NHS Scotland
Consultant Physician with an Interest in Diabetes and Endocrinology
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About the Role
We are seeking applications from enthusiastic and innovative individuals keen to join our existing team of Consultant Physicians in University Hospital Wishaw (UHW). This is a replacement post. The successful candidate will join the 3 existing Consultants and one specialty doctor in diabetes and endocrinology, providing a comprehensive diabetes and endocrinology service.
Job Details
The job is offered as a full-time post on a 10 PA basis but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time. EPA’s may be available for both part-time and full-time positions.
The DCC PA’s will consist of diabetes and endocrinology clinics, acute medical receiving, and in-patient care. The successful applicant, as well as developing research or education interests, will be encouraged and supported to develop specialty/sub-specialty interests to complement the existing diabetes and endocrinology specialist services.
Department Support
The diabetes and endocrinology department is supported by 2.6 WTE diabetes specialist nurses (on the Wishaw site), diabetes dietitians, specialist podiatrists, and 2 endocrine nurse specialists who work across the three Lanarkshire hospitals.
We have recently expanded our non-medical workforce by employing and training an extended scope (band 80) nurse practitioner in diabetes. We have close links with an excellent team of community diabetes nurse specialists who also run formal clinics where they prescribe and/or advise primary care on prescribing.
Multi-Disciplinary Team Services
The Diabetes and Endocrinology team work closely with our colleagues across the three Lanarkshire sites and have established MDT services which are supported by enthusiastic colleagues in other specialties. These include:
- Diabetes technology MDT’s
- Endocrinology MDT supported by the biochemistry department
- Weekly diabetic foot MDT with input from infectious diseases/OPAT, vascular surgeons and technicians, orthopaedics, podiatry, and orthotics
- Gastroparesis MDT with gastroenterology, dietetic, and upper GI surgical colleagues
In addition, we refer patients into and attend regional adrenal and pituitary MDT meetings.
Clinics and Services
We provide general endocrinology clinics with planned investigations supported by our endocrine nurse specialists and medical day bed unit. There are diabetes subspecialty clinics including:
- Young adult diabetes
- Diabetes transition (in collaboration with paediatric colleagues)
- Diabetic foot
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Insulin pump/technology
Wishaw is the Lanarkshire centre for the diabetes obstetric service with two outpatient diabetes-obstetric clinics per week.
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Educational Affiliations
The hospital has close affiliations with the Universities of Glasgow, Strathclyde, Edinburgh, Dundee, and with the University of West of Scotland. The medical department is committed to undergraduate medical training and postgraduate training of Foundation Doctors, Core and Higher Specialist medical trainees, GP Trainees, and Acute Care Common Stem trainees. There is an active post-graduate medical education programme run at UHW throughout the academic year.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will have a commitment to the acute medical receiving rota (approximately 1 in 20). They will also have a commitment to in-patient care supporting the current team of consultants, specialty, and trainee doctors on the diabetes and endocrinology ward.
Location
Wishaw is a medium-sized town situated in the centre of Lanarkshire. It has excellent transport links and is only 30 minutes travelling time from Glasgow with access to excellent shops and first-class theatres, visitor attractions, and sporting facilities. Edinburgh is also within easy travelling distance. Both cities have international airports and a host of leisure activities. Wishaw is only 10 minutes from the picturesque Clyde Valley where there are amazing opportunities for those with an interest in outdoor pursuits. There are options for housing in the city, town, or countryside. Employment by NHS Lanarkshire gives discounted access to a wide range of sporting facilities.
SPA Time
Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non-DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education, Research & Development, acting as an Appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate’s professional and service requirements.
Honorary Status
The University of Glasgow enjoys close links with NHS Lanarkshire, and our medical students benefit greatly from the excellent educational opportunities provided by the board in both primary and secondary care. Those who are or who will be involved in teaching our students, or in any other activity which involves a contribution to teaching, research, or scholarship within the University are eligible for honorary status at the University of Glasgow.
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Honorary Status Role Holders are entitled to numerous benefits including a University of Glasgow ID card, use of the Library and other facilities, and a University IT account as required for their role. They have access to all courses run by the IT Services on the same basis as members of staff and are also permitted an educational discount when PC equipment is purchased through the IT Services.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Dr. B Adler, Clinical Director on 01698 361100 or Dr. D Hill, Lead Clinician for Diabetes and Endocrinology on 01698 366063.
Application Queries
For any application queries, please email at Medical.dentalconsultant@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.
Interview Date
Interview Date: 12th August 2026
Additional Information
Please follow the link below should you wish any further information on NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment | NHS Lanarkshire (scot.nhs.uk)
Click here to view: NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment Pack - Consultant Physician with an Interest in Diabetes and Endocrinology
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‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop, and succeed based on skill, knowledge, and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parent’s/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’
Legal Obligation
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points-based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the EEA can work in the UK at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.
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