University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Clinical fellow in Diabetes & Endocrinology
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: 12 Months
Purpose for Fixed Term: Training Contract
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Fellow in Diabetes & Endocrinology to join our expanding tertiary service at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. This role is ideal for a motivated doctor with prior medical experience and an interest in diabetes and endocrinology who is keen to develop both clinical and service improvement skills in a highly supportive environment. You will join a forward‑thinking, collaborative multidisciplinary team recognised for delivering outstanding inpatient diabetes care and specialist endocrine services across a large regional population. This post offers a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings, while benefiting from no on‑call commitments and excellent CV‑building opportunities, including involvement in audit, quality improvement, teaching and research. You will gain exposure to specialist MDTs, innovative service models and a strong culture of education, mentorship and continuous improvement.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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You will provide registrar‑level (ST3+) clinical support across inpatient and outpatient Diabetes & Endocrinology services, including participation in ward rounds, management of inpatient referrals, and attendance at general and specialist clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings, alongside opportunities to contribute to endocrine dynamic testing and tertiary subspecialty services. You will work closely within a well‑established multidisciplinary team to support high‑quality patient care, contribute to service development and integration, and take an active role in education and training of junior colleagues and wider clinical staff. In addition, you will be expected to engage in audit, quality improvement, teaching and research activities, supporting both personal professional development and delivery of excellence within the wider Diabetes & Endocrinology service.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.
Grades for Trust appointed fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;
- Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
- Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
- A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)
Proposed interview date: TBC
This vacancy closes on or before 13th July 2026
