Consultant in Integrated Diabetes Care & Weight Management

Consultant in Integrated Diabetes Care & Weight Management

The closing date is 15 February 2026

The Secondary Care Diabetes & Endocrinology service at Gloucestershire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (GHFT), overseen by Clinical Lead Dr Alison Evans, delivers inpatient and outpatient care across all Trust locations. There is a full multidisciplinary diabetes team operating from our two main sites, and secondary care clinics in local community hospitals, which is complemented by close collaboration with the Gloucester Health and Care Community Diabetes Service and the Specialist Weight Management Service.

This is a newly established role designed to advance Type 2 diabetes care within Gloucestershire's integrated diabetes service, with a focus on promoting inclusive, person-centered care for patients living with diabetes. The successful candidate will be expected to lead the county-wide integration of diabetes care, utilising a population health management framework to address health inequalities and standardise care provision for individuals living with diabetes, particularly those living with a higher BMI.

The Trust provides a comprehensive suite of diabetes services, including antenatal care, insulin pump/Hybrid Closed Loop (HCL) management, multidisciplinary foot clinics and joint renal clinic. Inpatient care is based at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital within a dedicated specialty ward shared with Vascular Surgery. Notably, GRH serves as the regional vascular surgery hub, extending its specialised surgical support to the Swindon area.

• Lead the ongoing integration of diabetes care.
• Providing training, education, and support to professionals across the system, leading on the promotion of weight inclusive care and addressing obesity stigma.
• Contribute to system wide pathway review and development.
• Conduct largely community-based outpatient clinics for adults with complex Type 2 diabetes, young type 2 clinics.
• Ensuring the best diabetes care for patients with a higher BMI.
• Provide structured clinical governance to the Community Diabetes Specialist Team.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) including Diabetes Specialist Nurses, Dietitians, Health Educators, Primary care Champion, and Podiatrists.
• Work with the Acute Diabetes and Endocrinology team at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
• Collaborative work with Specialist Weight Management Service to support patients living with obesity and to understand and promote weight management pathway in Gloucestershire.
• Engage with Integrated Locality Partnerships and Primary Care Networks to develop the service.
• Continue and develop MDT and mentored diabetes clinics focusing on education and obesity stigma within Primary Care Networks.
• Involvement in various specialised clinics and education programs for diabetes.
• Actively participate on audit and research.
• There is no inpatient, GIM or endocrine commitment or acute on call cover attached to this role.

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of innovative healthcare transformation in Gloucestershire. In this established position, you will be fully integrated with the acute trust team, serving as a vital leader in shaping and delivering system wide changes to diabetes and obesity care. As the post holder, you will have the unique chance to provide expert clinical leadership and consultancy, spearheading the development and implementation of integrated, community-based services for adults navigating diabetes and living with obesity.

Your impact will be far reaching, driving measurable improvements in patient outcomes and making a meaningful difference in reducing health inequalities across the population. You will inspire and empower multidisciplinary teams, championing evidence based, person centered care that not only reflects NHS priorities but also sets new standards of excellence in line with NICE guidance. If you are passionate about…