General Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the established Consultant team at Lymington New Forest Hospital as a Consultant in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine. This post has been created to strengthen and enhance the existing consultant workforce, supporting the delivery of high-quality inpatient and acute medical services within a modern community hospital setting.

The successful candidate will be employed by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and will provide consultant-led care for acute medical admissions, general medical inpatients, and patients requiring specialist diabetes support., Provide care for acute medical admissions and inpatients.

Support inpatient diabetes services.

Participate in the consultant on-call rota.

Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

Work within a multidisciplinary team.

Contribute to service development and improvement.

Participate in audit, governance, and quality initiatives.

Teach and support medical students and junior doctors.

Attend consultant, governance, and management meetings.

Complete administrative duties related to patient care.

Contribute to the management and development of services.

Applicants should hold CCT in Diabetes and Endocrinology and have substantial experience in General Medicine. A particular interest in endocrinology is desirable, with opportunities to support the future development of outpatient endocrinology services within the hospital.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.