Job overview
We are currently advertising via NHS Jobs for a 10PA Consultant role in Diabetes and Endocrinology. For the right candidate there will be an opportunity to also interview for the Clinical Lead role.
Working 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.
Main duties of the job
The 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.
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*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. *
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This advert is for Clinical Lead in Diabetes and Endocrinology with East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Canterbury, South East, England. It is listed as a Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Pro rata, Per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 36 months (.). The application deadline is 14 Jun 2026.
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