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University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Clinical fellow in Diabetes & Endocrinology Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Fixed term Duration: 12 Months Purpose for Fixed Term: Training Contract
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Fellow in Diabetes & Endocrinology to join our expanding tertiary service at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. This role is ideal for a motivated doctor with prior medical experience and an interest in diabetes and endocrinology who is keen to develop both clinical and service improvement skills in a highly supportive environment. You will join a forward‑thinking, collaborative multidisciplinary team recognised for delivering outstanding inpatient diabetes care and specialist endocrine services across a large regional population. This post offers a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings, while benefiting from no on‑call commitments and excellent CV‑building opportunities, including involvement in audit, quality improvement, teaching and research. You will gain exposure to specialist MDTs, innovative service models and a strong culture of education, mentorship and continuous improvement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will provide registrar‑level (ST3+) clinical support across inpatient and outpatient Diabetes & Endocrinology services, including participation in ward rounds, management of inpatient referrals, and attendance at general and specialist clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings, alongside opportunities to contribute to endocrine dynamic testing and tertiary subspecialty services. You will work closely within a well‑established multidisciplinary team to support high‑quality patient care, contribute to service development and integration, and take an active role in education and training of junior colleagues and wider clinical staff. In addition, you will be expected to engage in audit, quality improvement, teaching and research activities, supporting both personal professional development and delivery of excellence within the wider Diabetes & Endocrinology service.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
Person specification
Aptitudes and Skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Adaptability
- Flexibility, enthusiasm, probity
- Commitment to continuing personal development
Living the Trust Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Always Improving
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Working Together
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Medical training to degree level
- MRCP or equivalent
- At least 3 years medical experience since qualification
- NHS experience
Desirable
- Training courses
- Professional meetings attended
- Experience in Diabetes & Endocrinology
- Previous audit projects completed
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow in Diabetes & Endocrinology with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, South East, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Endocrinology and Diabetes role. The advertised salary is £67,325 - £76,582 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 13 Jul 2026.
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