Diabetes Technical Fellowship
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicester, LE5 4PW
Salary
£67,325 to £76,582
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
12 month Fixed Term Post. [Jan 2027 - Dec 2027] Applications are invited for a full-time Clinical Fellowship in Diabetes Technology at the Leicester D...
We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious trainee ( ST5 or senior) or someone who has recently finished their specialist training and wants to enhance their clinical and academic portfolio in diabetes and technology. Prior research or technology experience is not essential.The role would involve between 3-5 clinics / week focussed on delivery of hybrid closed loop therapy and management of complex type 1 and type 2 diabetes under the supervision of Professor Pratik Choudhary and Professor Dame Melanie Davies. You will be responsible for running the complex T1D MDT and the pump MDT providing excellent opportunities to develop expertise in complex type 1 diabetes as well as leadership skills.
You would also be responsible for supporting the wide and varied clinical trial portfolio within the team that includes trials with new technologies and therapies. The candidate will be expected to undertake a quality improvement project and get involved in local or national service delivery and previous post-holders have been able to generate multiple abstracts and papers. There will also be opportunities to to complete parts of their diabetes / endocrine / general medical portfolio which can count towards CCT.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, 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.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https: //www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- GMC registration
- Eligible to reside and work in the UK
- Training in diabetes and endocrinology and some experience of using diabetes technology
Desirable
- Close to completion of training in diabetes and endocrinology or recently completed training
- Higher degree (research)
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to review and analyse data
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- .Good communication skills with both patients and staff
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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