Clinical Lead in Diabetes and Endocrinology

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK healthcare provider in Ashford is seeking a Clinical Lead to oversee all aspects of Diabetes and Endocrinology. The role involves collaboration with clinical leads to achieve operational performance and ensure quality standards. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in healthcare and a strong understanding of diabetes care. The position offers flexible working arrangements and support for professional development.

Benefits

Relocation support

Up to 32 days of annual leave

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience in healthcare.
• Understanding of diabetes and endocrinology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage collaboration with network and care group leads.
• Ensure operational performance and clinical quality.
• Support the delivery of strategic objectives and compliance.

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Lead will work closely with the Care Group and other clinical leads, taking 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 within the Trust's overall objectives and policies, and within objectives, targets, quality standards and financial controls, to support the achievement of the WHH care group level objectives.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form. We sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa for roles Band 5 and above.

We also offer relocation support where eligible, up to 32 days of annual leave, and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our improvement journey and medical education and research.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management in collaboration with the William Harvey Care Group and Network Leads, with shared responsibility for operational performance, clinical quality, safety and financial management of the service.
• Ensure a positive patient and staff experience, backed by a robust governance process for leading and continuously improving services.
• Lead all aspects of Diabetes and Endocrinology to support delivery of the clinical and operational elements of the Trust's strategy and the NHS Operating Framework.
• Work to ensure the service operates within the Trust's objectives, policies, targets, quality standards and financial controls, supporting care group objectives.

Additional information for applicants

• We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000–1,000,000 people.
• We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.
• We welcome flexible working arrangements and will discuss how to balance department expectations with individual needs.
• Disclosure and Barring checks are required for most posts; some roles require enhanced checks for working with children or vulnerable adults.
• We run online applications only. If you need assistance, contact our Resourcing Team.
• Our Trust is committed to a friendly, rewarding workplace and ongoing professional development through its CPD framework and research opportunities.