Mike Edmonds Diabetic Foot Clinical Fellowship

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a leading healthcare institution for a Clinical Fellow in Diabetes and Diabetic Foot Medicine. This role offers a chance to work with a world-class team, focusing on patient care and innovative research. You will lead outpatient and inpatient activities, engage in multidisciplinary meetings, and contribute to quality improvement and clinical research. The fellowship is designed for those eager to make a significant impact in diabetes care, while also benefiting from continuous professional development in a supportive environment. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to sustainable healthcare and patient-centered practices.

Qualifications

• Significant hospital service experience at ST1-2 level or higher.
• Full registration with the GMC.

Responsibilities

• Lead outpatient clinics and inpatient care for diabetic foot complications.
• Conduct multidisciplinary meetings and ward rounds.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Team Working

Diabetes Management

Education

Medical Degree

MRCP (PACES) or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for the Mike Edmonds Diabetic Foot Clinical Fellowship (ST3+) in Diabetes and Diabetic Foot Medicine for 12 months, based at the Mike Edmonds Foot Unit at King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill. You will join a world-class team of multidisciplinary specialists in diabetic foot.

This fellowship is part of the King's Diabetes Fellowships scheme, which includes the Mike Edmonds Diabetic Foot Clinical Fellowship and the Stephanie Amiel Diabetes Care Transformation Fellowship.

Main duties of the job

King's Diabetic Foot Clinic was opened in May 1981. It has since expanded from caring for 300 patients per year to 3,000. The unit has dedicated diabetic foot beds on Oliver Ward for elective and emergency inpatient diabetic foot work. The new fellow is expected to lead outpatient and inpatient activities, including clinics, multidisciplinary meetings, and ward rounds. There are opportunities for continuous professional development, quality improvement, audit, and clinical research projects with the team and collaborators.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest teaching Trusts, with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts annually, and over 15,000 staff across South East London. Our strategy, 'Strong Roots, Global Reach,' aims to be bold, with outstanding care, leadership in research, innovation, education, diversity, and inclusion. We focus on person-centred, digitally-enabled, and sustainable healthcare, striving to elevate our services.

We are at a pivotal moment and seek individuals eager to join a highly professional team and make a lasting impact on our patients and staff.

King's is committed to delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan, with net zero carbon targets set for 2040 (NHS Carbon Footprint) and 2045 (NHS Carbon Footprint Plus). We encourage staff to contribute responsibly to reduce waste, emissions, and pollution.

Job details:

• Posted on: 05 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Doctor - other
• Salary: £61,825/year plus London Zone £2,162
• Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 213-CAY-7147111
• Location: King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS

Job description and responsibilities

The department primarily conducts outpatient activities but also manages diabetic foot complications with inpatient beds. Responsibilities include leading outpatient clinics, inpatient care, multidisciplinary meetings, and ward rounds. The department offers various clinics, including new patient, follow-up, nurse screening, annual reviews, antenatal, complication clinics, pediatric, adolescent, and patient education programs like DAFNE. The team manages over 200 insulin pump users and has a strong focus on intensive management of type 1 diabetes, particularly hypoglycemia. The department is actively involved in research on hypoglycemia, brain metabolism, diabetic foot management, and cardiovascular disease, alongside ongoing audits on diabetic emergencies and pregnancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training (Essential):

• Medical Degree
• Significant hospital service experience at ST1-2 level or higher

Desirable:

• Experience in diabetes
• MRCP (PACES) or equivalent

Audit experience (Desirable):

• Experience with audit or quality improvement

Academic achievements (Desirable):

• Distinctions or prizes during undergraduate training
• Research and publications

Interpersonal skills (Essential):

• Organisation, communication, and team working skills

Other requirements (Essential):

• Full registration (or eligibility) with the GMC

Additional requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975; a DBS check is required. Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome; further info available on the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must have UK professional registration; see NHS Careers for details.