for communities nationwide.