Overview

The Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Diabetes and Endocrinology Consultant to join the existing dynamic team of six consultants to continue provision of specialist inpatient and outpatient services to the local population. The post is based solely at the Great Western Hospital site in Swindon, with opportunities to work remotely. The post is on a 12 month fixed term contract (Locum Consultant in general Endocrinology and Diabetes). The post includes an 18-bed specialist and general medical ward, covered on a rota of 1 month in 4. GIM on call currently 1:16 weekdays and approx. 1:8 weekends.

Shortlisted candidates are encouraged to visit the Trust and meet senior staff; details will be shared following shortlisting. To discuss the role or arrange a visit, please contact the clinical lead Dr Auditi Naziat on a.naziat@nhs.net or via her secretary on 01793 605800.

Clinical duties

• Inpatient Diabetes in‑reaching service, outpatient clinics including a Hot Diabetes Clinic, general Diabetes and Endocrine clinics, Thyrotoxicosis clinic, and ward cover in a 4 monthly rota.
• There is an opportunity to work from home one day per week (except for ward cover and inpatient cross‑cover weeks).
• A dedicated time as a “virtual clinic” to review results for Endocrine or Diabetes patient investigations carried out during outpatient clinics or inpatient reviews or at MDT.
• The Department sees the full range of Endocrinology & Diabetes conditions and offers specialist clinics: Endocrinology - Thyrotoxicosis, Male Hypogonadism, Pituitary, Secondary Hypertension; Diabetes - Foot attack, Complex Type 2 Diabetes, Hot Diabetes, Atypical Diabetes, Antenatal Diabetes/Endocrinology and Preconception, Young adult Diabetes, Endocrine transition clinic; and Tier 3 Weight management MDT clinic.
• GPs advice & guidance via the Cinapsis electronic platform.
• Multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings locally (Endocrine MDT, Diabetes MDT, Diabetes Foot MDT) linked with Oxford MDTs (adrenal, pituitary, and general endocrinology).
• Collaboration with the Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism (OCDEM) as the tertiary centre for referrals and opinions.

STAR values and university / teaching

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:

• Service: We will put our patients first
• Teamwork: We will work together
• Ambition: We will aspire to provide the best service
• Respect: We will act with integrity

Department and site context

The GWH is a large, busy, modern district general hospital situated on a green field site near junction 15 of the M4. The Diabetes and Endocrine Department serves approximately 330,000 people in Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and Berkshire. The Centre serves as a clinical base for Kings College London, Bristol, and Oxford Universities with potential teaching/supervising via the Undergraduate Academy.

Management and leadership responsibilities

• To support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Division Management Team.
• To contribute to leadership and development of Services under the direction of the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director, in line with the Trust’s business plans.
• Ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Division; support the Divisional Director to achieve objectives.
• Work with colleagues in other Divisions within the Trust.
• Assist in cost‑effective utilisation of resources within budgets.
• Work within the Trust’s Clinical Governance framework; develop clinical policies and adhere to standing orders and financial procedures.
• Undertake direct supervision of junior colleagues and participate in teaching programmes.
• Undertake investigations and report writing for incidents; participate in clinical risk management.
• Appointed candidates will embody the STAR values and apply NHS Constitution principles to guide decisions.

Additional information

All staff in each Division are managerially accountable through their Lead Clinician to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Division. Consultants are key members of the Division and are accountable for leading changes to improve the patient experience.

Please find attached a full job description and person specification.

This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025.