Consultant Diabetes - Scotlanf

Consultant in Diabetes
Job Title: Consultant in Diabetes
Location: Scotland
Contract Type: Locum
Salary: £100 - £110 per hour
Job Type: Full time
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday

We’re recruiting a Consultant in Diabetes to support our client in delivering safe, high‑quality diabetes services across both outpatient and inpatient settings. This role suits a locum consultant with at least six months recent NHS experience who can adapt quickly to NHS systems, pathways and multidisciplinary teams. You’ll play an active role in maintaining clinical excellence, supporting service delivery and contributing to the ongoing development of diabetes services.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver consultant‑led diabetes care across outpatient and inpatient services.
• Assess and manage patients with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and complex metabolic conditions.
• Support acute diabetes services and inpatient diabetes management.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including diabetes specialist nurses and allied health professionals.
• Contribute to diabetes service development and patient management pathways.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supervise and support junior doctors and clinical colleagues.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with GMC and organisational standards.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Minimum six months recent NHS experience.
• Experience delivering consultant‑level diabetes services within hospital or specialist settings.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Clinical interest in areas such as diabetes technology, continuous glucose monitoring or insulin pump management.
• Experience supporting integrated diabetes care across community and hospital services.
• Involvement in service redesign, pathway development or diabetes improvement programmes.
• Participation in medical education, mentoring or supervision of trainees.
• Contribution to clinical audit, research or quality improvement initiatives within diabetes services.

Benefits of Working with Medacs Healthcare

• Competitive pay with weekly payroll.
• Flexible working options.
• Dedicated Consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to CPD, re-validation support and training resources.
• Opportunities across public and private sector services.
• Referral bonuses and loyalty rewards.

About Medacs Healthcare

Medacs Healthcare has over 30 years' experience supporting consultants across the UK. We work in close partnership with diabetes specialists at every stage of their career, offering expert guidance, flexible opportunities and a recruitment experience built on trust, transparency and care.

How to Apply

Apply today to join Medacs Healthcare as a Consultant in Diabetes by completing the online Form below and uploading your up‑to‑date CV. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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