Overview
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.
Responsibilities
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.
Details
Date 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 Specification
Qualifications 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
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service may be required. Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.
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