University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Higher Clinical Fellow in Diabetes & Endocrinology

The closing date is 29 March 2026

Job summary

YOU MUST HAVE MEMBERSHIP OF ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS (MRCP) TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY

You will not be shortlisted if you do not meet the minimum criteria so please do not apply without full MRCPexams as your application will be declined - fraudulent applications may be escalated.

The ideal post holder will also have NHS experience in the UK.

Please see attached job description and personal spec.

Diabetes & Endocrinology are looking for a Higher Clinical Fellow ST4+ Registrar Doctor to join the department. The post includes working the oncall general medicine rota at LRI and LGH hospitals.

Our diabetes care service is delivered in close partnership with local GPs to ensure patients across Leicestershire receive high-quality, consistent care. Following screening by their GP, patients are referred to our specialist diabetes centres and added to a central diabetes register to support ongoing monitoring and care.

Our expert multidisciplinary team includes consultant diabetologists, diabetes specialist nurses, dietitians, podiatrists, psychologists, and clinic support staff.

We offer a comprehensive range of services through our dedicated diabetes clinics. This includes retinopathy screening to detect early signs of diabetes-related eye damage, and a specialist diabetic foot clinic. The foot clinic features a multidisciplinary team, including an orthotist who designs and fits bespoke footwear for patients with diabetes-related foot ulcers.

Main duties of the job

Undertake general, specialist and sub-specialist Endocrinology and Diabetes clinics under consultant supervision.

Work with the Endocrine and Diabetes Specialist Nurses and Ancillary staff to ensure the effective running of the Kieffer-Howlett Investigations Unit and Diabetes In-Reach services.

Become involved with Audit, Quality Improvement and Research taking place in the Departments.

Contribute towards the Thyroid Shared Care Scheme.

Endocrinology in-reach for in-patients across the 3 main UHL sites, mainly at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.

Virtual advice and guidance support for General Practice.

Co-ordinate specialist MDT meetings across Endocrinology and Diabetes.

Teaching and training for post-graduate doctors, allied health care professionals and students.

Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary meetings.

Participate in out-of-hours General Internal Medical on-calls covering the admissions wards, Emergency Department in-reach and the medical wards at the Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital on a rotational on-call basis.

Co-operate with members of the personnel department when monitoring hours of work and other personnel issues.

Attend induction in each hospital or new department.

About us

Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

high-quality care for all,
being a great place to work,
partnerships for impact, and
research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

we are compassionate,
we are proud,
we are inclusive, and
we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Date posted

16 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year P/a

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-7751762-ESM

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure a safe and high standard of care of all patients.

Undertake general and sub-specialist clinics under consultant supervision.

Supervise specialist dynamic endocrine tests at our dedicated Kieffer-Howlett Investigations Unit.

Become actively involved with research and quality improvement.

Provide Endocrinology and Diabetes in-reach for patients admitted to any of UHLs 3 main sites.

Advice and guidance for primary care.

Teach medical students / trainee doctors as required.

Work positively with the JDA & management teams to ensure safe service delivery and roster compliance.

See attached Job Description Documents

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure a safe and high standard of care of all patients.

Undertake general and sub-specialist clinics under consultant supervision.

Supervise specialist dynamic endocrine tests at our dedicated Kieffer-Howlett Investigations Unit.

Become actively involved with research and quality improvement.

Provide Endocrinology and Diabetes in-reach for patients admitted to any of UHLs 3 main sites.

Advice and guidance for primary care.

Teach medical students / trainee doctors as required.

Work positively with the JDA & management teams to ensure safe service delivery and roster compliance.

See attached Job Description Documents

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GMC Registered with a License to Practise
MRCP full membership
MBBS/medical degree
Advanced Life Support (ALS) Resusitation Qualification

Desirable

PG Cert / Post Graduate Teaching Qualification
Research qualification

Skills & Experience

Essential

Clinical Experience within the NHS secondary care, greater than one year
Competence in SPR Level Medical Procedures (Ie LPs, chest drains, NIV, arterial lines)
Competence in managingmedical inpatients and emergencies

Desirable

Evidence of continuous professional development
Worked as medical SPR or IM3 in the NHS

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

Ability to effectively manage patients clinically and make decisions and management plans

Desirable

QIP & Audit experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GMC Registered with a License to Practise
MRCP full membership
MBBS/medical degree
Advanced Life Support (ALS) Resusitation Qualification

Desirable

PG Cert / Post Graduate Teaching Qualification
Research qualification

Skills & Experience

Essential

Clinical Experience within the NHS secondary care, greater than one year
Competence in SPR Level Medical Procedures (Ie LPs, chest drains, NIV, arterial lines)
Competence in managingmedical inpatients and emergencies

Desirable

Evidence of continuous professional development
Worked as medical SPR or IM3 in the NHS

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

Ability to effectively manage patients clinically and make decisions and management plans

Desirable

QIP & Audit experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)