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Job requirements
Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Clinical management of diabetes patients
- Experience
Experience in prevention and management of remission in diabetes
- Experience
Experience in general and/or acute medicine
- Experience
Evidence of successful interface between secondary and primary care
- Skills & Knowledge
IT basic computer literacy
- Skills & Knowledge
Good record keeping
- Skills & Knowledge
Ability to work under pressure and manage demanding workload.
- Skills & Knowledge
Commitment to patient confidentiality, adhere to confidentiality requirements.
- Skills & Knowledge
Aware of needs of patients, relatives and carers.
- Skills & Knowledge
Ability to handle change and unexpected urgent requirements
- Education/Qualification
Education/Qualification: MBBS (or equivalent)
- Education/Qualification
Full registration with GMC
- Education/Qualification
Entry on GMC GP Register
- Education/Qualification
Inclusion on a NHS performers list
- Education/Qualification
Successful completion of a recognised post-graduate qualification in diabetes care
- Education/Qualification
Current BLS certificate
- Education/Qualification
Current Hep B immunity certificate
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Management Responsibility and Leadership experience
- Key Attributes
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, patients, and external stakeholders
- Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of community support services and interest in maintaining patients in the community through the biopsychosocial model.
- Education/Qualification
Higher degree (MSc, MD, or PhD) or equivalent
- Education/Qualification
Fellowship of a relevant Royal College
Job overview
Brent and Harrow Community Diabetes Services
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced GP with Special Interest (GPwSI) in Diabetes to join the Brent and Harrow Community Diabetes Services. The post will support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred diabetes care within the community, working closely with primary care, community and specialist diabetes teams.
The successful candidate will provide specialist clinical assessment and management for people living with diabetes, with a particular focus on complex or poorly controlled diabetes and supporting the optimisation of treatment. The role will also contribute to multidisciplinary working, clinical advice and education for primary care colleagues, and the development of integrated diabetes pathways across Brent and Harrow.
This is an excellent opportunity for a GP with a strong interest in diabetes to develop their specialist skills while contributing to improving outcomes and reducing health inequalities for people living with diabetes across the local community.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will provide specialist clinical advice, guidance and support to colleagues and patients, ensuring high standards of diabetes care. The role will focus on improving patient outcomes, reducing avoidable emergency hospital admissions, promoting effective self-management and enhancing the quality of life of patients with complex diabetes needs.
Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary community team, the postholder will support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based diabetes management, treatment and education for patients receiving care across Brent and Harrow Diabetes Services.
The postholder will also provide clinical guidance and support to nursing and Allied Health Professional (AHP) colleagues, working under the supervision of the Community Consultant Diabetologist.
In addition, they will actively contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, supporting coordinated care planning, effective clinical decision-making and continuous service improvement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for General Practitioner with Specialist Interest - Diabetes with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a General practitioner Medical doctor General Practitioner role. The advertised salary is £78,699 - £118,759 PA Pro Rota inclusive London Allowance. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Oct 2026.
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