# Clinical Lead in Diabetes and Endocrinology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-lead-in-diabetes-and-endocrinology/e3fbac1c-609a-434f-a7e1-9df4255fdb29 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-lead-in-diabetes-and-endocrinology/e3fbac1c-609a-434f-a7e1-9df4255fdb29.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Canterbury - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 Pro rata, Per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 36 months (.) - **Employment type:** Part time, Flexible working, 0.1 sessions per week (1 APA to be added to current job plan) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T09:42:35.308Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Kent/Ashford/East_Kent_Hospitals_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Clinical_Lead_Diabetes_Endocrinology/Clinical_Lead_Diabetes_Endocrinology-v7696010 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7696010?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. *Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. * ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## 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. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. *Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. * ## Person Specification ### 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 **Desirable** - Thorough knowledge of the structure, functions, culture and values of the National Health Service and its inter relationship with other agencies ### 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 ### Qualifications and training **Essential** - MRCP - Full GMC Registration - CCT Specialist Registration **Desirable** - Specialty Specific qualifications - Enhanced Appraisal Training ## Documents - [application pack (pdf, 983.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10142146) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 267.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10348018) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.