Consultant Physician in Acute and General Medicine with sub-specialty interest in Diabetes and Endocrinology

Overview

In this role you will provide consultant-level care within Acute and General Medicine while contributing to the Diabetes and Endocrinology service. You will work as part of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh team to deliver high-quality patient care and support service delivery across NHS Lothian sites. The post emphasizes medical leadership, governance, and collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues. A meaningful aspect of the position is shaping acute medical care and endocrine service delivery within a major hospital setting. This is a permanent, full-time role with the potential for part-time arrangements, offering a clear impact on patient outcomes and service performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level clinical care in acute and general medicine
• contribute to the Diabetes and Endocrinology service
• participate in service delivery, governance, and multidisciplinary collaboration
• support training, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
• respond to clinical leadership and service development needs
• work in a high-volume hospital environment across NHS Lothian sites

Key requirements

• GMC Registration and licence to practise
• eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register
• evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or within 6 months of entry (UK-trained) or equivalent for non-UK applicants
• Portfolio Pathway (CESR) route applicants eligible only for substantive post after award
• ability to work in Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and other NHS Lothian sites

• Acute medicine expertise
• Diabetes and Endocrinology clinical experience

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