Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, fixed term locum consultant in the Department of Endocrinology at the Barts Cancer Centre, initially for a period of 12 months. The postholder will be based at St Bartholomew's Hospital and will work with the endocrinology team in providing high quality care to endocrine and general medicine patients. The successful candidate will join an effective service during an exciting period of change and development. The service is currently moving to a new location with an expanded bed base and an opportunity to develop the Endocrine Centre of Excellence.

The Department of Endocrinology at St Bartholomew's provides secondary, tertiary and quaternary endocrine services to East London, The City, Inner and Outer NE London and many centres around and beyond the UK. The department has developed a high international reputation for its research, teaching and clinical activities and recently received two separate international centre of excellence awards. It employs a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating adult and paediatric clinical endocrinology, and basic science in biochemistry and molecular biology to facilitate the investigation and treatment of endocrine disorders throughout lifespan.

Main duties of the job

• To be an active member of the Endocrinology Department and to help deliver the departmental mission of excellence in clinical care and teaching.
• To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, efficient and high quality evidence-based Endocrinology service, with continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
• Leadership, development and organisation of the services in the charge of the post holder in line with the Trust/Divisional business plans. Liaison and communication with the Clinical Director for Endocrinology, the Divisional Director for Cancer Services, and the General Manager and Associate General Manager.

About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details
Date posted: 31 July 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: 259-MED8199949SBH
Job locations: St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London, EC1A 7BE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• To develop his/her own interests within the specialty, including active participation in research progammes.
• To contribute to the provision of comprehensive, efficient and high-quality care throughout the treatment and management pathway of endocrinology and general medicine patients.
• To undertake administrative duties associated with the care of patients in their charge and the running of their clinics or departments.
• To maintain up-to-date specialist knowledge and provide evidence based care for all patients.
• To attend multidisciplinary team meetings.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust
Address: St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London, EC1A 7BE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Director, Mona Waterhouse, waterhouse.mona@nhs.net