Locum Consultant in Endocrinology/General Internal Medicine

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A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant in Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This post is available to start from as soon as possible until 31 March 2027.

The successful candidate will play a significant role in the delivery of our nationally and internationally recognised thyroid service and the appointee will have the opportunity to contribute to other areas of endocrine practice including outpatient and inpatient endocrine practice. The appointee will be expected to contribute to in-patient duties, which includes some general medical patients, but not to the general medical on-call rota.

Applications are sought for one full-time Locum Consultant post in Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We anticipate moving forward with a permanent full-time appointment in the near future.

You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Diabetes and Endocrinology with General Internal Medicine (or equivalent) or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

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

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

 

As part of our commitment to supporting the medical workforce in the part they play in delivering an excellent caring service to patients, all newly appointed Consultants attend our five-day Consultant Development programme within a year of joining the Trust. Leadership is a key requirement of doctors’ professional work, and this innovative programme is designed to support Consultants to hone the leadership and management skills they need to succeed at CUH.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

This advert closes on Friday 13 Nov 2026