Clinical Lead in Diabetes and Endocrinology

OverviewWorking closely with the Care Group and other clinical leads, the post holder takes the Lead for all aspects of Diabetes and Endocrinology to support the delivery of the clinical and operational aspects of the Trust''s strategy and the NHS Operating Framework. As the Clinical Lead for the service the post holder will be jointly responsible for ensuring that the service operates fully within the overall objectives and policies of the Trust and within objectives, targets, quality standards and financial controls, and to support the achievement of the WHH care group level objectives.

ResponsibilitiesThe clinical lead will work together with the William Harvey Care Group and their Network Leads in providing leadership and management, and will have shared responsibility for the operational performance, clinical quality, safety and financial management of the service. They will be responsible for ensuring a positive patient and staff experience, backed up by a robust governance process for leading and continuously improving services.

DetailsDate posted: 04 September 2025. Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff. Grade: Consultant. Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year (Pro rata where applicable). Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working. Reference number: 344-2633CONWHH-L. Job locations: William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, TN24 0LZ.

Person SpecificationQualifications and training – Essential

MRCP

Full GMC Registration

CCT Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date

Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical School

Desirable

Specialty Specific qualifications

Enhanced Appraisal Training

Skills and experience – Essential

Experience in Endocrinology, diabetes and general medicine

Highly effective leadership skills Interpersonal and influencing skills

Clinical leadership experience in Acute NHS Trust

Clinical governance – Essential

Extensive knowledge of clinical audit

Research and Development and Evidence based practice

Commitment to implementation and strengthening of clinical governance

Complaint management

RCA, Sis, SJR

Personal/professional attributes – Essential

Upholds and models the Trust values

Insight into strengths and weaknesses

Ability to make things happen and to deliver on the most challenging of issues

Environmental and political awareness

Other requirements – Essential

Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sites.

Inspires others and leads by example

Other important statements

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